Private Dinner Planning Checklist
Everything from initial request to day-of coordination.
- ✓ Define date, time & guest count
- ✓ Note dietary needs & allergies
- ✓ Confirm kitchen access & equipment
- ✓ Set budget & service style
- ✓ Review Chef Offers™ & verify badges
- ✓ Confirm final guest count by deadline
- ✓ Share parking & access details
Hour-by-hour timeline to coordinate setup, service, and cleanup.
- ✓ T-2 hrs: Chef arrival & setup
- ✓ T-30 min: Guest arrival
- ✓ Service: course pacing
- ✓ T+0: Plated service
- ✓ T+1 hr: Dessert
- ✓ Cleanup & departure
Track guest count, allergies, and seating preferences.
- ✓ Guest list & RSVPs
- ✓ Severe allergy flags
- ✓ Dietary preferences (vegan, halal, etc.)
- ✓ Plus-ones & children
- ✓ Final count cutoff
Map your budget against menu concepts before accepting an offer.
- ✓ Per-guest budget
- ✓ Service style (plated, buffet, stations)
- ✓ Beverage & staffing add-ons
- ✓ Grocery inclusion
- ✓ Deposit & balance schedule
Ready to put your plan into action?
Submit a request and matched independent chefs will send Chef Offers™ built around your checklist.
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