Client 

      Common

         Questions &

                Answers

 1) What is the difference between a personal chef and a private chef?

  Private Chef: is an employee, employed by one family or an individual on a full time basis. Many times this chef is a live-in and prepares up to 3 meals daily.

 Personal Chef: is a business owner who serves many clients and provides many meals that are customized for each clients's needs. These meals can be packed based on the needs of the client, to be eaten when desired.

 2)  Do you cook in my kitchen?

   Yes, I will prepare your meals in the safety of your kitchen. Before I leave for the day, everything I use is cleaned and returned the way I found it.

 3) How long will you be here?

    I will be cooking several entre'es and side dishes from scratch, it will take several hours. The amount of time is dependent on the time the food takes to cook and the set up of the kitchen.

4) What is typically covered for your fee?

Peronal Chef: My fee covers one entre'e and two side dishes per meal per person Monday-Thursday. Shabbat & Yom Tov fees are higher.  The amount of food prepared will be dependent on the eating habits of the client.

 For Catering & Food Service Clients:

    Client is responsible for all food cost, paper goods & tablecloths (if applicable). Upon signing of agreement the client is given an estimate of food cost, paper goods etc. These estimated cost are PAID IN FULL at the time of signing of agreement. If the cost are higher the client will be billed for the difference in the final bill. If the cost are lower the final bill will be adjusted as a refund to the client. In addition there is cost of labor. Labor cost will include time to cook food, set up,clean up and wait staff.

5) How is the fee determined?

    The fee for service is determined by various factors. These factors include a) the type of main course cooked. b) the time it is estimated that the food will take to cook. c) the amount of entre'es and side dishes requested to be prepared. d) How often the service is provided to client. e) Fees for weekday meals are different than fees for Shabbat, Yom Tov and Sunday meals.

 6) Is there a Mashgiach Fee?

   As a general rule there is no masgiach fee. However in the event that the client or the synagogue request a mashgiach this fee is the responsiablity of the client. 

7) Does the client heat the food?

   Yes, deforsting and heating instructions can be left upon request.

8) How much freezer or refrigator space do you need?

   This will depend on the amount of food requested to be cooked, size of and amount of containers stored.

 9) What type of side dishes do you prepare?

    I prepare side dishes that complete the entre'es you have selected. You may select the side dishes based on the list provided to you or we can discuss other options.

10) What if I want you to prepare additional side dishes, soups, salads, appeitzers or desserts?

I would be glad to provide this service to you. However it will require an additional fee.

11) What type of personal chef service do you provide?

a) Daily b) Weekly c) Monthly d) Shabbat e)Yom Tov f) Private Parties g) Kiddush h) Any Simcha i) Family Event.

 12) What other services do you provide?

a)Serve the meal b) Tray garnishing c) Clean up from meal d) Mashgiach Service e) Wait staff for large events

Fees for these services are beyond the cost of cooking. Fees are based on the amount of time needed for services rendered.

 13) What forms of payment do you accept?

    a) Money Order b) Certified bank Check c) Cash d) Personal Check e) Business Check f) Royal Gift Card

* Please Note: Checks which are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a bank fee of no less than $25.00 and an additional bookkeeping fee of $20.00 will be added.

14) When is payment rendered?

      A 50% deposit for labor cost is expected at the time the agreement is signed. The balance is due upon arrival on the day of cooking. Catered event or food service will be stated in agreement.

15) What happens if the cooking date is changed after the agreement is signed?

 A mutually agreed upon rescheduling date will take place within 30 days from scheduled date. If a rescheduled date can not take place within 30 days a refund minus 10% or $100.00(whichever is greater). The sum of money kept is for time spent with client.

16) Do we provide service for Passover?

  Yes. Call for details