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For guests who notice the difference. A private chef for VIP hosting — bespoke menus, flawless service, the standard your guests expect.
Private chef · Riyadh
VIP hosting is not about impressing — it is about matching an expectation. Guests who occupy the level you are hosting them at have eaten in the world's best restaurants. They can tell the difference between a well-executed private dinner and a catered event with a private label. A private chef on UpChef, selected for their fine-dining background, closes that gap.
VIP private chef dinners in Dubai are typically eight to sixteen guests, seated, with a five-to-seven course menu and wine or non-alcoholic pairings. The menu is agreed in detail in advance — dietary requirements across the guest list, cuisine preferences, whether the occasion calls for a contemporary tasting menu, a French-technique dinner, a Japanese kaiseki-inspired format, or a Khaleeji celebratory spread. Your chef has a documented background; you can review it before confirming.
The service standard matters as much as the food. Courses are cleared between each; timing is controlled; the chef remains in the kitchen unless presenting a dish. The evening is yours to run; the food is theirs to execute.
Real experiences
Booking a private chef felt like a luxury until I actually did it. The whole thing was simpler than a restaurant reservation, and the evening was unforgettable.
Restaurant-quality food at my own table, with none of the hosting stress. I'll never go back to cooking for big groups myself.
From the first message to the last plate, everything was handled. My guests thought I'd hired a caterer twice the price.
FAQ
Everything about booking a private chef for vip guest hosting in Riyadh.
Review the chef's profile on UpChef — background, training and completed reviews are all visible. In chat, ask directly about their fine-dining experience and what tasting menu formats they specialise in. A professional chef will answer specifically, not generically.
Yes. For VIP events, send your chef a full dietary and preference summary for every seat. They'll design the menu to accommodate all requirements without flagging any guest individually at the table.
Contemporary European, French technique, Japanese omakase-inspired, and elevated Khaleeji are the most common formats for high-end private dining in Dubai. Discuss with your chef what they do at their best level.
Two to three weeks minimum. For events that require sourcing specific ingredients (A5 wagyu, specific imported seafood, black truffle), three to four weeks is better.
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From their kitchens
Grand cru chocolate soufflé with vanilla bean crème anglaise
Pan-seared duck foie gras with fig compote and brioche crumble
Hokkaido sea urchin with Osetra caviar on warm sushi rice
Torched Kagoshima A5 wagyu with white truffle and gold leaf
Whole Maine lobster with cognac cream, gruyère gratinée, and micro herbs
Whole Maine lobster with cognac cream, gruyère gratinée, and micro herbs
Hand-cut A5 Wagyu with quail egg yolk, shallot brunoise, and truffle aioli
Hand-cut A5 Wagyu with quail egg yolk, shallot brunoise, and truffle aioli
Premium bluefin tuna belly with aged soy and fresh wasabi
Premium bluefin tuna belly with aged soy and fresh wasabi
Handmade mochi with yuzu cream and matcha dusted exterior
Handmade mochi with yuzu cream and matcha dusted exterior
Bluepoint oysters with spinach, pernod, and parmesan gratin
Bluepoint oysters with spinach, pernod, and parmesan gratin
Fresh egg pasta with black truffle, pecorino foam, and sage brown butter
Fresh egg pasta with black truffle, pecorino foam, and sage brown butter
Herb-crusted New Zealand lamb rack with minted pea purée and jus
Herb-crusted New Zealand lamb rack with minted pea purée and jus
Madagascar vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar and seasonal berries
Madagascar vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar and seasonal berries
