What is the difference between a personal chef and a private chef?
Usually a private chef is employed by one individual or a family full time and is often "living with them" 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 client's particular requests and requirements. These meals may be packaged and stored so that the clients may enjoy them at their leisure in the future.
Are you cooking in our kitchen?
Yes, I am prepare your meals in the safety of your own kitchen on our agreed upon cooking date, I bring the freshest ingredients for your meals along with my own utensils, and prepare your meals on site. At the end of the day I leave your kitchen clean and full of the aroma of good home cooking.
How long will you be here?
If you request to prepare your meals in advance for several days I will be cooking different entrees and side dishes from scratch, so it will take several hours. For your dinner parties for more people I cannot say exactly how many hours, however I am most willing to work with your schedule or situation, and we can make arrangements in advance so that my cooking date and time is compatible with your schedule.
During preparation and dinner, is it OK if I watch-or help?
As a professional, while working, being distracted by conversation or inquiries can become dangerous causing burns, cuts or mistakes. You are very welcome to check in occasionally, it is preferred that my focus remains on the job at hand but it would be my pleasure to give you some explanation of what I am preparing.
Do I have to be at home when you come to cook?No, as long as appropriate arrangements are made in advance.I’m a picky eater, will you adjust your recipes based on my likes and dislikes?By all means! Before your first day of service I will ask you a detailed questions to find out about your food
preferences, allergies, or other dietary requirements.What does the personal chef service include?
What are some benefits of having a personal chef?
I have a small business and am looking to decrease my medical premiums. Do you provide meal service and nutritional consulting to small businesses?
Yes. Please call me to discuss my affordable program to help improve the health of your workforce by changing their eating habits.
Do you offer cooking birthday parties for kids and children?
Absolutely! They are very popular. I'll provide all the ingredients, supplies, direction and supervision for the kids to cook a main course (pizza) and some sweets (decorated cookies) plus cooking-themed games and party favors. Call me at 510.465.CHEF to book your party today!
What are some of your favorite food web sites?
There are so many good ones but here are some I enjoy most:
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Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you. 510-913-3079.
Currently serving the East Bay, San Francisco, and the Peninsula: Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Montclair,
San Francisco, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, Emeryville, Alamo, Danville, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Woodside, Hillsborough, Kensington and other communities.
I am a member of the national Personal Chef Directory and the American Personal Chef Association.
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Chez Ellen Personal Chef Services & Catering
ph: 510.913.3079