What does “chef only” mean in this quote?
Ask the provider to define it. A short label does not tell you whether shopping, ingredients, equipment, or service time is included. Write down every item the host would otherwise need to arrange, including any work before and after the meal.
Do the same for a package described as all-inclusive. The description should name the inclusions and exclusions rather than leaving you to interpret a marketing phrase.
Which lines belong side by side?
A blank item is a question to resolve, not evidence that it is free.
| Line item | Confirmation to request |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Menu, portions, purchasing, and selected upgrades. |
| Cooking setup | Equipment, delivery, access, and approved space. |
| Labor | Preparation, cooking, serving, and agreed service window. |
| Guest setup | Furniture, plates, utensils, napkins, and drinks. |
| After-service work | Equipment, tableware, food remnants, and rubbish. |
| Final charges | Travel, taxes, optional items, and other agreed fees. |
How do you reach a useful total?
Add the cost of host-arranged extras to the service quote before judging the complete event budget. Keep time and coordination visible too: a lower quote may ask you to source more of the dinner yourself.
Choose the proposal that fits the amount of hosting you want to do, then retain the final included/excluded list with the confirmation. Update it if the menu, guest count, or property changes.
Common questions
Does “all-inclusive” mean furniture is included?
Only if the proposal explicitly includes it. Confirm any local rental arrangement separately.
Should the cheapest quote win?
Compare the same meal and work first, then decide which confirmed arrangement fits your needs.
Sources & review
Official service information checked on 2026-10-23. The planning suggestions and affiliated recommendations are Hibachi Hunt’s editorial guidance. Confirm the current quote and event arrangements directly.
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