How to build a private chef referral network
Build genuine working relationships that lead to the right introductions.
The journal
Notes from a life around food.
Recipes, lessons from service and practical thinking for chefs building something of their own.
Write proposals that make the offer clear
A personal proposal should make the menu, service and next step easy to understand.
Design a menu that feels like yours
Good menu design starts with the occasion, the guest and your own point of view.
Starting a private chef business
A grounded first look at the offer, preparation and early decisions.
The reality of restaurant chef burnout
An honest look at the pressure of kitchen work and the options chefs consider.
What I wish I knew before becoming a private chef
Some things make more sense once you have done the work.