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Practical advice for hosting in Dubai, covering household chefs, event catering, menus and the details to confirm before you book.

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Private Chef Guides

Hiring a private chef in Dubai: what it costs, how vetting and booking work, and how a chef at home compares to dining out.

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Nurseries, Schools & Canteens

Institutional catering in Dubai: nursery meals, school-food rules, canteens and what a documented kitchen has to show you.

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Corporate & Team Catering

Corporate catering in Dubai: office lunches, team dinners and galas, drop-off against full service, and the format that fits each.

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Weddings, Parties & Celebrations

Menus, budgets and formats for weddings, birthdays, New Year and dinner parties in Dubai, with the planning detail behind each.

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Ramadan & Seasonal Dining

Hosting through Ramadan and the Dubai seasonal calendar: iftar and suhoor menus, timing, guest numbers and what books out early.

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Outdoor & Destination Dining

Dining beyond the villa in Dubai: desert dinners, yacht spreads and beach setups, and what changes once the kitchen is not fixed.

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Menus, Brunch & Dietary

Planning a Dubai menu that fits everyone: brunch, plant-based, halal and allergy-aware, and how to brief a chef on all of it.

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Insights for Dubai Hosts

Household tasting meal with roast chicken, lentil salad and citrus dessert

Planning guides|8 October 2026

What details should you send in a household chef enquiry?

Use this household chef enquiry details checklist to brief a chef clearly. Cover schedules, dietary needs, kitchen access and responsibilities before booking.

Prepared household meals beside fresh vegetables and a planning notebook

Planning guides|8 October 2026

How should a villa concierge coordinate recurring chef visits?

Use a villa concierge recurring chef visit checklist to agree menus, access, shopping and handovers. Keep Dubai household cooking clear from one visit to the next.

A prepared selection of meals for an office catering service

Planning guides|7 October 2026

School event catering briefs: access, timing and dietary needs

Build a school event catering brief Dubai caterers can assess. Plan campus access, serving times, dietary needs and staffing before comparing event proposals.

Planning guides|7 October 2026

How do you review your first month with a household chef?

Use a first month household chef review checklist to assess meals, portions, timing and kitchen handover, then agree clear changes for your next weekly plan.

Finger food and fruit arranged on a shaded yacht dining table

Planning guides|7 October 2026

What galley details does a yacht chef need before boarding?

Use this yacht chef galley briefing checklist to confirm equipment, refrigeration, boarding and service roles before agreeing your Dubai yacht catering menu.

Sandwiches, salads and fruit arranged for a boardroom lunch

Guides|6 October 2026

Co-working event catering: delivery and shared-space checklist

Build a coworking event catering brief Dubai suppliers can act on. Define delivery access, dietary needs, staffing and clearing before confirming your event.

Portioned meals, vegetables and a weekly planning notebook

Guides|6 October 2026

Meal prep for busy executives: how to plan the cooking week

Write an executive household meal prep brief around your diary, not just dishes. Plan portions, dietary needs, kitchen access and cooking duties clearly.

A chef portioning cooked chicken and vegetables in a kitchen

Guides|6 October 2026

Cooking for older adults: what should a chef brief cover?

A household chef older adults meal brief starts with preferences and clear responsibilities. Plan menus, dietary instructions, serving and kitchen handovers.

Salads, fruit and bite-sized savoury food on a corporate reception table

Guides|3 October 2026

Embassy event catering: access and service briefing checklist

Build an embassy event catering brief Dubai teams can act on. Confirm access, dietary needs, staffing and clearance before approving the menu and service plan.

A chef preparing a meal in a domestic kitchen

Guides|3 October 2026

Meal support for new parents: a household chef brief

Build a household chef new parents meal brief that puts meal coverage first. Define portions, dietary needs, kitchen access and handover for easier meals.

Shared meals arranged at a workplace catering station

Guides|3 October 2026

Film production catering: shifts, access and meal brief

Build a film production catering brief Dubai crews can use. Match meals to shifts, compare service formats and confirm access, dietary needs and responsibilities.

A chef and client discussing a written menu at the kitchen table

Guides|2 October 2026

myCHEF vs Chef Maison: which is better in 2026

myCHEF vs Chef Maison compared for 2026: vetting, menu design, pricing model, events and the questions to ask before you book a private chef in Dubai.

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From the food and live stations to the tables ready for guests. Explore a selection from our previous work, then find the details you would like for your own occasion.

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