This page is Cuixi Villa's catering booking service guide — focused on "how to book group meals / private chef / team building catering": villa BBQ 3-tier packages, custom group meals 3-tier menus (¥80-180/person), private chef on-site plating service, self-service kitchen, afternoon tea, plus a selection guide by headcount/scenario/budget, booking requirements and cancellation policy. If you're still exploring "what to eat" at the villa, first see Dining & Cuisine Overview (category menus).
Dining Services Overview: 5 Major Options, There's One for Everyone
Many guests ask on their first visit: "Can we cook in the B&B?" "What about meals for team building?" The answer is there are plenty of choices. From a self-service BBQ at 60 yuan per person to a customized group meal by a private chef at 180 yuan per person, from the warmth of cooking yourself to authentic farmhouse dishes at nearby farmsteads, here are the 5 most popular dining options.
🍢 BBQ
Approx. ¥100 per person
Courtyard charcoal BBQ; ingredients can be pre-ordered or brought by yourself; grills and charcoal are free.
Suitable for: Team building, birthday parties, friends' gatherings
🍽️ Customized Group Meals
¥80-180 per person
Private chef on-site plating service, three menu tiers available, featuring Southern Fujian specialties + mountain and sea delicacies.
Suitable for: Team building, family dinners, business receptions
👨🍳 Self-Service Kitchen
Cleaning fee ¥200/time
The villa features a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, and all necessary utensils.
Suitable for: Family trips, cooking enthusiasts, hot pot lovers
🍰 Afternoon Tea
¥200-400/set
English three-tier stand or Chinese tea snacks, enjoyed by the courtyard pool.
Suitable for: Girls' get-togethers, proposals, business negotiations
🏡 Surrounding Partner Restaurants
¥60-150 per person
Three selected restaurants: Jinli Hong, Lvyuan Villa, and Discovery Restaurant.
Suitable for: Changing tastes, large group dining, local specialties
I. BBQ Service: Courtyard skewers, the top choice for team building atmosphere
If there's a universally appealing option for team building dinners, it's definitely BBQ. The private courtyard of Cuixi Villa features a professional BBQ area, with grills and charcoal provided free of charge, making it our most popular dining option.
Package Introduction
The butler can book ingredient packages on your behalf, freshly purchased and marinated on the same day, ready to grill upon arrival. Available in three tiers:
- Basic Tier (approx. ¥80 per person): Beef and mutton skewers, chicken wings, sausages, saury, corn, eggplant, etc., suitable for teams on a budget.
- Premium Tier (approx. ¥100 per person) ⭐ Most Popular: Adds large prawns, scallops, squid tentacles, and pork belly rolls with enoki mushrooms. Most team building events choose this tier.
- Deluxe Tier (approx. ¥150 per person): Oysters, abalone, steak, lamb chops, served with cold dishes and fruits, suitable for teams pursuing quality.
💡 Butler's Tips
You can also bring your own ingredients entirely; the grill and charcoal remain free. If you want to save trouble, let the butler book it for you, and you can start grilling right away upon arrival.
Equipment & Occasions
- Complimentary Equipment: Professional cast iron grill, sufficient machine-made charcoal, BBQ tool set, outdoor tables and chairs, courtyard lighting
- Group Size: 8-45 people
- Occasions: Company team building, birthday parties, family gatherings, graduation trips
- How to Book: Inform the butler when booking the room, book 2 days in advance, and 3-5 days in advance during peak season. Phone/WeChat+86 189 6510 6119
II. Customized Group Dining: Private Chef Service, the Premier Choice for Formal Gatherings
Some occasions require a more formal dining format—company annual meetings, elders' birthday banquets, business receptions—when BBQ is not quite appropriate. Customized group dining is prepared for such scenarios: the private chef comes to your place to cook, plates the food and serves it on the table, and everyone sits around the table to eat slowly, with both a sense of ritual and quality fully delivered.
Three price tiers per person, flexible to suit your budget
- Economy Tier ¥80 per person: 10 dishes and 1 soup, including Changtai braised goose, steamed sea bass, blanched shrimp, braised pork belly, free-range chicken soup, etc.
- Quality Tier Per Capita ¥120 ⭐Popular: 12 dishes and 1 soup, including Five-Spice Rolls, Steamed Turbot, Tiger Prawns, Ginger Duck, Sizzling Beef, etc.
- Deluxe Tier Per Capita ¥180: 14 dishes and 1 soup, including Seafood Sashimi, Lobster/Hairy Crab, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Abalone, Lamb Chops, etc.
Dish Features and Plating Service
- Southern Fujian Flavor: Classic dishes such as Ginger Duck, Oyster Omelette, Five-Spice Rolls, Braised Noodles, etc.
- Mountain Delicacies and Seafood: Local Dried Bamboo Shoot and Free-Range Duck Soup, fresh live seafood purchased daily
- Plating Styles: Round table shared meal (Lazy Susan + serving chopsticks) or long table Western-style plating available
- Tableware Set: Small plates, soup bowls, teacups, and wine glasses are all provided
📞 Reservation Methods
Customized group meals require booking 3 days in advance, the Deluxe Tier is recommended to be booked 5 days in advance. Contact the butler +86 189 6510 6119 to confirm the number of guests and menu tier.
III. Self-Service Kitchen: Cook It Yourself, Make Whatever You Crave
Guests often ask "Can we cook in Changtai homestays?" Of course you can. Every villa is equipped with a complete self-service kitchen, fully stocked with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, cookware, and tableware. If you enjoy cooking yourself, or if there's a "master chef" in your group, the self-service kitchen offers the best value and the most fun.
Kitchen Facilities and Usage Rules
- Facilities: Double-door refrigerator, built-in stove, microwave, rice cooker, wok, soup pot, steamer, plates, bowls, chopsticks, and spoons
- Seasonings: Basic oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar are provided; it is recommended to bring your own special seasonings
- Fees: Free to use; a cleaning fee of ¥200/time will be charged for excessive grease
- Purchasing: You can buy groceries at the nearby Shilicun Market, or have the butler purchase them for you
Suitable for family trips, cooking enthusiasts, hot pot lovers, and students on a budget.
IV. Afternoon Tea Package: Courtyard Moments, Exquisite Sense of Ritual
Not every gathering requires a grand feast. Sometimes, a pot of good tea and a few plates of snacks, sitting and chatting with friends in the courtyard, make for the perfect vacation time. Afternoon tea is suitable for gatherings with close friends, proposal ceremonies, business negotiations, and other occasions.
- English Afternoon Tea ¥328/set (for 4 people): Three-tier stand (sandwiches + scones + desserts), served with black tea or coffee, ¥68/person for additional guests
- Chinese Tea Snacks ¥218/set (for 4-6 people): Changtai Rock Tea + mung bean cake & pineapple cake + fruits & nuts, ¥38/person for additional tea setting
- Surprise Arrangement +¥200: Balloons and flower petals + letter light signs, highly photogenic for proposals, birthdays, and photoshoots
Ideal for girls' get-togethers, proposals, business meetings, family afternoons, and relaxation for elders. Booking required 1 day in advance.
V. Recommended Partner Restaurants Nearby
After staying for two or three days, you may want a change of taste. Cuixi Villa has long-term partnerships with three highly-rated restaurants in Changtai. The butler can make reservations for you; mention "Cuixi Villa guest" for special privileges. Each restaurant has its unique charm, and all are within a 15-minute drive.
Jinlihong · Ronghui Restaurant
The Ronghui Cuisine Restaurant in Wu'an Town, Changtai, features round-table private rooms and an elegant tea room. It offers pufferfish dishes, Southern Fujian family banquets, and Hunan-style stir-fries to suit all tastes. It is about a 15-minute drive from Cuixi Villa.
View full introduction →
Lüyuan Villa Resort · Ecological Leisure Farm
A large-scale ecological farm at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain and a demonstration site for transparent kitchens. 60%+ of the ingredients are self-produced and supplied. It also features firewood stoves, fishing, real-life CS games, and other activities, making it ideal for family team-building.
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Faxian Restaurant · Authentic Minnan Cuisine
A chain brand dedicated to Minnan cuisine for 27 years. The signature Faxian Nourishing Duck is prepared using free-range ducks raised in the deep mountains and secret herbal recipes. About a 5-8 minute drive from Cuixi Villa, it is the closest one.
View full introduction →How to choose catering for team building? Suggestions by headcount, scenario, and budget
You might feel overwhelmed after seeing so many options. We've put together a selection guide based on common scenarios, just find the one that fits.
Select by headcount
- Small team of 8-15 people: Prioritize self-service kitchen + hot pot, or BBQ premium package
- Medium team of 15-30 people: BBQ offers the best atmosphere; if leaders are present, pair it with a premium team meal
- Large team of 30-45 people: BBQ + team meal combo, or head to Lüyuan Villa (larger capacity)
Select by Scenario
- Team Building Icebreaker / Mostly Young People → BBQ
- Formal Banquet / Client Reception → Custom Group Meal Premium Tier or Jinli Hong Private Room
- Family Vacation / With Elderly and Children → Self-service Kitchen + Group Meal Combo
- Girls' Trip / Proposal or Birthday → Afternoon Tea + BBQ Combo
- Parent-Child Tour / Farm Experience → Lüyuan Villa Resort
Select by Budget
- Under ¥60 per person: Self-service Kitchen or Faxian Restaurant
- ¥60-100 per person: BBQ Basic/Select Tier, Lüyuan Villa Resort
- ¥100-150 per person: BBQ Deluxe Tier, Custom Group Meal Quality Tier, Jinli Hong
- Over ¥150 per person: Custom Group Meal Premium Tier
🎯 Most Popular Combos
Two Days and One Night Team Building:Day 1 BBQ + Day 2 Group Meal—Icebreak and relax first, then wrap up formally. Most teams of around 20 people choose this combo, with a per capita dining budget of about 200 yuan/2 days.
Dining Reservation Notice
How far in advance to book?
- BBQ 2 days in advance, 3 days in advance for peak season weekends
- Custom Group Meal 3 days in advance, Premium Tier 5 days in advance
- Afternoon Tea 1 day in advance
- 200. The self-service kitchen requires no reservation and is available upon check-in.
201. Cancellation Policy
- 202. Cancellation more than 48 hours in advance: Full refund
- 203. Cancellation 24-48 hours in advance: 30% cancellation fee
- 204. Cancellation within 24 hours: 50% cancellation fee
- 205. Same-day cancellation: No refund
206. Special Dietary Requirements and Tableware
- 207. Please inform us in advance of any vegetarian, halal, or allergy-related dietary needs for free adjustments.
- 208. Tender and soft textures, reduced salt, and low-oil options can be arranged for the elderly and children.
- 209. BBQ comes with disposable tableware; group meals come with ceramic sets + serving chopsticks.
- 210. Children's tableware is provided for free. You may bring your own beverages (no corkage fee).
211. Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
212. 1. Can we cook for ourselves at Cuixi Villa?
213. Yes. Each villa is equipped with a fully functional self-service kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, cookware, and tableware, all available for free use during your stay. Simply tidy up after use; a cleaning fee of 200 yuan will be charged for excessive grease.
214. 2. What about meals for villa team-building events? What are the options?
215. There are five main options: BBQ (approx. 100 yuan per person), customized group meals (80-180 yuan per person), self-service kitchen (cook it yourself), afternoon tea set (200-400 yuan/set), and nearby partner restaurants (60-150 yuan per person). You can choose a single option or combine them.
216. 3. Do we need to bring our own ingredients for the BBQ?
217. Both options are available. You can bring everything yourself; the grill and charcoal are free of charge. Alternatively, you can have the butler order ingredient packages for you (three tiers available: 80/100/150 yuan per person), which are freshly purchased and marinated on the same day, ready to grill upon arrival. Most groups choose the butler's ordering service for convenience and peace of mind.
218. 4. Is the customized group meal prepared by a chef on-site?
219. It is prepared and plated on-site by a private chef team, not takeout. The chef brings the ingredients and cookware to the villa's kitchen to cook fresh, plates the dishes, and serves them. The area will be cleaned up after the meal. The setting is your own exclusive courtyard, which is more private than a restaurant.
5. How far in advance do I need to book meals?
BBQ needs 2 days' notice, group meals need 3 days, and afternoon tea needs 1 day. We recommend booking even earlier on weekends during peak season. Booking on the day of arrival might not be accommodated; for last-minute meals, you can use the self-service kitchen (available at any time) or nearby restaurants.
6. Can we bring our own drinks? Is there a corkage fee?
You can bring your own alcohol and beverages; there is no corkage fee, and no mandatory consumption. The villa provides ice buckets and glassware. You can also ask the butler to purchase them for you, billed at actual cost.
7. Are there vegetarian, halal, or allergy-friendly options?
Yes. Please inform us in advance for vegetarian, halal, seafood allergies, peanut allergies, etc. The kitchen will prepare them separately at no extra charge. We can also adjust the texture to be softer for the elderly and children, as well as reduce salt and oil.
8. Can you book nearby partner restaurants on our behalf? How do we get there?
We can book on your behalf. Mentioning 'Cuixi Villa guest' will get you special privileges. Three options: Jinlihong (15 mins), Lvyuan Manor (10 mins), and Faxian Restaurant (5 mins). You can drive yourself or have the butler call a car; the shuttle fee is about 30-50 yuan.
9. What dining plan do you recommend for a 20-person team building event?
The most popular is the 'BBQ + group meal' combination: a BBQ to break the ice on the first night, and a high-quality group meal to wrap up at noon the next day. The per capita dining cost for two days is about 200 yuan, and most teams give great feedback. If you only have one meal, you can't go wrong with a BBQ.
10. Can we get an invoice for dining?
We can issue a dining invoice, separate from the room charges. Please provide the invoice details in advance, and you can collect it at check-out or have it mailed. Invoices for nearby restaurants are issued directly by the restaurants.
What about meals for team building at the villa? What dining options are available?
There are five main options: BBQ (about 100 yuan per person), customized group meals (80-180 yuan per person), self-service kitchen (cook it yourself), afternoon tea set (200-400 yuan/set), and nearby partner restaurants (60-150 yuan per person). You can choose a single option or combine them.
Do we need to bring our own ingredients for the BBQ?
Either way works. You can bring everything yourself, and the grill and charcoal are free; or you can have the butler order ingredient packages for you (three tiers available: 80/100/150 yuan per person), which are freshly purchased and marinated on the same day, ready to grill upon arrival. Most groups choose the butler's ordering service for convenience and peace of mind.
How far in advance do I need to book dining? Can I book upon arrival?
BBQ requires 2 days' advance notice, group meals require 3 days, and afternoon tea requires 1 day. We recommend booking even earlier during peak season weekends. Booking on the day of arrival might not be accommodated due to scheduling constraints; for spontaneous meals, you can use the self-service kitchen (available at any time) or nearby restaurants.
Can we bring our own drinks? Is there a corkage fee?
You may bring your own alcohol and beverages; no corkage fee is charged, and there is no forced consumption. The villa provides ice buckets and glassware. You can also ask the butler to purchase them for you, billed at actual cost.
Are there options for vegetarian, halal, or allergen-free ingredients?
Yes. Please inform us in advance about vegetarian, halal, seafood allergies, peanut allergies, etc. The kitchen will prepare them separately at no extra charge. We can also adjust the texture to be softer for the elderly and children, as well as reduce salt and oil.
How do I get to the nearby partner restaurants? Can you help make reservations?
We can make reservations for you. Mention "Cuixi Villa guest" for special perks. Three options: Jinlihong (15 minutes), Lüyuan Shanzhuang (10 minutes), and Faxian Restaurant (5 minutes). You can drive yourself or have the butler call a car; the transfer fee is about 30-50 yuan.
For a team building event of about 20 people, what dining plan do you recommend?
The most popular is the "BBQ + group meal" combination: BBQ for ice-breaking on the first night, and a high-quality group meal to wrap up at noon the next day. The per capita dining cost for two days is about 200 yuan, and most teams have given great feedback. If you only have one meal, you can't go wrong with BBQ.
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🍽️ Want to browse all dining categories first?
This page is the catering booking service guide (how to book, prices, cancellation policy). To first explore all dining categories and menus at the villa (roast lamb, goose banquet, charcoal-stove tea, breakfast, partner restaurants, etc.), go to:
→ Dining & Cuisine Overview: Category Menus & Reference PricesStill wondering what to eat? Let the butler arrange it for you.
Tell us the number of guests, budget, and dietary preferences, and get all your meals sorted with one click.
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