How Much Does a Private Chef Cost in Kalkan? Menus, Prices & What’s Included
“How much is a private chef?” is the first question every villa guest asks. The honest answer is: it depends on the menu, the group size and how much service you want. This guide shows you how private chef prices in Kalkan are built, so you can budget with confidence.
What affects the price
- Number of guests – per-person prices usually fall as the group grows, because the chef’s time is shared.
- Menu style – a family barbecue costs less than a five-course tasting menu with seafood.
- Ingredients – lamb, steak, lobster or large fresh fish raise the cost; vegetables, chicken and meze keep it lower.
- Service staff – a waiter for table service is often an optional extra.
- Season and date – peak August evenings and special dates are in highest demand.
Prices per person
The table below shows our current per-person prices for villa dining in Kalkan. Your written quote always confirms the final total.
| Menu | What you get | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at your villa | English, Turkish, continental or American | £20 – £25 |
| Lunch by the pool | Light poolside or Mediterranean lunch | £30 |
| Vegetarian or vegan dinner | Full dinner menu | £45 |
| Traditional Turkish dinner | Home-style Turkish menu | £50 |
| Gluten-free dinner | Full dinner menu | £55 |
| Turkish BBQ or world cuisine dinner | Turkish BBQ, Italian, Greek, Indian, French, Spanish, BBQ menus and more | £60 |
| Full board | Breakfast, lunch and dinner | £100 per day |
Prices are in GBP from our current menus. Chef service is £10 per person (£5 per person per day for breakfast-only orders, or free with delivery), the minimum order is £150 and orders of 7 days or more get 15% off. See every menu in Kalkan catering menus & prices.
What is usually included
- Menu planning and adjustments for allergies and diets
- Shopping for all ingredients
- Cooking at your villa and plating each course
- Serving at the table
- Washing up and leaving the kitchen clean
What usually costs extra
- Drinks and wine (you can buy your own from local shops)
- Additional waiting staff for large groups
- Premium seafood such as lobster
- Decoration, cakes and party set-up – see our birthday planning guide
Sample menus
Turkish home-style dinner
Meze platter (haydari, ezme, smoky aubergine) · Lamb tandır or chicken shish · Bulgur pilaf and seasonal salad · Semolina helva with ice cream.
Mediterranean seafood evening
Sea bass carpaccio · Grilled octopus with lemon and herbs · Whole fish of the day with greens · Fresh fruit and baklava.
Is it good value?
Compare like for like. A restaurant dinner for eight in Kalkan adds taxis both ways, drink mark-ups and service charges. At the villa you pay for the chef and food, buy your own drinks at shop prices and never need a driver. For families and groups, a private chef often works out similar or cheaper. We compare both in Private Chef or Restaurant in Kalkan?
How to get the best value
- Choose a sharing-style menu rather than many plated courses.
- Pick seasonal ingredients – the chef will know what is best that week.
- Book a chef night early in your stay and use leftovers for lunch.
- Combine dinner with breakfast delivery for a package price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef cost in Kalkan?
With Daily Plate, dinner menus are £45–60 per person, breakfasts £20–25 and lunches £30, plus a chef service fee of £10 per person. Full board is £100 per person per day.
Are drinks included in the private chef price?
Usually not. Most guests buy their own wine and soft drinks, which keeps costs lower than restaurant prices.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
We work with a minimum order rather than a minimum number of guests: £150, or £100 for breakfast-only orders.
