When my husband and I tied the knot last year, we didn't want anything lavish. Both of us did the big wedding and reception thing with our first spouses. This time around, we wanted a home wedding, complete with an intimate reception in the backyard. For the reception, we chose to hire a local caterer. From the first meeting, we knew the caterer would make sure everything was perfect. She came up with a menu that allowed for the dietary needs of our varied group of friends. She designed and ordered the cake, and even took care of setting up the tables and chairs. All we had to do was show up. If you and your beloved are planning something simple at home, it pays to work with the right caterer. Let me share how we worked with ours, and why we would do it again without hesitation.
You might think that only the rich and famous hire personal chefs, but this is not the truth at all. Many everyday people find that hiring someone to prepare meals and snacks for them is a good idea. If you're tossing around the idea of hiring a personal chef to cook for you and your family, follow these tips.
Determine Why You Want to Hire a Personal Chef
First of all, you should determine why you want to hire a personal chef. If you are someone who doesn't like to cook but who enjoys eating home-cooked meals, hiring a personal chef might be right for you. Hiring a personal chef can also be a good idea if you're a busy person who just does not have the time to cook or if you are hoping to change the way that you eat so that you can live a healthier lifestyle. By first assessing why you are thinking about hiring a personal chef, you can determine whether or not it's a good idea to do so and can have a better idea of who you should hire for the job.
Meet With a Few Personal Chefs
Once you have decided that you want to hire a personal chef, you might be ready to hire someone for the job right away. However, you probably will not want to rush into this decision. Instead, consider meeting with a few personal chefs so that you can try their dishes, inquire about their pricing, and get to know them a little better. Then, when you do hire someone for the job, you can feel good in knowing that you have hired the right person.
Let the Personal Chef Know What You Are Looking For
The person you hire to work as a personal chef for you is probably only going to be able to help you out if you let them know what you are looking for. First of all, you will need to decide if you want a full-time personal chef or if you just want someone who will prepare dinner for you and your family a few nights a week. Secondly, you should let them know about the types of foods that you like, the style of cooking that you prefer, and more so that they will know what to do. Then, don't be afraid to give them feedback about the foods that they have prepared. After all, if you don't provide feedback, they won't really have a way of knowing which dishes and ingredients you do and do not like.
Share5 June 2020
