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Originally Posted by irregularjoe  There are three online "schools" that supposedly teach you the business end of it and offer to list you on their sites. Of course they all charge quite a bit, $600 to $1000 just for membership. |
You might just as well throw the $600 to $1000 in a wishing well. Personal chef referrals are virtually all word-of-mouth, just as catering referrals. You'd be better served taking an adult education course in starting a home based business.
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Originally Posted by irregularjoe I've been cooking for many years and am very good at it if I do say so myself. |
Being a successful personal chef is far more than being a good cook. If you're "not up for the strain" of working in a restaurant, what makes you think being a personal chef is your niche. What'll you do when your client says, "Say, uh, Joe, I'm throwing an impromptu dinner party tomorrow night for 25. These are important people. Make certain everything is perfect and keep the budget, including all wine and beverages, under $2K." That's strain!