| You may misunderstand that hiring a personal chef | | | | others will deliver or prepare the meal in your home |
| will cost you a lot and it is not worth it to spend such | | | | throughout the week. |
| huge money on this! This is a wrong idea. Personal | | | | Place to hire a personal chef: Finding a chef is easy |
| chefs are now helping couples and families to present | | | | by using the USPCA (United States Personal Chef |
| fabulous home cooked dinners to their guests. And | | | | Association) or the CPCA (Canadian Personal Chef |
| it's not as expensive as you think! | | | | Alliance). Here you will find information on personal |
| The reasons of hiring a personal chef: A personal | | | | chefs as well as a directory of members in your area. |
| chef will bring the food, create a nutritious and | | | | Don't view a personal chef as a catering service. |
| balanced meal, figure out the servings needed (so | | | | They are more professional. For busy professionals |
| you don't need to deal with leftovers) and most of | | | | who are looking for quality meals and more time with |
| all give you the freedom to focus on other aspects | | | | their family, a personal chef will prepare several |
| of entertaining while still providing the best food for | | | | entrees and side dishes, store them and clean the |
| your guests. Are you hosting a business lunch? An | | | | kitchen. For the rest of the week all you have to do |
| intimate wedding reception? Or even an intimate | | | | is take them out of the fridge or freezer and reheat |
| dinner for two that just has to be the best? A | | | | to enjoy gourmet meals all week. For families who |
| personal chef can handle any order. You can usually | | | | turn to fast foods and restaurants the cost may |
| choose from a selection of courses they provide or | | | | actually be less than what they are currently paying. |
| arrange for a customized menu. | | | | Some personal chefs also can be booked for private |
| The cost: Prices will vary but you can expect a | | | | or group cooking lessons. Invite a group of your |
| weeks worth of meals (containers, food and cooking | | | | friends to learn the art of creating delectable pasties |
| included) to be about $350 for a family of 4 (20 | | | | or sumptuous seafood from an expert! |
| meals of entrees and side dishes) or $175 for a | | | | If you want to have a wonderful time at home, relax |
| couple (10 meals of entrees and side dishes). Some | | | | all day, no need to wake up in the morning to do a |
| services will prepare all the meals at once while | | | | cookery, a personal chef is the best solution for you. |