Live Cooking Stations Dubai

We offer carving, pasta and risotto, grill and BBQ, global street food, and live dessert stations, among others. Most events combine several stations to give guests variety and keep the room flowing.

The published minimum is 15 guests. Multiple stations spread a larger room. We add counters so the queue does not stall.

Yes. They are a favourite for weddings, galas, product launches, and conferences. The interaction adds theatre and a premium feel, and stations can be branded or themed to match your event.

Absolutely. We bring self-contained, professionally styled counters with all cooking equipment, signage, and presentation, plus the chefs and service staff to run them throughout your event.

For larger events and weddings, we recommend two to four weeks so we can plan the stations and staffing carefully. During peak season (November to March), earlier booking is strongly advised.

Live cooking stations Dubai start from AED 150 per person, with a minimum of 15 guests. Extra counters, waiters and open-flame kit move the total. 5% VAT is a separate line. The calculator uses the same start.

Every quote includes the full service: menu design, ingredient sourcing and shopping, the styled station counters and equipment, our chefs cooking live on the day, plating and serving, and complete cleanup afterwards. In short, we handle everything end to end so you host without lifting a finger. Serving staff beyond the station chefs are optional and easy to add, and 5% VAT applies to the final quote.

The minimum booking is 15 guests. For a smaller gathering, we can discuss a plated menu or dining package suited to the group.

myCHEF coordinates services through culinary partners. Food handling, transport and service arrangements are reviewed for the booking. If your venue or organisation requires specific licensing or food-safety documentation, tell us early so the relevant information can be requested and reviewed before confirmation.

Yes, we source halal by default across all our live cooking stations, from carving and grill counters to street food and dessert. If your event has specific religious or sourcing requirements, just let us know when you enquire and we'll confirm every detail in your menu. We also cater fully halal private dining if you'd prefer a seated format.

Headcount and which dishes you want cooked set the number of counters. We will not publish a rigid guests-per-station promise. The proposal names how many chefs and stations.

Yes. Each station comes with its own chef, and we can add runners, hosts, and serving staff scaled to your guest count and venue. Serving staff are optional, so you choose the level of service that fits your event and budget. Just tell us the style you're after and we'll build the right team into your quote.

Yes, we set up live stations both indoors and outdoors, and we plan each format around your venue's ventilation, power, and space. For enclosed indoor spaces we favour stations that produce minimal smoke, or coordinate with your venue on extraction for open-flame grills. Share your venue details or arrange a walkthrough via our contact page and we'll confirm the safest, cleanest setup.

Each station needs a modest footprint plus access to power, and open-flame or gas counters need proper clearance and ventilation. Our counters are self-contained and compact, so they fit villa terraces, ballrooms, rooftops, and marquees alike. We assess your venue's layout, power supply, and access in advance so setup is smooth on the day.

Yes. We build vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-aware options into every station, and label dishes so guests can choose confidently. Because everything is made to order in front of your guests, we can adapt individual plates on the spot for specific requirements. Let us know your guests' needs in advance and we'll design the stations accordingly.

We bring live cooking stations to villas, ballrooms, rooftops, gardens, marquees, and corporate venues right across Dubai, including Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills, DIFC, and Business Bay. Our stations are self-contained, so we can operate at private residences, yachts, and event spaces without a full commercial kitchen on site. Tell us your location and we'll confirm access and setup.

For most events two to four weeks gives us time to design the stations, plan the menu, and confirm chefs and staff. Peak season in Dubai runs November to March, when wedding and corporate dates fill quickly, so we strongly recommend booking earlier for those months. If your event is sooner, still reach out, we'll always tell you honestly what we can deliver.

Yes. We design branded, themed station counters with custom signage, styling, and menus to match your company or event look, which makes them a natural talking point at corporate launches and conferences. The live interaction also breaks the ice and gives your event a premium, memorable edge. Send us your brief and we'll propose a station concept built around it.

With live stations, chefs cook and plate each dish fresh to order in front of guests, so the food is hotter, more interactive, and doubles as entertainment, unlike a buffet where dishes sit pre-prepared in trays. Stations also spread guests around the room and shorten queues at larger events. Many clients combine a couple of live stations with a buffet or plated service for the best of both.

Absolutely. Live stations pair beautifully with a seated plated dinner, a buffet, or a canapé reception, for example live stations during the drinks reception followed by a plated main course. We design the whole flow as one seamless service through our wider catering in Dubai. Tell us your running order and we'll build a menu and timeline around it.

Yes, our live dessert stations include crepes, flambé, live ice cream, and plated desserts finished to order, making a memorable sweet finale that entertains as much as it tastes. They're a favourite at weddings and celebrations alongside savoury carving, pasta, and grill counters. We'll help you choose the right sweet station to round off your menu.