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The Professional Personal Chef: The Business of Doing Business as a Personal Chef (Book only)

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I was a little disappointed to see that the first 100 pages or so is a basic primer on starting a business. There are better books for that, my favorite is Small Time Operator. The rest of the text is more of what you would expect, but I think it could go much more in depth. I would like to see the author leave the basic business info, such as whether to incorporate, run as a sole proprietor, etc., to other books and expound on the daily issues of a personal chef. All in all a good basic primer, but I think something more is needed for someone really considering starting a business in this field.

This is the most COMPLETE book one can get when wanting to start your own Personal Chef Business. It explains EVERYTHING you need to know including a small contract to sign on your behalf as well as the clients, a client assessment form, quizzes at the end of each chapter, how to store your foods after cooking them, a few recipes... A MUST GET BOOK if you want to start your own personal chef business. I highly recommend it.

This book is very informative and has guided me from the moment I checked it out of my school's library 2 years ago. I knew I had to buy a copy for myself when I got tired of re-checking it out from school.

It gives you all the information you need: legal, licenses, how to apply for licenses and how to state your type of business as a "service" when it comes to licensing (different fees or no license is required for some), etc.

It is an invaluable resource for me and I know I will refer to it again and again. I will also look for an updated version to be certain I am up to the minute when it comes to this business.

Good advice that covers all aspects of becoming a successful Personal Chef. Well organized and written in specific terms that clearly outlines practical steps for application. Fundamentally sound information for anyone aspiring to be professionally competent in a very rewarding vocation.

This book covers every aspect of starting your own personal chef business. It even helps with the type of products needed to store the food in the freezer and reheating instructions. I used many of her templates to set up my business with my clients.

This book speaks from experience! It resonates the actual voices of Personal Chefs and extols their expertise. Anyone remotely interested in becoming a Professional Personal Chef must adopt this book as their Personal Chef Bible. Yes, it is a text book; yes, it is packed with detailed information; yes it has review questions & exercises; and YES it is the REAL DEAL! Candy Wallace, as the Executive Director of the APPCA, has tirelessly promoted the Personal Chef Industry to bring it to the forefront of the Culinary World. And further, she has proven it is a viable field of choice for a very diverse group of cooks. From Executive Chefs to Homemakers to Mid-Life Career Changers, we all continue to benefit from her driving force of energy for true validation. Her collaboration with Greg Forte, an excellent hunter-gatherer of specifics, has produced the ultimate resource for our industry. I applaud them both for a stellar performance. Now, this resource can prepare the aspiring student for a satisfying career in the food industry that is as much about the service as the food. Read, digest and practice!

Chef Jim

This is an incredible alternative to those expensive trainings offered by the three top very reputable Personal Chef Associations. It in no way should replace that valuable training but it is truly a great start for the person who is just starting out in the industry and doesn't have the means to pay for the training right away!

Great Information!

This book is The Authority on the Personal Chef Industry.
For anyone interested in learning about the Personal Chef Industry this bbok is a must have. Anyone who already is a Personal Chef like myself this is the book for us.
Candy Wallace and Greg Forte do a terrific job walking the reader through every aspect of the Personal Chef Business.
Interested in learning more about what we do as Personal Chefs or wanting to become a Personal Chef or Want to be your own Personal Chef learn how to save time and create delicious and healthy meals for your loved ones this book is a must have.
Chef Candy Wallace and Greg Forte Thank You for this great insight into one of the most exciting culinary fields today.

Thank you,

Chef Harvey M Golden

I got this thinking it was a how to book. However it is a text book that needs to be used in conjunction with class room instruction.

This book answers a lot of important questions! I'm not done reading it yet, but so far, it's been extremely informative!