Private Chef Dubai.
Cooked around you.

01 · Your myCHEF experience

What would you like your chef to take care of?

Begin with the outcome you want most. If dinner is the daily pressure point, focus the brief on evening meals. If you enjoy cooking but struggle with preparation, a weekly session may be enough. If your home needs several meals and regular kitchen support, discuss a fuller schedule.

You do not need to know the exact plan before enquiring. Tell us who is eating, when you need food and what you would like to stop managing yourself. We can then discuss a suitable chef, the visit pattern and a written scope that makes the responsibilities clear.

03 · Your myCHEF experience

Choose the right balance of cooking days

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.

05 · Your myCHEF experience

Agree how ingredients reach your kitchen

There are two practical starting points for groceries: have the agreed ingredients ready before the visit, or discuss shopping as part of the service. Either way, the menu needs a clear list. Quantities, preferred brands and acceptable alternatives help avoid delays when an ingredient is unavailable or a household staple has run out.

Keep the service fee and grocery spending easy to understand. Your written proposal should explain who shops, whether shopping time is included in the booked hours and how ingredient costs are handled. If you want a premium cut, specialist imported item or a particular organic product, include that in the brief so it can be priced and sourced appropriately.

It also helps to identify what is already in the kitchen. A quick check of oils, seasonings, rice and other staples can reduce duplicate purchases. For ongoing cooking, agree how the chef should flag low stock and ask before making substitutions that materially change the meal or its cost.

07 · Your myCHEF experience

Judge the service by the difference it makes at home

The value of a private chef is not measured only by the number of dishes prepared. Consider whether the meals are being enjoyed, whether the timing works and whether the arrangement reduces the decisions you need to make each day. A reliable favourite served when you need it can be more useful than an ambitious menu that does not fit your routine.

Review the service against the priorities in your original brief. Are the portions right? Is shopping clear? Do you understand what is ready for later? Are the booked hours being used for the tasks you care about most? These questions help you identify a practical adjustment before deciding that the whole arrangement needs to change.

For an occasion, think about your experience as host as well as the food. Clear coordination, suitable staffing and a manageable service format can give you more time with guests. The best proposal is the one that connects its price and scope to the experience you actually want.