
An easy evening together
A family table
- Lemon and herb roast chicken
- Roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
- Tomato and cucumber salad
MYCHEF · COOKING AT HOME
A part time private chef in Dubai on the days you need. Single visits start at AED 1,350; member visits start at AED 900 with 4+ prepaid visits per month. Before 5% VAT, groceries and transport. Choose a four-hour Fridge Reset, five hours with shopping or a full cooking day.
A personal brief. A suitable chef. A clear written proposal.

Around your household

Choose the days that make the biggest difference: a busy weekday, a family lunch, or a few evenings each week. We discuss what can be cooked within the chosen service, agree the menu and confirm the arrangement before your first visit.
Still deciding how often you need help? Compare the private chef options for your home before settling on a recurring schedule.
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Previous Work · myCHEF
Private tables, place settings and garden arrangements from our event work. Share the details you would like us to plan for your occasion.
Garden dining table with candles, glassware and greenery at night
Long garden tables set for a daytime outdoor celebration
Round dinner tables set in a garden beneath string lights
Long outdoor dining table with flowers and white chairs beside a villa
Monochrome table setting with dark napkins and fresh flowers
Long garden dinner table set with white chairs at night
Start with your week
You do not need a finished meal plan to enquire. These example routines give us a starting point; the menu, visit length and number of meals are agreed around your home.
Take meal preparation off your weekend list. Plan a focused cooking visit for dishes to enjoy later, with storage guidance for each meal.
Break up the week with two cooking days. Discuss a fresh meal during each visit and preparation for later within the agreed hours.
Put fresh meals around your busiest days. We can help compare recurring visits with a dedicated household arrangement.
These are scheduling examples, not additional packages. Existing single-visit and member terms apply. A dedicated full-time household chef is a separate service.
Your service, in detail
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Share your preferred weekly pattern and any flexibility. Availability is checked before your schedule is confirmed.
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Use visits for a freshly cooked meal, preparation for later, or a mix that fits the selected service hours.
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Have ingredients ready or include grocery management where offered. Shopping time and grocery costs are clear in the quote.
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We aim to keep the same chef on your agreed days and coordinate alternatives when needed.
People and support
Favourite cuisines, dietary preferences, meal times and portions, agreed before cooking begins.
We consider your schedule, kitchen and cooking style when recommending a suitable professional.
A myCHEF contact for your schedule, feedback and any changes to the arrangement.
Preparation, service and cleanup responsibilities are clear in your written proposal.
Plan with clarity
AED 1,350 / single visit
Fridge Reset · four hours. Start with one booking.
Build your planAED 3,600 / four prepaid visits
Member rate of AED 900 per four-hour visit. Four visits over four weeks.
Build your planAED 2,000 / single day
Chef by the Day · ten hours. Meals, shopping coordination and cleanup.
Build your planBefore 5% VAT. Groceries at actual cost, no markup. Zone transport AED 40–130 per visit is separate. Assistants and agreed extras are separate. Member rate: a monthly plan of 4+ prepaid visits. The same member rate applies at every frequency.
Looking further ahead?
Managed Household combines a personal chef search, a 30-day Learning Month, your approved Household Food Profile and ongoing management. Live-in or live-out, from AED 15,000/month before VAT. Match Activation is AED 950 before VAT; trials, groceries and agreed extras are separate.
Useful to know
Yes. A monthly member plan starts with four prepaid visits, typically once a week. The four-hour Fridge Reset is AED 900 per member visit. You can also book one visit at AED 1,350. Both are before 5% VAT, groceries at actual cost with no markup, and zone transport of AED 40–130 per visit.
No. Your chef prepares food in your own kitchen. If you want meals ready for later, choose a preparation service.
Speak with myCHEF before changing the schedule. Availability, notice and rescheduling terms apply; read the plan terms before booking.
Your home. Your preferences.
Share your Dubai area, household size and preferred cooking days. Tell us whether you want meals served during the visit, food prepared for later, or a little of both.
Initial reply in around 15 minutes during 9am–9pm Dubai time; your proposal follows after we review your brief. No obligation to book. Share your preferred start date early so we can check chef availability and agree the practical details. Final pricing and timing are confirmed after reviewing your brief.
Make it personal · The details that matter
A part-time private chef in Dubai can give you meaningful support without building your whole week around a daily visit. The opportunity is to choose a clear purpose for each session: fresh dinner, preparation for later or help with the meals that are hardest to fit into your routine. When the menu and groceries are organised beforehand, a focused visit can feel wonderfully practical. Use the guidance below to decide which days would help most and how to keep the cooking brief realistic for the hours you book.

01 · Your myCHEF experience
Imagine the end of a successful visit. Would you like dinner ready to serve, several prepared portions in the fridge or a favourite meal cooked while you spend time with family? That picture is a better starting point than choosing a number of hours in isolation.
Then describe the kitchen, household size and preferred cuisines. We can discuss whether one visit or a more regular pattern suits the request. A clear part-time arrangement gives the chef room to do the agreed work well and gives you a simple way to judge whether the service is making life easier.

02 · Your myCHEF experience
A part-time arrangement benefits from a focused menu and a prepared kitchen. Decide whether the visit is mainly for a freshly served meal, preparation for later or a combination of the two. Trying to fit an extensive dinner menu, several lunches and additional household tasks into a short session can reduce the attention each dish receives.
Agree ingredients and priorities before arrival. If the chef needs to spend part of the visit finding missing items or resolving the menu, that time is no longer available for cooking. A clear shopping arrangement and a practical list of dishes help the session feel productive without making it rushed.
Choose the day with the greatest benefit to your routine. For some households that is the beginning of the week; for others it is an evening when family schedules overlap. Review how much of the prepared food you use and adjust the brief when needed. The value of a shorter visit comes from solving the right problem consistently.
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03 · Your myCHEF experience
More visits are useful only if they solve a real need. A focused weekly session can take care of selected meals for later, while several shorter visits may suit a household that prefers food cooked close to mealtimes. A fuller schedule makes sense when you need different meals throughout the day, more menu variety or regular kitchen support.
Write down a typical week before comparing plans. Include office days, school activities, meals out and the evenings when everyone eats together. This often reveals that two well-chosen cooking days work better than a schedule spread evenly across the week. It also helps prevent paying for preparation you rarely use.
For a changing routine, begin with a clear initial arrangement and review the portions and frequency after you have experienced it. Availability and any adjustment to the booked schedule need to be confirmed. Explore the different household options before deciding how much time you want a chef in your kitchen.
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04 · Your myCHEF experience
A few practical details can make the first cooking day much smoother. Share the type of hob, oven capacity, available fridge space and any equipment the chef should know about. Photographs of the working area can help when the kitchen is unfamiliar. A small, well-organised kitchen can support excellent food when the menu is designed around it.
Discuss any specialist requirements before approving a dish. A menu that depends on several oven temperatures at once, a large freezer or equipment you do not own may need to be adapted. The aim is to choose food that can be cooked and served confidently in your actual home, within the agreed time.
Set aside preparation space and make essential utensils accessible. Let the chef know about delicate surfaces, appliances with unusual controls and items reserved for specific dietary needs. Confirm what cleanup includes as part of the booking, so the end of the visit is as well organised as the beginning.
Prepare for your first cooking day
05 · Your myCHEF experience
Meal preparation starts with when you expect to eat each dish. Some food is best cooked and served during the visit; other meals can be prepared for later with appropriate storage and finishing instructions. Tell the chef which portions are for the next meal and which are intended for another day so the plan can reflect that difference.
Rather than asking for as many containers as possible, prioritise the meals that will genuinely be used. A smaller selection of well-planned lunches and dinners can be more valuable than a crowded fridge of similar dishes. Consider whether you want complete meals or separate proteins, vegetables and sides that you can combine yourself.
Storage capacity is part of the brief. Agree suitable containers, labelling and any dish-specific handling instructions with the chef. There is no single storage period that suits every recipe and household situation. If you are uncertain about a prepared item, ask before serving it rather than relying on a general assumption.
Explore weekly meal preparation
06 · Your myCHEF experience
Guest count is only the beginning of portion planning. Appetite, meal timing and the number of dishes all affect how much food is useful. Tell us whether lunch is usually light, dinner is the main meal or family members have very different appetites. For a recurring arrangement, actual feedback is more useful than guessing a perfect quantity at the outset.
After a few meals, note what was finished, what remained and whether anyone wanted a larger serving. Distinguish between useful leftovers and food that simply went uneaten. That information can help the chef adjust quantities and choose dishes that fit the household more closely on the next visit.
If visitors are joining, update the headcount before shopping and preparation are finalised. Extra portions can affect ingredients, service time and the equipment required. Clear communication gives the chef room to plan properly and helps keep the experience generous without treating unnecessary food waste as a sign of good hospitality.
Keep your household plan up to date
07 · Your myCHEF experience
Two chef quotes can look similar while covering very different work. One may include only cooking time; another may include shopping, an assistant or a longer period of service. Compare the booked hours, number of meals, guest count and responsibilities before deciding which proposal represents better value for your needs.
Keep groceries, equipment and hospitality visible in the comparison. Ask whether the figure includes applicable VAT and which optional items are priced separately. If the proposal refers to a recurring period, check the number of visits rather than assuming every calendar month contains the same service days. The pricing calculator can help you compare a starting arrangement, but the written scope confirms the booking.
A clear quote also explains what would change the total. Additional guests, a more elaborate menu, extended hours or extra staffing can all affect the work involved. Agree how changes are approved so you can make decisions with a clear understanding of the price.
Build a starting estimateYour next step
Share your date or preferred cooking schedule, Dubai location and the number of people you are planning for. Tell us what you would most like help with, and we will discuss a suitable menu and service arrangement before confirming the details in writing.
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