Hapo for private chefs
Booking App for Private Chefs in Ghana
Get the deposit before you shop for the menu. Clients pay a Mobile Money deposit before the slot is confirmed. No deposit, no booking.
Why private chefs in Ghana lose money to no-shows
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You buy ingredients and plan a menu before the event is ever paid for.
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An intimate dinner that cancels late leaves you holding the food cost.
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Private clients value discretion, and a casual booking is easy to drop.
How Hapo protects private chefs
Take a deposit that covers your shopping and prep before you commit to a menu, so a cancellation never lands on you. The advance is collected via MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, or card the moment a client books, and the slot is only confirmed once it clears. Automated reminders go out before the appointment, and a no-show forfeits the advance automatically.
Common questions
Will my private dining clients actually pay a deposit?
Clients who hire a private chef for a dinner expect a professional service. A deposit is part of that professionalism and signals to both sides that the booking is real.
How much deposit should a private chef in Ghana take?
Cover your ingredient cost and your prep time at minimum. For an intimate dinner, a deposit of 40 to 50 percent of the quoted fee before you shop is a reasonable standard.
Do my clients need to download an app?
No. Clients book through a mobile-friendly web page, nothing to install. They pick a date, confirm their slot, and pay the deposit via Mobile Money directly in their browser.
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