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Tastebuds • Phoenix, AZ • $15-30 per hour

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Tastebuds is about bringing the passion for food to the client on a more personal, and fun level. A true foodie knows exactly how much fun food can, and should be. This is where I introduce myself to you, as personal chef Alexander Jones. With over 20 years in the restaurant and catering industry, I have decided to take my talents to a different level.

Why pay outrageous costs for a personal chef or catering services, when I love to cook, have a superior knowledge and skill and want to help you?

Qualifications:

* Degree in culinary arts; 1999 New England Culinary Institute
* 20+ years restaurant cooking experience
* Experience in high volume catering
* Efficient in all cooking techniques: grilling, broiling, roasting, braising, deep frying, sautéing, steaming, baking, and poaching

Services:

* Able to prepare individual meals in client's home kitchen
* Assist in shopping for food
* Cooking lessons in client's home
* Cater small to large luncheon/dinner parties/events in client's home kitchen

Occasions:

* Nightly dinner
* Weekly meals
* Backyard barbeque
* Graduation party
* Sit down dinner party paired with wines
* Themed party
* Birthday
* Anniversary party or a gift of a personal chef
* Bridal/baby showers

I have my own knives and all other prep equipment.

I have a valid Maricopa County food handlers permit and manager’s card, as well as a completed course with ServSafe.

I can provide menu costs and ideas.

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Question and answer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. If you don't have the time to cook or if you eat out too much then my services are ideal for you and your family. Weekly meals, cooking instruction, small catering events, dinner parties, backyard bbq's

Q. Describe three recent jobs you've completed.

A. Dinner party for 12. 4 course meal each paired with a different wine. Weekly meals for 26 clients with a wide range of menu

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Don't look to hire someone that simply is in the business to make money. It makes a world of difference when you have someone that loves to cook, knows a lot about food and flavor profiles and that has been in the business for years

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. The passion involved and the love for food that I have. Always thinking outside the box and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Where do you get your ideas and recipes. What inspires you to create new dishes. Who influenced your decision to become a chef

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