Previous Work

01 · Your myCHEF experience

Choose a few details, then make them your own

Save the elements that matter most: the serving style, the balance of dishes or the mood of the table. Tell us why you like them. That is more useful than asking for an exact recreation without knowing the ingredients, equipment or setting behind an image.

We can then discuss how a suitable version would work for your guests and budget. Photographs identified as previous myCHEF work show the particular service described; other dining ideas help start the conversation. Your own menu, staffing and presentation are confirmed in the proposal for your booking.

03 · Your myCHEF experience

Match the service to the way your guests gather

Some occasions revolve around conversation at one table; others work better when guests move around and eat at their own pace. Describe how you imagine the gathering before choosing individual dishes. Food that is comfortable to eat standing may need different portions and presentation from a meal designed for a seated place setting.

Sharing service can encourage conversation, while plated courses create a more defined sequence. A mixed format may begin with small bites and move to a seated main course. Each option has implications for staff, crockery and the kitchen, so discuss the complete flow rather than deciding the menu and service separately.

Think about the guests who may need a quieter seat, an earlier meal or a simple alternative. A considerate arrangement makes them part of the occasion without requiring a complicated last-minute change. Once the format is clear, the chef can recommend dishes that suit it and the team can price the practical support needed.

05 · Your myCHEF experience

Choose courses that belong together

A memorable dinner menu is more than a list of favourite dishes. Think about how the courses follow one another: a fresh beginning, a satisfying main course and a finish that complements what came before. Repeating the same rich ingredient or cooking style throughout can make a meal feel heavier than intended, even when each dish is good on its own.

Share your must-have dishes and let the chef recommend the supporting courses. If a particular main course is the centrepiece, the starter and dessert can be chosen to balance it. The menu should also respect the kitchen and service team, especially when several plates need to reach the table together.

Consider the pace you want. A relaxed family gathering, a birthday dinner and an interactive tasting menu may all use different course structures. Agreeing the format early makes it easier to discuss portions, staffing and timing. The most persuasive menu is one that sounds enjoyable to your guests and can be delivered comfortably in the setting.

07 · Your myCHEF experience

Send a brief that makes the first proposal useful

A useful enquiry can be short and still contain the essentials. Include your Dubai location, preferred date or start date, number of people, the meals you need and any essential dietary requirements. Add whether the service is a recurring household arrangement or a one-off occasion, because those lead to different menus, staffing and pricing discussions.

Then describe what a successful result would feel like. Perhaps you want dinner ready when you arrive home, a fridge organised for several busy days or a celebration where you can stay with your guests. This helps the team recommend a suitable format instead of making you choose from options that do not address your main priority.

If you have a budget in mind, share it with the scope. That creates a practical starting point for discussing the number of courses, frequency or staffing. An enquiry begins a conversation; the final menu, availability, responsibilities and price are confirmed in the written booking details.