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for them. The chef then will shop for all needed ingredients, prepare the meal(s) on a designated "cook date" in the client's home, package the meals for the refrigerator or freezer, clean the kitchen, and leave detailed reheating instructions. Some personal chefs also provide the same services for one-time events such as dinner parties, or special events. Many personal chefs also offer personalized cooking lessons in the privacy of a client's home, either one-on-one or in groups.
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provided by the chef. Some chefs charge a fee based on the number of meals and servings prepared each time, and some charge an hourly fee plus the cost of food. Typically, the chef is given approval, a deposit, or (if familiar with the guest/frequent client) an expense account for the menu. The number of personal chef businesses in North
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In terms of experience, personal chefs tend to be chefs who have worked in restaurants, hotels, catering, or all three, though many culinary students become personal chefs directly out of school. Some personal chefs do not have formal culinary training but are passionate home cooks, some with years
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of experience and knowledge feeding their families and friends. Potential clients can research personal chefs in their area via online membership registries, search engines, or a personal chef staffing agency.
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