Interactive, live-cooked catering has a premium reputation in the UAE right now: private chef experiences built around live cooking and showmanship typically start around AED 250 per person before add-ons. That's a real, valid option for some events. It's also not the only way to get food cooked live in front of your guests.
What a live tandoor counter actually gives an event
A live tandoor and BBQ station does a lot of the same work: tandoori boti, seekh kabab and mutton chops grilled to order in front of the room, not plated in a kitchen out of sight. It's genuinely part of the show at any Taier Al Monal event or catering booking, not an upcharge feature.
Where the price difference goes
A dedicated live-chef experience is priced for a small, intimate group with a full performance built around it: fire shows, tableside cooking for each guest. A live BBQ counter at a catered event is priced for feeding a much larger group efficiently, from our Gathering tier (50 to 150 guests) up to Grand Occasion (500+), without that per-guest premium.
Who each one actually suits
If the event is built entirely around the performance, a small group, budget for entertainment as much as food, a dedicated live-chef booking is the better fit. If the goal is feeding a real-sized office or family event well, with a live cooking element built in rather than bolted on, that's what a Taier Al Monal live BBQ catering booking is for.
Live BBQ for your next event
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