What information should I share first with a private chef?

The number of guests, the allergies and dietary requirements, your cuisine preferences and your budget. These four elements are enough for the chef to propose a first bespoke menu.

Should I state the budget from the start?

Yes. Stating a budget allows the chef to calibrate produce and the number of courses without unnecessary back-and-forth, for a fitting proposal from the first conversation.

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The Perfect Brief for Your Private Chef

A beautiful dinner starts with a clear brief. The sharper your expectations, the closer your private chef's menu will be to your wishes. Here is how to make that exchange count.

Constraints

Sharing allergies, diets and guest count

Before the desires come the constraints. Share the exact number of guests, the allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements of each one. These details are the foundation of a safe and well-judged menu. They also help the chef adjust quantities and shape the team, as we detail for our private chef service.

Desires

Sharing your wishes and the spirit of the evening

Gastronomic dinner, convivial meal, regional cuisine or a culinary journey: share the atmosphere you have in mind as much as the dishes you love. Mention the produce you adore, those you avoid, and the occasion being celebrated. The chef then turns this intention into a bespoke menu, refined with you during an initial conversation.

Budget

Framing the budget and the format

Stating a budget is not in the least indelicate; it is the best way to receive a fitting proposal from the start. The budget shapes the choice of produce, the number of courses and any extra support in the dining room. To share all of these details and receive a tailored proposal, write to us via our contact page.

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What information should I share first with a private chef?: The number of guests, the allergies and dietary requirements, your cuisine preferences and your budget. These four elements are enough for the chef to propose a first bespoke menu.
Should I state the budget from the start?: Yes. Stating a budget allows the chef to calibrate produce and the number of courses without unnecessary back-and-forth, for a fitting proposal from the first conversation.

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The Perfect Brief for Your Private Chef

Sharing allergies, diets and guest count

Sharing your wishes and the spirit of the evening

Framing the budget and the format

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