Personal Chef

Hire A Personal Chef For Your Next Dinner Party

Didn’t you always wish you could have a personal chef like the celebrities? Well now you can!

Ok, probably not for everyday, but if you are planning a special dinner party, it may not be as costly as you might imagine to hire a chef for the occasion.

A personal chef will bring the food, create a nutritious and balanced meal, figure out the servings needed (so you don't need to deal with leftovers) and most of all give you the freedom to focus on other aspects of entertaining while still providing the best food for your guests.

If you have a special occasion of any size from a wedding reception, to a small business lunch to a special romantic dinner for two, a personal chef can help make the event spectacular. Personal chefs usually have a selection of courses you can choose from, but most are also flexible so if you want something special that is not on their list they are willing to customize for you.

How much does hiring a personal chef cost?

Prices will vary but you can expect a weeks worth of meals (containers, food and cooking included) to be about $350 for a family of 4 (20 meals of entrees and side dishes) or $175 for a couple (10 meals of entrees and side dishes).

Some services will prepare all the meals at once while others will deliver or prepare the meal in your home throughout the week.

Finding a chef is easy by using the USPCA (United States Personal Chef Association - www.uspca.com) or the CPCA (Canadian Personal Chef Alliance - www.cpcalliance.com). Here you will find information on personal chefs as well as a directory of members in your area.

Will they do meals just for my family?

Personal chefs are more than just a catering service. For busy professionals who are looking for quality meals and more time with their family, a personal chef will prepare several entrees and side dishes, store them and clean the kitchen. For the rest of the week all you have to do is take them out of the fridge or freezer and reheat to enjoy gourmet meals all week. For families who turn to fast foods and restaurants the cost may actually be less than what they are currently paying.

In addition to providing you with meals, sometimes personal chefs will also provide cooking lessons. This can be a fun way to have a little party with some of your friends and learn how to cook special meals.

While not everyone needs the daily services of a personal chef you may wish to treat yourself to the luxury of a fabulous dinner at home - no cooking, cleaning or experience necessary!

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