TRUMAN JOURNAL · VILLA PLANNING · PUBLISHED 15 OCTOBER 2026

Private Chef in a Mykonos Villa: Plan the Menu, Service and Complete Quote

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To arrange a private chef in a Mykonos villa, start with the selected property, dates, guest count and meal plan. Then confirm the menu, kitchen suitability, ingredients, service staff, cleanup and complete price. Truman accepts chef enquiries subject to availability; a request becomes a booking only after the provider, scope and terms are confirmed.

1. Choose the meal pattern before the menu

Decide whether you want one dinner, several breakfasts or meals on selected days. Write down which guests will attend each meal and the times that suit the group. A celebratory dinner for everyone needs a different brief from early breakfast for guests leaving on an excursion.

Keep some meals open if your group wants restaurants and spontaneous plans. If you are still choosing accommodation, explore Mykonos villas alongside this dining brief. Tell the team which property you prefer so the chef proposal can be checked against its kitchen and house rules.

2. Describe the kind of meal you want

Explain the format: a relaxed shared meal, individually plated dinner or a simple family menu. Mention preferences such as fish, vegetables or familiar dishes for children without assuming a specific menu is available. Ask for a proposed menu and how substitutions are approved when an ingredient cannot be sourced.

Also define what accompanies the meal: welcome drinks, wine, soft drinks, desserts or a separate children’s serving time. A photograph of a table is inspiration, not proof that its glassware, decoration or dishes form part of your quote. The private dining service is a place to discuss the format.

3. Separate cooking from the other costs

Ask for a total that states what is included and what is additional. A chef fee alone may not describe the complete evening. Confirm how groceries are budgeted, whether shopping is charged separately and how any unused ingredients are handled.

Private-chef quote checklist
Item	Question to resolve
Chef	Which meals, dates, preparation and service hours?
Ingredients	Included, agreed allowance or separately reimbursed?
Shopping	Who orders, delivers and pays; any separate fee?
Drinks	Included or supplied separately?
Service staff	Who serves and clears; separate charge?
Equipment	Which utensils, tableware or rentals are required?
Cleanup	Kitchen, dining space and rubbish responsibilities?

Ask about any coordination fee, payment dates, cancellation deadline and charges for changes to guest numbers. Get these details before comparing two proposals.

4. Check the villa and supplier access

Confirm that the chef can use the selected villa’s kitchen and that it suits the proposed menu and group size. Ask who checks cooking equipment, refrigeration, preparation space and dining capacity. An outdoor barbecue in a photograph does not establish permission to use it or its condition for your stay.

Agree arrival and departure times for suppliers, where deliveries go and whether equipment must be hired. If you plan to invite people who are not staying at the villa, obtain the property’s approval first. Private dining does not automatically authorise a larger event, extra visitors or amplified music.

5. Discuss dietary needs directly and privately

In the initial enquiry, say that dietary requirements need discussion and request the appropriate private communication channel. Share only the relevant details with the people preparing the food; avoid putting personal health information in a general public message or copying the whole travel group unnecessarily.

Ask the provider about ingredient information, shared equipment, cross-contact and last-minute substitutions. The Food Standards Agency consumer guidance recommends checking ahead and asking about kitchen handling and ingredient changes. A preferred menu label or an accepted enquiry does not establish that a provider can meet a particular requirement. Confirm capability before booking; this guide cannot assess an individual’s dietary safety.

6. Send a short, specific request

Your first message can read: “We are considering [villa or area] for [dates], with [guest count]. Please quote [meal dates and times] in a [dining format]. Confirm the menu, ingredients, staff, equipment, cleanup and full applicable charges. We would like a private discussion of dietary requirements before booking.” Add a budget range if helpful.

Use Private Chef Mykonos for the service enquiry, or Contact Truman if you need help matching the request to a villa. For separate transport or itinerary needs, explore Mykonos concierge. Keep those arrangements itemised so the dining proposal stays easy to understand.

Questions before you book

Is a chef included with every Mykonos villa?

Do not assume this. Ask whether the selected villa proposal includes a chef, offers one on request or requires a separate arrangement. Confirm the meal scope and ingredients in writing.

Can I request just one dinner?

You can enquire about a single meal and specify its date, time and guest count. Availability, any minimum booking and the final terms must be confirmed by the provider.

Should I send a complete medical history with the enquiry?

No. Ask for the appropriate private channel and share the relevant dietary information with the provider who needs it. Confirm what the provider can accommodate before booking.