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Private chef catering for your wedding or engagement. A menu built for the occasion, service that matches the standard of the event.
Wedding & Engagement · Riyadh
Wedding catering is the most consequential food decision most people make. It is also the most frequently compromised — a venue caterer running buffets for three hundred people on squeezed margins. A private chef for a smaller wedding, an engagement dinner, or a pre-wedding family gathering is a different category entirely.
For a seated dinner of ten to forty guests, a private chef brings a level of execution that event catering cannot. Each course is plated individually. The timing is controlled by a professional whose entire focus is your table. Dietary requirements are handled course-by-course rather than as an afterthought.
Most wedding bookings on UpChef are for engagement dinners, family celebration dinners the week of the wedding, or intimate reception dinners of twenty to thirty people. If you are planning a larger event, book early — the best chefs fill three to four months in advance for weddings.
FAQ
Everything about booking a private chef for wedding & engagement in Riyadh.
Ten to forty guests is the sweet spot for a plated private-chef dinner. Above that, a chef team (two to three chefs) can be arranged. Discuss numbers in your first chat with the chef.
Three to four months minimum for the best chefs. For a specific date in peak season (October–January in Dubai), earlier is better.
Yes. Tell your chef the cuisine style you want — a fully Arabic menu for a khaleeji family dinner, a French-inspired engagement, a multi-course contemporary menu, or a fusion that reflects both families. Your chef confirms what they specialise in before you book.
A single chef handles cooking and service for up to around twenty guests. For larger events a second chef or service staff may be required — discuss this when booking.
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رول اللحمة متبل بالطريقة الإيطالية محشي بالجبنة والأعشاب الطازجة . مع صلصة البومودورو وزيت الزيتون .

Soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with rich cinnamon and brown sugar, freshly baked and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing.

Fragrant caramelized onion Sayadieh rice served with tender roasted pigeon (Hamam), garnished with toasted nuts, fresh lemon wedges, and chili peppers.
Fragrant caramelized onion Sayadieh rice served with tender roasted pigeon (Hamam), garnished with toasted nuts, fresh lemon wedges, and chili peppers.

Fresh Levantine salad made with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur, seasoned with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Fresh Levantine salad made with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur, seasoned with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Traditional dish made of tender lamb cooked in a rich, tangy fermented dried yogurt (Jameed) sauce, served over turmeric rice and flatbread, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh parsley.

Traditional dish made of tender lamb cooked in a rich, tangy fermented dried yogurt (Jameed) sauce, served over turmeric rice and flatbread, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh parsley.

Juicy grilled beef steak seasoned with herbs and garlic, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

Juicy grilled beef steak seasoned with herbs and garlic, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

Fresh fish marinated with herbs, lemon, and Middle Eastern spices, perfectly grilled and served with lemon wedges and grilled vegetables.

Fresh fish marinated with herbs, lemon, and Middle Eastern spices, perfectly grilled and served with lemon wedges and grilled vegetables.

Traditional Saudi Jareesh made from cracked wheat slow-cooked with yogurt, milk, and fragrant spices, topped with caramelized onions and clarified butter (Ghee).

Traditional Saudi Jareesh made from cracked wheat slow-cooked with yogurt, milk, and fragrant spices, topped with caramelized onions and clarified butter (Ghee).

Ouzi Laham Rice Traditional Arab spiced rice served with tender, slow-cooked marinated lamb, topped with toasted nuts and raisins.

Ouzi Laham Rice Traditional Arab spiced rice served with tender, slow-cooked marinated lamb, topped with toasted nuts and raisins.

Fresh crisp lettuce, cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing.

Fresh crisp lettuce, cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing.

Tender white fish fillet baked in olive oil with cherry tomatoes, black olives, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Tender white fish fillet baked in olive oil with cherry tomatoes, black olives, garlic, and fresh herbs.

A delicious cake assortment featuring a round ring-shaped Chocolate Peanut Cake topped with chocolate drizzle, alongside a classic loaf-style Lemon Cake with sweet lemon glaze.

A delicious cake assortment featuring a round ring-shaped Chocolate Peanut Cake topped with chocolate drizzle, alongside a classic loaf-style Lemon Cake with sweet lemon glaze.

ارز شرقي مع لحم مطبوخ بالفرن معتق

ارز شرقي مع لحم مطبوخ بالفرن معتق



A delicious selection of freshly grilled meats and BBQ specialties, prepared live and served hot for an unforgettable dining experience.

A delicious selection of freshly grilled meats and BBQ specialties, prepared live and served hot for an unforgettable dining experience.