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Private chef at home: SMS deposits and 4x for premium menus

Private dinners and events at home: collect deposits by SMS, offer 4x payments for premium menus, with automatic receipts.

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How it works

Follow an SMS payment link from creation to confirmation.

Create the payment link

Enter the phone number, identity, amount and memo.

PayLinker side

Ready to send

Customer side

Waiting

Phone number

0505010105

Full name

Lucy Martin

Amount

€189.00

Label

Catering booking

SMS sent to Lucy

PayLinker pushes the link as soon as you click “Send”.

PayLinker SMS

[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:

paylinker.fr/abc

Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.

PayLinker SMS

[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:

paylinker.fr/abc

Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.

The secure link lands directly on their phone.

Secure Stripe checkout

Amount charged

€189.00

Catering booking

Card number
Expiry
CVC

Order paid

You receive €189.00 and the SMS link becomes the receipt.

Amount charged

€189.00

Catering booking

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Benefits for private chefs

Each evening secured with deposits and flexible payments

  • SMS payment link for Chef A Domicile in under 2 minutes.
  • Deposit confirmed before travel or booking: fewer no-shows.
  • 1–4 instalments when amounts are higher and it makes sense.
  • Real-time notifications and automatic receipts for you and your clients.
  • Clear history for accounting and reminders: everything is logged.
  • Pro plan €9.90/month, no commitment and cancellable at any time from your PayLinker customer area, or pay-as-you-go.

Secure your next private dinner

Deposit link by SMS to lock in the date

When a client books you for a private dinner, you send a deposit link by SMS or email. They pay in a few seconds, the date is secured and you can offer 4x payment for premium tasting menus.

A solution adapted to premium at‑home services

PayLinker Pro €9.90 / month with no commitment or pay‑as‑you‑go, ideal for private chefs with variable schedules and high‑value menus.

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Frequently asked questions from private chefs

How much deposit for Chef A Domicile?+

E.g. 80,00 € to secure, then a second link for the balance.

Can clients pay in 4 instalments?+

Yes when relevant. You’re paid immediately, Stripe handles the schedule.

Are receipts automatic?+

Yes, a PDF receipt is sent after each payment for you and your client.

What if payment fails?+

You’re notified and can resend or adjust the amount before planning.

Do I need a terminal?+

No, everything is via SMS/shareable link. Ideal for mobile or remote work.

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Secure your next private chef service with PayLinker.

SMS deposits, instalments, automatic receipts: you protect your evenings and your ingredient purchases.

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Private chef & SMS deposits focus

For private chefs, each evening combines menu design, shopping and service. With PayLinker, you send an SMS deposit link as soon as the menu and date are agreed: the client pays from their phone, you secure your time and purchases. For premium tasting menus and high‑end services, you can offer instalment payments via Stripe. You are paid out by Stripe immediately to your connected Stripe account in PayLinker, while the client spreads the cost, which helps them confirm their booking more easily. PayLinker works without a terminal: a smartphone is enough to create links for deposits, balances and options (wine pairings, extra courses, special ingredients). Each payment is time‑stamped and tied to a date, which makes accounting and communication with your clients easier. Your own conditions remain the base: you define deposits, deadlines and cancellation policy, while PayLinker handles notifications, payment collection and history.

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