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How
does this work?
What is the
difference between a Personal Chef and a Private Chef?
Do you cook
in my kitchen?
How long will
you be here?
Do I heat the
food?
How much
freezer space do you need?
Can you use
my containers?
The cost seems
to be about what I would pay for an entree in a restaurant
- why is that?
Do I pay you
ahead of each cooking date?
How long will
the food last us?
How often will
we need your service?
Do you have a Food
Handler's Certificate?
How
does this work?
First, we will meet to determine what your needs are (i.e.
frequency of dinner preparations, weekly, bimonthly, etc.).
Then we will discuss what your food likes, dislikes, food
allergies, and special dietary requirements are. We will then
decide on your first week's meals and design a menu. Usually
five entrees are chosen, four servings for each entree. This
will provide 20 dinner-sized servings and is flexible depending
on size or preferences. Thereafter, you may call or e-mail
us with your choices for the next two-week menu items. Usually
every two weeks we will prepare these entrees in your home
during the day. We shop, prepare (using our equipment), package
(for freezer or refrigerator), and clean your kitchen.
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What
is the difference between a Personal Chef and a Private Chef?
A private chef is employed by one individual or family full
time, and is often “living in” and preparing up to 3 meals
per day.
A Personal Chef serves several clients, usually one per day,
and provides multiple meals that are custom designed for the
clients particular requests and requirements. These
meals are packaged and stored so that the client may enjoy
them at their leisure in the future.
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Do
you cook in my kitchen?
Yes, we prepare your meals in the safety of your own kitchen.
On our agreed upon cooking date we bring the fresh ingredients
for your meals along with our own pots, pans, and utensils,
and prepare your entrees on site. At the end of the day we
will leave your kitchen clean and full of the aroma of good
home cooking!
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How
long will you be here?
We’ll be cooking several different entrees and side dishes
from scratch, so it will take several hours. It's difficult
to say exactly how many hours. However, we are willing to
work with your schedule or situation, and make arrangements
in advance so that our cooking date is compatible with your
schedule.
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Do
I heat the food?
Yes. Any entree that has been stored for you in your freezer
should be defrosted overnight in your refrigerator and heated
to be enjoyed at the peak of its flavor. We always leave you
with easy-to-follow heating instructions for each entree.
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How
much freezer space do you need?
It depends on the number of meals you request, and the sizes
of the containers, but it does generally require a considerable
amount of freezer space. Why don’t we take a look at your
freezer to see just how much room you have available? Efficient
storage is one of the reasons we prefer to select the appropriate
size, uniform storage containers for our clients.
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Can
you use my containers?
Once again, uniform size containers take less storage space
in your freezer, and we will bring the appropriate containers
for the entrees being prepared. If there is an entree that
would be better suited in your own casserole or baking dish
we can arrange that. The empty containers will be taken back
on each cooking date and the containers will be rotated in
and out of your kitchen regularly.
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The
cost seems to be about what I would pay for an entree in a
restaurant - why is that?
Although fees are expressed per entree or per serving, they
actually represent all of the components that make up the professional
personal chef service. For example, the assessment process that
is completed to determine your likes, needs, special dietary
requirements and requests is used to customize your menu selections.
All of the rescipes are modified to reflect your wants and needs;
meal selections are submitted for your approval; all of the
groceries needed for your meals are included; and your meals
are all prepared in the safety of your own kitchen. Packaging,
labeling and storing your entrees are included in this price.
If you were to compare a personal chef service to restaurant
service you could think of it this way: For a restaurant,
you must drive to get there, possibly wait for a table, take
a chance that your server is having a good day, and if you
have allergies or special requests you don’t always have the
guarantee that they will be honored, since most entrees are
“assembly line” ready in the kitchen. After eating your meal
you must pay for it, tip the server, and get back in your
vehicle to drive home.
If you have a Personal Chef Service, you can heat a beautiful
entree that has been prepared specifically for your palate
and requirements, and eat it in the comfort of your own home.
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Do
I pay you ahead of each cooking date?
Yes, it is customary to pay for the service in advance of
your cooking date. If you like you can leave a check for the
upcoming cooking date on the day we are cooking.
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How
long will the food last us?
Depending on how many entrees you order, and how many evenings
you eat at home we can determine approximately how long your
meals will last. If you travel for business, or entertain
in restaurants during the week, or just enjoy eating out on
occasion the meals will take you further than if you eat one
each night.
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How
often will we need your service?
We’ll be happy to help you determine just how often you
will want to schedule the Personal Chef Service to best serve
your needs. We will make sure it supports your busy lifestyle
without putting any pressure on you.
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Do you have
a Food Handler's Certificate?
Food safety is of primary concern to
the American Personal Chef Association and it's members. The
Food Handler's Certificate, although not currently mandated
in every state, gives you the peace of mind that your Personal
Chef has taken training necessary to have the level of knowledge
required to handle the food that you will be eating in a safe
manner.
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