How much does a private chef cost in Bali?

Published starting prices

Private Chef in Bali is the parent brand of Chef in Black. These are our published starting figures, checked on 24 October 2026. Your final menu, ingredients, service and extras are agreed in a proposal.

The Menus & Prices page has more choices. More courses, premium seafood or a different service format changes the starting point. Groups below a published minimum need a custom quote.

Work out a realistic starting budget

For five guests choosing Indonesian BBQ, 5 × IDR 400,000 gives a starting estimate of IDR 2,000,000. If the villa has no BBQ equipment, the listed equipment rental and transport add-on is IDR 500,000 per booking. The starting calculation becomes IDR 2,500,000 when that add-on is needed, before any other separately agreed extras.

For two adults choosing three-course private dining, the calculation starts at IDR 1,300,000. This is a different package from the romantic dinner for two, which includes its own arrangement.

Use the meal planner to compare options for your guest count. A calculation helps with budgeting; it does not reserve a chef or confirm a booking. See the villa BBQ details for the equipment condition.

What to check in your proposal

Ask for a clear outline of the dishes, guests, meal time and location. The service can involve menu planning, sourcing, preparation, cooking, serving and kitchen clean-up. Your proposal confirms how these fit your meal.

• Are premium ingredients, additional staff or special equipment separate?
• Which decorations are included, and which are extra?
• How will children and dietary requests be handled?
• What payment, change and cancellation terms apply?

For a longer stay, daily or weekly chef service is quoted around your schedule. A chef-service fee is different from a per-guest menu price: groceries and the scope of service may be separate. Our hiring guide explains what to share with the team.