What type of food do you prepare?
Chef David is very well versed in standard American cuisine, French Cooking, Asian, Latin American/Mexican Fare, and others. Sushi is a trained art, and I am not a certified sushi chef.
French preparation & cooking techniques and traditionally trained culinary arts are a strength.
I am not professionally trained in Patisserie or Pastry Arts, however, can prepare and execute homemade desserts.
What is the process for hiring you, setting a date? who buys the food?
We connect with each client personally for an introductory phone call to discuss desired event services that are needed, solidify an event date, and familiarize both the client and chef with In-Home Chef event details and procedures.
Menu Ideas are presented to the client, or Custom Menus are discussed and mutually decided upon. At this time, the client may or may not decide to take advantage of upgrading food menu items for the In-Home Chef event.
On the Day or Evening of the In-Home Chef event, the Executive Chef will provide all Food Items, Tools, and small wears needed to execute the In-Home Chef event. The Client will provide the event location, some of the kitchen equipment, guest count, and any alcoholic beverages that may be consumed during the event.
The In-Home Chef Will Arrive 2-3 Hours prior to dinner service and will prepare, cook, execute, serve & clean up all items during your In-Home Chef event. It may require an assistant in some cases. The In-Home Chef will consistently check with each host throughout the event to ensure all expectations are being met and exceeded.
Upon Departure, the Client and the In-Home Chef will handle any unsettled accounts, if needed. Gratuities are accepted, but not required for any executed In-Home Chef Event.
What are your rates and terms?
In-Home Chef event rates are determined based on:
Chef Service fees & Travel
Food Costs
Food Shopping (Hours)
Menus are not pre-determined, therefore each In-home chef event will be costed and discussed with each client separately. Our costs will never exceed budgeted expectation.
Each private In-Home chef event will require 50 % before the service, and 50% upon completion.
Gratuities are accepted and preferred but not mandatory or obligated.
