THE ROADMAP
How to become a private chef.
This is the map I would have wanted. Seven clear steps, in order. Under each one is the thing that has to be true before you move to the next. Something you can actually check.
Most people stall at step two. They wait for a perfect posting instead of texting someone they already know. Don't wait, just get started and watch where it takes you!
Get 3–5 years of restaurant experience
Master cooking techniques, organization, time management, and running your station.
GRADUATE WHEN
- Are proficient in cooking techniques
- Can stay organized juggling multiple tasks
- Have good time management
- Can confidently run your station without supervision
Reach out to your whole network
Instagram, your contacts, Facebook. Find the people who are interested in private chef services.
GRADUATE WHEN
- You've started having real conversations with potential clients.
Book your first dinner with someone you know
Charge only for groceries. This service is about buying experience.
GRADUATE WHEN
- You've successfully completed your first service.
SAVE YOUR PROGRESS
Create a free account to build and save your personal Private Chef Roadmap.
The first three steps are yours. Sign up to see the rest, check them off, and keep your place.