Private Chefs in the GCC

ocean earth chefs provide only the most exceptional private household, yacht and villa chefs across the UAE and Middle East. Our focus is on extraordinary cuisine, absolute discretion, and seamless service. We offer long term, full time and short term placements. High season runs from November to April, and with demand at its peak, securing one of our chefs early ensures an unforgettable dining experience.

We provide exceptional private chefs for villas and yachts in the Middle East’s most prestigious cities. ocean earth chefs serves an international clientele across key destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait and more. We deliver world-class culinary talent for private residences and superyachts throughout the region.

Dubai

ocean earth chefs offers a streamlined hiring process for short-term, long-term, and full-time private residences and villas in Dubai, sourcing exceptional chefs from a highly skilled international talent pool. During peak months, demand is intense and top chefs are often booked far in advance. Where required, we can fly in outstanding chefs to meet your needs. We represent only chefs who excel in cuisine, discretion, professionalism, and flexibility, delivering refined Middle Eastern and international dining across Dubai’s villas, marinas, and private estates: from Palm Jumeirah to Dubai Marina and beyond.
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Abu Dhabi

ocean earth chefs sources and places private chefs throughout Abu Dhabi for flexible short and long-term positions.ocean earth chefs offers short-term and permanent private chef placements across Abu Dhabi, providing discreet, world-class dining tailored entirely to your household. Whether based in a Saadiyat beachfront villa, a private estate, or a waterfront residence, our chefs design menus around your preferences, routines, and cultural expectations. Abu Dhabi is defined by space, privacy, and understated luxury. Our chefs understand how to cook for this environment, delivering refined, composed cuisine that complements private living rather than interrupting it. + Read More

Doha

Our expert team delivers bespoke short-term and long-term private chef placements across Doha, providing refined, discreet dining shaped entirely around your household. Whether based in a West Bay residence, a private villa on The Pearl, or a secure family home, our chefs design menus around your preferences, routines, and expectations. Doha is defined by privacy, structure, and an international way of living. Our chefs understand how to cook for this environmen – bringing balance, consistency, and understated refinement into the home through carefully considered cuisine. + Read More

Riyadh

With ocean earth chefs, you can book short-term and permanent private chef placements throughout Riyadh, offering refined, household-focused dining shaped entirely around your preferences. Whether based within a private residential compound, hosting family gatherings at home, or seeking dependable day-to-day dining, our chefs deliver food designed around balance, care, and cultural awareness. Riyadh is defined by privacy, structure, and family life. Our chefs understand how to work within this environment, bringing consistency, respect, and calm professionalism into the home. + Read More

Jeddah

ocean earth chefs is Jeddah’s trusted partner for sourcing skilled private chefs for short and long-term placements, delivering refined, home-centred dining shaped entirely around your preferences. Whether based in a private family residence, hosting guests within a coastal villa, or seeking consistency and quality for everyday household dining, our chefs provide food designed around care, balance, and discretion. Jeddah is defined by strong family culture, privacy, and a close connection to the sea. Our chefs understand how to cook for this environment, bringing calm professionalism and refined cuisine into the home. + Read More

Kuwait

We specialise in arranging short-term and permanent private chef placements for discerning clients across Kuwait. Our chefs deliver refined, household-focused dining shaped entirely around your preferences, whether you are living within a private family residence, hosting guests at home, or seeking consistent, high-quality everyday dining. Kuwait is defined by strong family culture, privacy, and a preference for home-centred living. Our chefs understand how to work within this environment, bringing care, balance, and reliability into the home through thoughtfully prepared cuisine. + Read More

Our Step by Step Process

Carefully vetted chefs for clarity and trust:

Tell us your private chef requirements.
We begin searching for the best chef who matches your criteria.
Within 2-7 days, we will present 3-5 carefully selected candidates.
Select your chef choice or book a chef trial.
Once completed, you now have the chef of your choice.

Enjoy our urgent chef placement service. If you need a chef asap, we can prioritise your request and present candidates within 12-24 hours. Giving you a personalised service, wherever you are. It’s this difference that makes us stand out.

Why Choose
Ocean Earth Chefs

Barry D’Arcy made a successful career as a chef/pastry chef in 5-Star hotels,
restaurants, and directors’ dining in Australia and London. The last 22 years were
spent cooking for UHNW families in luxury villas and on private superyachts. Barry’s
unique hands-on experience and extensive knowledge are now focused on matching
the best luxury chefs to client requests.

Michelin-level and home-cook-level chefs available.
Chefs carefully matched to your needs.
Founder-led team with decades of high-end culinary experience.
180-day chef guarantee: Perfect chef match or free replacement.
International network of private chefs available at short notice.