Chefs

So, you’ve passed through the interview stage and been shortlisted, and now you are waiting to hear about your trial period. This is the critical point and many chefs fall foul of poor preparation and a casual approach. Careful planning is critical. An initial short trial period, normally 3-5 days …

Nowadays it feels like everywhere we turn the label organic food is being used. When you’re shopping for produce, or out to dinner, reading a food label, even when you’re shopping for your pets. It has become a key word used to capture the consumer’s eye knowing that this idea …

After owning my own restaurant for 10 years with lots of successful catering, the closest I ever came to failure was a week out from the wedding I discovered it was for Friday not Saturday, a fairly serious miscommunication. After telling an industry friend about it she admitted she had …

I’ve learned something unique about food. After all of these years cooking for my family, clients and myself I have realized a simple fact that food connects us all. It is a universal language much like smiling is. Most people understand that food is a sign of love, nurturing and …

In many households dinnertime is ideally a relaxing occasion for the family. This is a time when they can come together to discuss their day over a good meal with your loved ones being the best of company. In some households though, dinner with young children around the table can …

As culinary science dives deeper into the health benefits of certain foods, a clearer picture of what we are consuming is being revealed. Today’s doctors suggest a healthy, raw, vegetable based diet in order to help reset the body and perhaps even reverse some of the damage caused by poor …

Most chefs have experienced waking up in the middle of the night and scribbling down a new idea for a dish. The ideas consume their thoughts until the final dish is completed. Numerous hours are spent working on signature dishes and new creations. Constantly tweaking, taking extra ordinary care over …

First and foremost everyone recognizes the luxurious benefits of having your own private chef. At home, on-board your yacht or at your private retreat, the benefits of employing a chef extend far further than exquisite candle lit dinners or the BBQ pool party with friends. However I have to admit, …

This is not an easy question to answer, as the role of a private chef is a demanding one and certain aspects are reliant on the clients’ requirements, however there are some fundamentals that every chef needs to succeed in the private sector. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience a …

Those with vast riches will pay copious amounts of money to eat the most decadent cuisine in the comfort of their own home – or homes. A full-time private chef can earn in access of £50,000 per year in London with additional benefits. An interview for a position as a …