Occasionally, a story begins with its ending. This story ends with an emphatic “Oui!” The question that prompted the response? “When you look back on your career, would you still make the choice to become a private chef?” So, you have the question and its answer, but that is not …
Read More »Private Chef or Personal Chef: What’s in a Title?
Clarifying the difference between a private chef and a personal chef I’m a recruiter. In my business terminology matters. Incorrect terminology can lead me down a faulty path as I look to fill positions. Correct terminology provides me with a road map to help my clients achieve their goals. The …
Read More »Private Chef Hire In 2018: An Upward Trend
Private chef hire is an increasing trend for families around the world For those who can afford the luxury of hiring their very own personal or private chef to come into their home and cook healthy meals and snacks based on their specific tastes and unique dietary requirements.. it makes …
Read More »Persian Food
Previously when friends, colleagues and acquaintances explained their assumptions about Persian food they always thought this regional cuisine was similar to Indian, Turkish, Arabic and other neighbouring countries. Everyone is always surprised and intrigued when they sample authentic Persian food due to its unique taste and flavours. I have always …
Read More »True Luxury Food: Setting new Standards for Food Provisioning
You will agree that food provisioning can look very different from Villa to Villa, Yacht to Yacht and country to country. The game is to get the world´s best products both locally and internationally delivered on time from a reliable source with professional high-end service within the given budget. Let´s …
Read More »Voltaire
One summer I accepted a gig in France, the London agency paired me with a firecracker of a girl called Nina. Nina’s role was to serve at table for our client, a French aristocrat. Nina was from Oxford and Chile and was studying for her Masters. For her this job …
Read More »The Importance Of Portion Control
In my years as a private chef I have noticed that clients that have cooking services offered at home tend to have every meal coursed, which can add up to a substantial amount of food if not portioned correctly. Due to the fact that eating in abundance can increase weight gain, …
Read More »The Artistic Chef
With modern phones and tablets playing host to our favourite social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. We are never far away from recipes and food related topics. Food is a huge part of people’s everyday lives and for those of us not fortunate enough to be able to …
Read More »Is Achieving your Ultimate Private Chef Salary at the Top of your Christmas List?
With the end of yet another year in sight, the festive period begins, and with it our thoughts turn to the New Year. It’s a time when people start planning goals and resolutions for the coming New Year. One topic that’s normally high on the agenda is a change in …
Read More »Food Imagery
The demon that can make or break your job application As private chefs you should be investing time and effort into keeping your photo portfolio up to date and ready for new job opportunities. Before my critics pounce upon me… I should explain that I am far from a …
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