FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $55/hour for personal chef services. I do a wide variety of services, from cooking and serving meals, weekly meal preparation, food shopping, menu preparation, etc. I am available for cooking classes and private events (dinner parties, etc). Price upon inquiry.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to understand what my clients are looking for, and if there are any food allergies/concerns or cuisine preferences. I like to understand what my clients are looking to get out of my services, and will spend an hour or so talking about expectations.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE Chef, Sutro’s San Francisco, CA October 2010 to 2014 Executive Chef, Presidio Café San Francisco, CA September 2009 to October 2010 Executive Chef, Fog City Diner San Francisco, CA 2003-2005 Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager, Boulevard Restaurant San Francisco, CA 1997-2003 Chef de Cuisine, Stars Café San Francisco, CA 1994-1997 CULINARY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Executive Chef THISTLE Health Berkeley, CA March 2016 to July 2017 (Healthy gluten free, dairy free food delivery) Culinary Consultant, Research & Development Chef Various locations 2005-2009 Dominical, Costa Rica San Francisco Bay Area (Woodside Hotels, Stanford Park Hotel) Shanghai, China Research & Development Chef, Hunter Gatherer Shanghai, China 2013-2014 CATERING & PERSONAL CHEF Personal Chef, By Referral (and Kitchit) Ongoing Personal chef in Bay Area for private parties and family events Executive Chef, The Mountain Terrace Woodside, CA October 2014 to April 2016 (Awarded best venue 2015 by wedding spot)