Frequently asked questions.

BERNIGAUD designs and delivers private dining and catering experiences — from intimate dinners and multi-course menus to cocktail receptions, canapés and sharing-style dining. Every format is built around the occasion.

We operate across Dubai and the wider UAE. Requests outside this area, including for select events, can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

We handle the experience from menu planning through to service. After an initial conversation about your event, we propose a tailored menu and format, then our team manages the sourcing, cooking, presentation and service on the day.

Yes — every menu is written for the occasion. We work around the season, your guests’ preferences and the style of dining you have in mind, while keeping Chef Bernigaud’s cooking at the centre of it.

Yes. We ask that dietary requirements and allergies are shared at the planning stage so the menu can be adjusted accordingly. For serious allergies, please give us full details in advance so we can plan properly.

From an intimate dinner for two to a larger private event, the format, menu and service are adapted to your guest count and the venue.

Yes. We prepare and serve directly in private residences and villas. Ahead of the event, we usually ask a few questions about the kitchen and equipment available so the evening runs smoothly.

That’s rarely an obstacle. Once we understand what’s available, we can bring what’s needed or adjust the menu and preparation accordingly.

Yes, professional service can be arranged depending on the scale of the event. The aim is a complete evening, not just food delivered to the table.

Tableware, glassware, linen and other table elements can be arranged as part of the proposal, depending on what you need.

Yes. Alongside seated dinners, we design canapé selections and cocktail formats suited to your guest count and the tone of the occasion.

Yes, sharing menus are available for a more relaxed table, without compromising on the produce or the presentation.

We’re happy to discuss beverage needs during planning and, where appropriate, advise on pairings as part of the overall proposal.

As early as possible, particularly for weekends, holidays or larger events. Shorter-notice requests can sometimes be accommodated depending on availability.

Reach out through the contact form or WhatsApp with your date, location, approximate guest count and the kind of experience you’re picturing. We’ll come back with a tailored proposal.

Every event is priced individually, based on the menu, guest count, ingredients, staffing, equipment and service style involved. A detailed quotation follows once we understand your requirements.

There’s no fixed minimum, though requirements can vary by date, menu and service style. Send us your event details and we’ll confirm what’s possible.

Yes, we design menus and service for corporate dinners, product launches, brand activations and other professional occasions.

Yes. Menus and service are shaped around the occasion, whatever atmosphere you’re aiming for.

We approach catering the way a restaurant approaches service. Chef Bernigaud’s background across houses including The Ritz Paris, Joël Robuchon, Petrossian and Le Baudelaire shapes the menu, the sourcing and the execution — the goal is to bring that standard into a private setting.

We review your request and get in touch to understand the occasion, guest count, location and the style you have in mind, then put together a proposal and menu around it.

Reasonable adjustments can usually be made before the final confirmation deadline, depending on sourcing and how close we are to the event date.

Cancellation and payment terms are set out clearly in each proposal and booking confirmation. Because ingredients, staff and preparation are reserved specifically for your event, terms can vary with the size and nature of the booking.