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Zest How to
- Philadelphia , PA 19125 (map)
- (401) 489-8767
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Personal Chef & Cooking Lessons
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Zest How to • Philadelphia , PA
- You'll be asked a few quick questions that will help describe your needs.
- You'll be asked to provide your contact information so that Israel Buffardi will be able to get in touch with you.
- You'll have the option to get competing quotes from other qualified service professionals, saving you time and money.
I am a personal chef/educator and graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where I specialized in Nutrition. I have started a business, offering catering and in-home cooking lessons to individuals and families throughout the Philadelphia area.
My passion is Mediterranean cuisine. For me, the beauty of Mediterranean cuisine lies in its simplicity and emphasis on quality ingredients, and I savor sharing this nourishing experience with others.
Reviews
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5/5 stars February 6, 2012
I have not tried this gentleman's services, however I placed an ad for a personal chef. His communication during the ad was excellent and he seems like someone I will be asking for in the future. I chose not to hire him only because I decided to cook something for valentines day myself (to add the personal touch). I will definitely consider him for a future event. Thank You!
– Faiz
Question and answer
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Food is More than Fuel.
Imagine food as a sensory experience. Stop, slow down, and savor this experience.
It takes at least 15 minutes for the brain to realize that the stomach is full, no matter how fast food is consumed.
Feed Yourself; Learn How to.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Discover your favorite flavor profiles. What do you like to eat?
Imagine food as a social experience. Share your favorite dishes with others. Will your dinner taste better sitting alone in front of your laptop, or around a table laughing with friends? Start a tradition of Sunday dinners.
Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?
A. What am I Eating?
Consider the impact of your food choices. Where does your food come from? Appreciate what you are eating, and emphasize quality over quantity. How does what we eat now affect what we will eat in the future?
What is growing now? Think seasonal and local.
Is good food affordable?
Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?
A. If it is for catering: What are your needs? What sort of occasion are you looking to cater?
Any special requests?
Budget restrictions?
Favorite foods?
I can tailor my services to meet a range of dietary restrictions, palates, food preferences, and of course budgets.
I can do everything from a formal 7 course sit down plated dinner, to a casual buffet.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I love sharing my passion for food with others. Teaching someone how to cook and watching the excitement on their face as they pull something out of the oven makes it all worth it.
Even just seeing the enjoyment people get out of my meals as they are eating them is fulfilling for me.
Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.
A. Please contact me for pricing details, as they depend on the cost of groceries and individual needs.
I can provide cooking lessons for around $50 per hour.
Catering costs can cover a wide range depending on individual needs.
