What Can a Calibee Chef Cook? A Sample Western Menu (Tailored to You)

One of the first questions we get from families is simple: “Can I see a menu first?” It makes sense. Before you invite a chef into your kitchen, you want to know what will end up on the table.

The honest answer is that there is no fixed menu at Calibee. Every household eats differently — some want light meals after work, some need low-salt dishes, some have kids who only eat pasta. So instead of a set menu, we share a sample menu as a common starting point, then adjust it with you.

Below is the Western menu our chefs often use as a base, plus a few ideas for special occasions.

A Sample 6-Day Western Menu

Breakfast is one dish. Lunch and dinner are a main, a side and a soup.

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	Scrambled eggs on toast with grilled tomato	Grilled chicken breast with mushroom sauce · Roasted vegetables · Creamy pumpkin soup	Beef steak with black pepper sauce · Mashed potatoes & green beans · Vegetable soup
Tuesday	Pancakes with honey and banana	Spaghetti Bolognese · Cucumber & tomato salad · Minestrone	Pan-seared salmon with lemon butter · Steamed broccoli & carrots · Creamy mushroom soup
Wednesday	Ham and cheese omelette with toast	Roast chicken with garlic & herbs · Potato wedges · Tomato basil soup	Grilled pork chop with honey garlic sauce · Sautéed spinach · Potato & bacon soup
Thursday	French toast with honey and banana	Baked macaroni with beef & cheese · Mixed salad with boiled egg · Creamy corn soup	Baked fish with garlic butter · Roasted eggplant & bell peppers · Cabbage & meatball soup
Friday	Baguette with ham, cheese and fried egg	Creamy chicken pasta · Coleslaw · Cream of broccoli soup	Beef stew with potatoes & carrots · Buttered corn & peas · Cream of chicken soup
Saturday	English breakfast – eggs, sausage, bacon, baked beans	Homemade beef burger with fries · Green salad · Beef & vegetable soup	Baked chicken with cheese & tomato sauce · Garlic bread & green beans · Creamy cauliflower soup

Most families don’t book all three meals every day. Many book dinner only, or lunch and dinner on weekdays. The menu shrinks or grows to fit.

Menu Ideas for Special Occasions

For a birthday, a family get-together or a small office event, these combinations work well in a home kitchen in Vietnam.

Birthday

– Creamy pumpkin soup, pan-seared chicken with mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes & buttered carrots, fruit platter
– Garlic bread, spaghetti Bolognese, cucumber & tomato salad, caramel flan

Family gathering

– Corn & chicken soup, beef stew with potatoes & carrots, garlic bread, fruit platter
– Tomato soup, pan-seared basa with garlic butter, mashed potatoes & green beans, caramel flan

Anniversary dinner

– Creamy mushroom soup, black pepper beef steak, potato wedges & broccoli, banana crepes
– Cucumber & tomato salad, garlic butter prawns, creamy chicken pasta, fresh mango & yogurt

Outdoor party

– Chicken & bell pepper skewers, honey garlic pork ribs, buttered sweet corn, watermelon & pineapple
– Mini chicken burgers, garlic butter prawns, cabbage & carrot slaw with lime, fruit platter

Office event

– Finger food: chicken & cucumber mini sandwiches, tomato & cheese baguette bites, chicken bites, mini banana pancakes
– Buffet: pumpkin soup, black pepper chicken, tomato & mushroom pasta, green salad

Why It’s Only a Starting Point

A sample menu shows what’s possible. Your real menu is built around your household:

– Taste: less creamy, more spicy, kid-friendly portions
– Diet: low-salt, low-sugar, no pork, vegetarian, pregnancy meals
– Allergies: nuts, seafood, dairy, gluten
– Mix of cuisines: Western on weekdays, Vietnamese or Asian on weekends
– Kitchen: no oven? We switch to pan or stovetop versions

Local Ingredients, Familiar Flavours

Every dish above uses ingredients that are easy to find in Vietnam — local beef, basa fish, prawns, oyster mushrooms, fresh baguettes and seasonal fruit. Lime can stand in for lemon. Imported herbs and specialty cheeses are optional, not required. This keeps the food fresh and the grocery bill reasonable.

How We Tailor Your Menu

– Tell us about your household — number of people, meals needed, likes and dislikes
– We check the details — allergies, diet, kitchen equipment, guest count for events
– You get a proposed menu — change any dish before the first session
– Your chef adjusts over time — the longer they cook for you, the better they know your taste

Grocery shopping can be added if you’d rather not go to the market yourself. See packages and prices on our in-home cooking service page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose dishes that aren’t on the sample menu?
Yes. The sample is just a reference. Send us your favourite dishes and we’ll check if they can be made with local ingredients and your kitchen setup.

Can the menu change every week?
Yes. Many families rotate the menu weekly so meals don’t get repetitive.

Do you cook Vietnamese and Asian food too?
Yes. Our chefs cook Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese–Korean and Western dishes, and can mix them in one week.