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Book a verified private chef in Riyadh for Najdi kabsa, mandi, jareesh, and international cuisine. Available across all Riyadh districts. 100% halal.
Riyadh
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital and the heart of Najdi cuisine — home to kabsa, mandi, and jareesh that represent Saudi hospitality at its most generous. With a growing international community and the ambition of Vision 2030, Riyadh is a city that balances deep culinary tradition with cosmopolitan aspiration. UpChef chefs in Riyadh embody this range — from authentic Saudi cooking to elegant international dining.
Perfect for
Whether an intimate dinner or a grand celebration — the right chef is ready.
Pricing
Every UpChef chef sets their own prices, so you book at the chef's real rate — no platform markup. These are the typical ranges Riyadh residents pay per person.
| Experience | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner party — 3 courses | SAR 150–300 pp | Menu planning, shopping, cooking in your kitchen, plated service, cleanup |
| Premium dining — 4–5 courses | SAR 350–600 pp | Seasonal menu built around you, refined plating, full table service |
| Luxury tasting menu | SAR 700–1,200+ pp | Fine-dining at home by chefs from Riyadh's top kitchens |
| Family gatherings & buffets | SAR 90–180 pp | Generous family-style spreads and live stations for 15–100+ guests |
| Weekly meal prep | SAR 800–1,500 / visit | A week of fridge-ready meals for a household, cooked in one visit |
Ingredients are usually included in the quoted price — your chef confirms before you book. Most chefs set a minimum spend for small groups. UpChef adds a 7% service fee (plus VAT on the fee) at checkout; the chef keeps 100% of their price.
Coverage
UpChef chefs cook across the capital — these are the districts where they're booked most.
Business dinners and apartment entertaining in the city centre
Family gatherings and dinner parties in north Riyadh
Modern villa entertaining near the Boulevard
Family celebrations and weekend feasts
Embassy dinners and international menus
Big family tables and special occasions
Gatherings and majlis hosting in the north
Corporate dining and executive entertaining
Traditional family feasts in central Riyadh
Dinner parties and weekly chef visits
How UpChef works
No phone calls, no emails, no waiting days for a reply. Everything happens inside the app — live chat, instant notifications, and real offers from verified chefs near you. Pick whichever way suits you.
Share the details that matter — date, number of guests, cuisine, budget, location, and any dietary needs. It takes about a minute, and there's no obligation to book.
The moment you post, verified chefs around you receive a live notification on their phone. They respond fast — often within minutes — sending you personalised menus and quotes to compare.
Review the offers side by side, chat with the chefs you like to fine-tune the menu, then book the one that's right for you — securely, in a couple of taps.
Browse verified chefs near you by cuisine, occasion, and guest count. See full menus with prices, real reviews from past events, and each chef's signature dishes.
Message the chef directly in the app — no emails, no phone tag. Ask questions, tailor the courses, and get instant replies. The chef can send you a custom offer right in the chat.
Choose a set menu and book in a couple of taps, or accept the chef's custom offer. Your payment is held securely until after the event, so you're always protected.
It all happens inside the app — live chat, instant notifications, and secure payment. Book your private chef in less time than a restaurant reservation takes.
Why a private chef
Picture an evening with no crowded reservation, no drive across town, and no surprise bill at the end. You sit at your own table, in your own home, while a professional chef prepares a meal built around your taste and your occasion.
Book a private chef for an intimate dinner for two, a feast for forty, or a week of healthy meal prep. You choose the menu, the budget, and the mood — we bring the talent to your door.
And because your chef cooks, serves, and cleans up, the only thing you're left with is a memory your guests won't stop talking about.
Restaurant-quality food at home
Menus tailored to your event
Transparent prices, no surprises
The host finally gets to relax
Built on trust
Welcoming someone into your home takes trust. That's why UpChef is built around verification, protection, and transparency at every step — from the first message to the last plate.
Every chef is reviewed before they can take a single booking, and every rating you read comes from a real, completed event — never anonymous, never invented.
Pay securely in the app and your payment is held safely until after your event. If something isn't right, you're covered — the chef is only paid once everything goes to plan.
Plans change. If a chef cancels, we help you find another or refund you in full. If you cancel, you get a complete refund up to seven days before your event.
UpChef was built by people who have worked the kitchen. We take 0% commission from chefs, so the person who cooked your food is paid fairly — and that care lands straight on your plate.
Questions before, during, or after your event? A real support team is one message away in the app, ready to make sure your evening goes exactly the way you imagined it.
From Riyadh to London to São Paulo, UpChef works in your country, your currency, and your language — with chefs who understand both local tradition and global cuisine.
Real experiences
Hosted my husband's side of the family for the first time — 40 people, and I was terrified. The chef arrived hours early, took over completely, and I spent the evening as a guest in my own home. They still talk about the lamb.
Booked a chef for a work majlis at home. Everything was handled with the kind of detail you don't expect — right down to the qahwa service. My guests assumed I'd hired a five-star hotel team.
Weekly meal prep with a chef has completely changed how my family eats. Fresh, home-cooked food every day, exactly to our taste, and I never think about what's for dinner anymore.
FAQ
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For a three-course dinner party, most Riyadh residents pay SAR 150–300 per person, including shopping, cooking, service and cleanup. Luxury tasting menus run SAR 700–1,200+ per person, and family-style buffets start around SAR 90 per person for larger groups. Every chef on UpChef sets their own price, so you can compare real quotes before booking.
Yes — majlis hosting and family gatherings are among the most popular bookings in Riyadh. Chefs prepare generous family-style spreads, live cooking stations and traditional dishes for groups from 15 to 100+ guests.
Yes — many chefs on UpChef in Saudi Arabia are female, and you can see each chef's profile, photo and reviews before booking, so you can choose the chef your household is comfortable with.
One to two weeks for most dates. During Ramadan (for iftar and suhoor), Eid and National Day season, book three to six weeks ahead — the best chefs fill quickly.
Cancel seven or more days before your event and you receive a 100% refund, including all fees. Within seven days of the event, bookings are non-refundable. If your chef ever has to cancel, we find you a replacement — or refund you in full.
Every Saudi chef uploads a government ID and a culinary certificate or experience letter, which our team reviews and approves before the profile goes live. You can read verified reviews from real bookings on every profile.
Prices in Riyadh depend on the chef, menu, and guest count — most private dinners are quoted per person and you see the full price before confirming. Larger events are priced on request.
Download the UpChef app, choose Riyadh, browse verified chefs by cuisine and occasion, and confirm in minutes. Your chef arrives fully equipped.
Yes — every chef in Riyadh is vetted before taking bookings, and all reviews come from real, completed events.
Private dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, weddings, family gatherings, and weekly meal prep across Riyadh.
Yes. Your chef comes to your home or venue in Riyadh, cooks fresh on site, serves, and leaves the kitchen clean.
Of course — choose from a chef's menus or message them directly to tailor courses, dietary needs, and guest count before booking in Riyadh.
A few days' notice is ideal so your chef can shop fresh, but many chefs in Riyadh accept last-minute bookings too.
Yes. You pay through the app and your money is held securely until after your event in Riyadh — you're always protected.
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