Birthday Catering
Intimate dinners through milestone celebrations. Custom menus, cake and service sized to the guest list.
Birthday catering in DubaimyCHEF · Thoughtful food, considered service
Event Catering Dubai for Weddings and Parties
Event catering Dubai for weddings, birthdays, private parties and company celebrations. Plan passed canapés, a buffet or a plated dinner with chefs and service staff matched to your guest count and venue. Looking for a private chef for events? We agree the menu, cooking space, service hours and clear-down in one written proposal.
Booking Protection
Vetted Chefs, Scored Every Visit
Halal-First Kitchen Standards
Typical 15-Min Reply (business hours)
Also in this silo
Start with the occasion you are hosting below. If you are comparing catering services in Dubai, see our food delivery and staffed catering options with starting prices and what is included. For regular cooking in your own kitchen, see how to book a private chef in Dubai. A one-off chef-led dinner, tasting or desert dinner belongs on private dining. Christmas, Diwali, Ramadan and National Day sit on festive catering Dubai; a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day table cooked at home has its own page, Christmas dinner catering. Private event catering in Dubai here is one brief for that night: food, chefs and service sized to the room you already have.
Feeding the team behind the event? Our production and crew catering follows call times and meal breaks for working crews.
WHAT ARE YOU HOSTING?
Catering for the occasion you want to celebrate
Explore the occasion you are planning, from weddings and birthdays to corporate receptions, villa dinners and yacht celebrations.
Wedding Catering
Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and next-day brunches, with menu planning, tastings and service coordinated around your celebration.
Wedding catering in DubaiVilla Party Catering
Catering planned around your villa kitchen, outdoor space and access arrangements.
Villa party catering in DubaiCorporate Events
Product launches, client entertaining and team celebrations, with catering planned around your event schedule.
Corporate event catering in DubaiYacht Event Catering
Canapés, BBQ or plated service planned around loading, storage and galley limits.
Yacht event catering in DubaiCocktail Receptions
Passed canapés, standing food and bar service for networking and arrivals.
Cocktail reception catering in Dubai- Engagement party cateringEngagement party catering in Dubai
- Private party cateringPrivate party catering in Dubai
- Baby shower cateringBaby shower catering in Dubai
- Festive cateringFestive catering in Dubai
- Desert diningDesert dining in Dubai
- Afternoon teaAfternoon tea catering in Dubai
- Diwali cateringDiwali catering in Dubai
Client reviews
Client reviews
Read our clients’ experiences before you plan your booking.
Previous Work · myCHEF
See the details. Picture your occasion.
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.
Garden dining table with candles, glassware and greenery at night
Outdoor BBQ buffet with a chef, colourful skewers and blue balloons
Yacht dining table with the marina visible beyond the deck
Breakfast buffet beside windows with pastries, fruit and warm dishes
Vegetarian canapé selection in a myCHEF presentation box
Long covered Christmas buffet ready for outdoor service
FORMATS AND PRICES
Event catering prices in Dubai
These are the published bands. The format decides most of the figure: the same guests cost different amounts dropped off, as a buffet, or plated.
If you want a set menu band rather than a fully scoped brief, event catering packages start on the packages page. Comparing event caterers in Dubai is only useful when each quote itemises food, staff, setup, cleanup and 5% VAT.
| Format | What it is | Staff | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-off food and working lunches | Food delivered ready to serve | None | From AED 90 per person. |
| Standard event buffet | Presentation plus a maintained spread | 1–2 | From AED 120 per person. Indicative market AED 220–420. |
| Premium buffet, BBQ, live stations or canapés | Cooking or passed food in front of guests | 2–4 | From AED 150 per person. Typical range and calculator estimate are listed per format on the prices guide. |
| Chef-led plated dining | Courses cooked and served at the table | 3 and above | AED 700–950 per person. From AED 700 per person. |
- Drop-off: 10 guests minimum and AED 900 minimum order.
- A standard event buffet starts from 20 guests.
- “From” shows the myCHEF starting price for each format. Indicative market ranges provide broader planning context; your menu, guest count and service requirements determine the final quote.
- All figures are before 5% VAT, which is shown as its own line.
- Not every event meets the starting points. Guest count, menu, staffing, venue access, timing and equipment move the total.
PRIVATE CHEF OR EVENT CATERING
Not sure which service fits?
Private chef: best for regular cooking in your home or villa, from a few days a week to a full-time plan.
Event catering: best for events of 10+ guests, buffet or plated formats, staffing and larger-scale service.
Explore catering services to compare food delivery, staffed menus and complete event hospitality.
If the night is a tasting, a desert dinner or a two-cover moment, that is private dining.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Menu, chefs, staff, equipment, bar, setup and cleanup
Menu
Bespoke menu design around guest count, cuisine, dietary needs and how the room should move.
Chefs
Licensed culinary partners matched to the event. No chef is guaranteed by name.
Staff
Waiters, bartenders and runners sized to the format — added when the event needs them.
Equipment
Cooking equipment, holding, tableware and glassware as required by the brief.
Bar
Optional bar team and drinks service. Alcohol at a private residence is sourced by the host.
Setup and cleanup
Arrival, setup, service and clear-down are part of a staffed booking.
HOW IT STARTS
From your first enquiry to a confirmed service
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Share the date, venue, guest count and what you are hosting.
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We send an itemised proposal: menu direction, format, staffing and the figures that move with them.
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You review it. Swap dishes, drop a layer, or add a station before anything is confirmed.
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On the day the team runs setup, service and clear-down. You stay with your guests.
HOW THIS LOOKS IN PRACTICE
Illustrative event formats
These examples show how a menu and service could be arranged. Guest counts and settings are illustrative, rather than documented client results. Explore more on our case studies page.
Villa wedding reception, Emirates Hills
80 guests · Private villa, Emirates Hills
Arabic-Mediterranean fusion; roaming canapés, live grill and family-style sharing plates.
An illustrative reception format combining canapés, sharing plates and space for guests to mingle.
Wedding catering in DubaiYacht birthday celebration, Dubai Marina
25 guests · Yacht, Dubai Marina
Sunset canapés, BBQ and signature mocktails, planned around loading and storage.
An illustrative yacht menu combining passed bites, grilled dishes and alcohol-free drinks.
Yacht event catering in DubaiCorporate gala dinner, Downtown Dubai
200 guests · Ballroom, Downtown Dubai
Four-course plated menu with sommelier service and full front-of-house staffing.
An illustrative gala format with timed courses, dietary planning and a full service team.
Corporate event catering in DubaiProduct launch, DIFC
60 guests · Venue, DIFC
Branded canapés and a live chef station, timed to the reveal.
An illustrative launch format with canapés and live cooking timed around the reveal.
Corporate event catering in DubaiFamily Eid gathering, Arabian Ranches
40 guests · Villa, Arabian Ranches
Buffet with Arabic grills, salads and desserts.
An illustrative Eid gathering with Arabic grills, fresh bread and a dessert table.
Private party catering in DubaiWHY MYCHEF
Explore our service approach
How culinary partners are selected
Identity, right-to-work, skill and references are checked before anyone cooks for a client. No chef is guaranteed by name; we match the event.
How myCHEF quality standards workWhat halal-first means here
Halal ingredients are sourced by default for myCHEF event menus in Dubai. Specific certification needs belong in the brief.
Halal cateringFood safety and who cooks
Culinary preparation is performed by independent, licensed culinary partners working to Dubai Municipality food-safety standards. myCHEF designs and coordinates the event catering. The client engages those professionals.
How booking worksWritten proposals
Guest count, menu, staffing, format, venue access, timing and equipment are itemised. Minimums and 5% VAT are shown before you book.
Event catering prices in DubaiBEFORE YOU BOOK
What should I know before I book?
Drop-off menus, platters and working lunches start from 10 guests, with a minimum order of AED 900. Standard event buffets start from 20 guests. For smaller occasions, ask about chef-led private dining in your home.
Drop-off starts from AED 90 per person, a standard event buffet from AED 120, premium buffet, BBQ, live stations and canapés from AED 150, and chef-led plated dining at AED 700–950 per person. Guest count, menu, staffing, venue and 5% VAT move the total. Every proposal is itemised. From, typical range and calculator estimate are labelled on the catering prices guide. See event catering packages.
Drop-off: food and packaging, no service team on site. From AED 90 per person, 10 guests, AED 900 minimum order. A buffet from AED 120 adds presentation and a small team to set out and keep the spread stocked.
We coordinate catering at villas, apartments, yachts, offices, event spaces and outdoor sites across Dubai. Outdoor event catering in Dubai is planned around heat, access, power and whether the kitchen is indoors or on the water. Those constraints belong in the brief so the proposal is honest.
Yes, as a layer. Chefs, waiters, bartenders and runners are sized to guest count and service style. If the venue already provides staff, we work around that.
Halal ingredients are sourced by default for myCHEF event menus in Dubai. Mixed guest lists and specific certification requirements should be told to us when we build the menu. More on halal catering.
Licensed culinary partners prepare the food. myCHEF coordinates the menu, service requirements and booking, with the agreed responsibilities set out in your written proposal.
For events under 50 guests, a week ahead is typical. Larger events: 2–4 weeks. Peak season (November–March) and holidays book faster. Short notice is often possible — message the date. We typically reply within 15 minutes during business hours.
Where We Serve
Event catering across Dubai
Available across Dubai including Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai . See areas we serve.
TELL US WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING
Date, venue and guest count is enough to start
Event buffets start from AED 120 per person. You do not need to build the event before contacting us. We typically reply within 15 minutes during business hours.
01 · Planning with myCHEF
Give the occasion a practical catering brief
Share the date, venue, number of guests and the part food will play in the event. A wedding reception, birthday party and company launch need different timing, presentation and levels of service. Tell us whether guests will be seated, standing or moving between areas so we can recommend an appropriate format.
Choose a menu direction before deciding every dish. Passed canapés can open a reception, a staffed buffet can feed a larger gathering, and a plated dinner can create a more structured evening. Include vegetarian choices, children and dietary requirements in the main brief, with allergies reviewed separately.
The proposal should connect the menu with the people and equipment needed to serve it. Confirm venue access, preparation facilities, crockery, staffing, service hours and clear-down. For a home celebration, explore private party catering; for a wedding, use wedding menu planning to work through the meal in more detail.
02 · Planning with myCHEF
Make the venue part of the catering conversation
Share the preparation space, power supply, water access and storage available at the venue. If the site has restrictions on outside caterers, cooking methods or deliveries, raise them before choosing a detailed menu. These details influence the equipment and service plan just as much as the number of guests.
Access can be particularly important in office towers, residential buildings and waterfront locations. Confirm loading arrangements, parking, lift access and the person who will receive the team. A clear arrival plan protects setup time and reduces disruption for your hosts, neighbours or colleagues.
For outdoor service, discuss shade, lighting and a workable alternative if conditions affect the plan. The final proposal should identify which facilities the venue provides and which items need to be arranged separately. Good preparation allows the service itself to feel relaxed, even when the logistics behind it are detailed.
03 · Planning with myCHEF
Choose the support that makes hosting easier
Decide who will do the work after the food arrives. If your own team will lay out platters, replenish drinks and clear the space, a delivery arrangement may be suitable. If you want to stay with your guests, discuss setup, service staff, equipment and clear-down as part of the proposal.
Different formats create different demands. A buffet needs attention to presentation and replenishment; a plated meal requires coordination between the kitchen and table; passed food needs staff who can circulate comfortably through the room. The number of guests matters, but so do the layout and pace of service.
Ask for included roles and hours to be clearly identified. Additional items such as table linen, crockery, glassware, bar support or styling should be confirmed explicitly. A well-defined scope lets you understand the service you are buying and helps the team prepare for the work you expect.
Your occasion, thoughtfully planned
Tell us what you have in mind.
Share your date, venue, guest count and menu preferences. We’ll discuss the service your occasion needs and confirm the details in a written proposal.
Start your catering enquiry
Plan the details
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