Decide what kind of meal you want
Explain whether you are planning a relaxed family dinner, a special celebration or several meals across the stay. Share your preferred serving style and approximate timing. A long dinner with several courses is a different brief from a simple lunch before an afternoon out; neither needs to be made more elaborate than your group wants.
Give a complete guest brief
Confirm the number of adults and children and communicate allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences directly to the service provider. Ask how those requirements can be accommodated before confirming. Do not assume that a menu label alone answers questions about ingredients or preparation.
Check the villa kitchen
Share the property details and ask the chef to confirm the equipment and working space they need. Access, refrigeration, cooking equipment and the dining setup can affect what is practical. If additional equipment, tableware or service staff are needed, agree those arrangements in advance.
Understand the quote
Ask whether the price includes ingredients, shopping, preparation, waiting staff, drinks, transport and kitchen cleaning. Confirm the guest count used for the quote and how changes are handled. It is easier to compare options when each proposal describes the same scope rather than only a total price.
Agree the plan without overloading the day
Confirm when the chef arrives, when you expect to eat and who will provide access. Allow space around arrival day and other activities so the meal is enjoyable rather than another deadline. For a celebration, discuss table setup and any additional requests separately instead of assuming they are included.
Bring the details together
Before the service is confirmed, keep the agreed menu, guest requirements, scope, price and change conditions in one place. For private chef arrangements in Greece, send Lyons your villa location, dates and the kind of dining experience you have in mind. Availability and the final arrangement are confirmed for each enquiry.
