Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRIVATE CHEF and a PERSONAL CHEF?
A: A Private Chef works for one family and is responsible for feeding that family every day. A Private Chef can also work on a free-lance basis and have many clients that they provide cheffing services to on a per-event basis, such as dinner parties or brunches served in their homes, or birthday parties or family gathering celebrations.
A Personal Chef has a set group of families that they prepare food for, usually in their respective homes, and typically done on a weekly basis. A Personal Chef cooks leaves the prepared food packaged in their refrigerator with reheating instructions. Personal Chefs cook according to the specific likes and dislikes, and diet restrictions of their clientele.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRIVATE CHEF and a CATERER?
A: Caterer's typically serve large numbers of guests at events such as large weddings, graduations, retirements, and professional events, while Private Chef's will typically serve smaller numbers in more intimate venues, such as events held at the client's private residence.
Q: IS IT AFFORDABLE TO HIRE A PERSONAL CHEF, AND IF SO WHY?
A: Absolutely! If you consider the time you spend driving to the store, plus shopping, preparing, cooking, and cleaning up, or driving and waiting to be served at a restaurant..you will save yourself about 10 - 12 hours per week on average. Add to that the high cost of traveling (have you noticed the price of gas?!) and tippiing and if you add all those costs up, a Personal Chef is much more affordable than you might think! Plus, the safety and health issues revolving around eating out, except on special occasions of course, and you are farther ahead to have meals prepared for you to your exact health and palate specifications.
Utilizing a Personal Chef also eliminates wasted food that hangs around in your refrigerator until it's spoiled.
Lastly, portion control is taken care of by the Personal Chef, assisting those keeping track of calories or wishing to drop a few pounds.
Q: DO YOU TEACH CLASSES TO TEENS?
A: Yes, you bet! Chef Z LOVES to teach teens aged 12 and over! Kids need a good role model regarding cooking and health and Chef Z is the perfect person to do that. They will learn good cooking techniques in a fun and informational atmosphere, fostering the desire to cook at home and instilling a desire that will pay off well into adulthood. Classes are offered by Chef Z in the central Virginia area and nationwide.