“Become a Personal Chef; an Introduction to the Industry” (AuthorHouse) by Brian T. Koning,is full of practical information about the relatively new and emerging personal chef industry. Released in April, 2004, this book is ideal for anyone who loves to cook and may be looking for an aff...
Chefs are artisans with a passion for creating and making delicious foods for customers. There's no one way to become a chef, and on-the-job experience can be as valuable as formal training. However, taking classes at community colleges or trade schoo
Creativity will also be necessary in dealing with your staff's problems. One thing a chef is responsible for is coming up with new and exotic dishes. A great sense of creativity can help with this and also with finding new ways to prepare old dishes. When the average person goes to a f...
How to Start a Personal Chef Business: (Start Up Tips to Boost Your Personal Chef Business Success)
or seek an apprenticeship opportunity under a master chef or caterer who you particularly admire. If you work hard and prove your mettle, you may be offered a full-time position. Explore job openings in the food industry that are related to recipe development: assistant caterer, sous chef, li...
Create a budget so you know which cooks you can afford. Hiring a personal chef can be considerably cheaper than you might think. A half-day of cooking (around two dinners per week) might cost up to $250. Prices vary greatly depending on your location and whether you have strict dietary ...
Another route is to attend a culinary school, usually one recognized in your country by the culinary profession. These can help people learn everything from the basics of cooking to running a restaurant. No matter which route you take, if you want to become a chef, you should be practicing...
Work can be stressful and no one knows this better than a chef. Chefs have to run kitchen operations, come up with seasonal menus, source the ingredients, and make sure everything happens on time and to their standards. Anyone who loves to cook might dream of becoming a private chef. How...
The chef who brought Peruvian cuisine to the world stage shares some pearls of wisdom for young cooks embarking on a career behind the burners.
A personal chef costs $40 to $100 per hour, or $50 to $80 per person on average. Some chefs charge per year, month, day. Many personal chefs charge $200 to $750 per week.