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Host a Fabulous Dinner Party – Without The Stress!

There may be several reasons why you would host a dinner party; it could be that you would like to celebrate an occasion, show gratitude to a loved one, connect with friends or even impress a business associate or client.

However, if we are honest with ourselves, most of us will admit that dinner parties are actually very stressful and exhausting occasions.   There is a guest list to compile, menus to devise, shopping to do, the table to set and that’s without even lifting a spoon or paring knife. Why on earth would any sane person opt to put themselves through all of that effort? Wouldn’t it be better to book a table at a top restaurant?

The good news is, you don’t have to do either. You can employ a personal chef and they will take over most of the more stressful tasks, from pre-prep through to making sure that every last glass and knife is thoroughly washed and put away afterwards.

So what exactly could you expect from your personal chef that would make the experience far more appealing than cooking yourself:

  • Menu suggestions from a trained profession Their menu options are likely to be far more innovative than most of us everyday cooks can stretch to and they will, of course, include options for any special dietary requirements, if required.
  • Specific shopping for exact quantities of absolutely everything necessary, including the freshest of seasonal ingredients should you so wish, without a mad dash around the deli or supermarket.
  • All the pre-preparation will be done without you lifting a single finger.
  • Your personal chef will cook the number of beautifully arranged courses you decide upon.
  • Each plate will land in front of your guests at exactly the right temperature and at the time you decide.
  • You can get ready at your leisure.
  • If you have kids you can put them to bed without the pressure of simmering pans.
  • You will be able to chat to your guests without having to dash off every five minutes to check the oven and ending up in the midst of a totally different conversation every time.
  • Afterwards, the kitchen and equipment will be cleaned and replaced without you facing the washing up and you can head to bed to relax and replete.

And even if you usually opt to eat out on special occasions there are still advantages over that of heading to your local 5* restaurant:

  • No babysitter or taxi to book or let you down.
  • Your chef will have only your menu to work on not a whole restaurant full of other guests.
  • No distractions or external noise plus total privacy should you be hosting a business meal.

Hiring a personal chef for the day would also make a great gift for a loved one – imagine how grateful they will be when they can enjoy a gourmet meal with absolutely no effort.

There are even good solid reasons to consider hiring a full-time chef. If you work long hours and often buy take-out food rather than bothering to cook you are probably eating an extremely unhealthy diet. With a hectic schedule planning nutritious meals, doing all the shopping and providing good quality and healthy meals can be daunting. The time you would save could enable you to enjoy more free time to spend as you wish. A personal chef can:

  • Plan all of your weekly meals for the whole family – customising to allow for any dietary requirements, as necessary.
  • Organise the shopping and buy only fresh and seasonal ingredients.
  • Make fresh healthy and balanced meals which are preservative free.
  • More variety – we all get jaded and end up churning out the same few options over and over again.
  • This option could be surprisingly cost-effective – a professional will take the time to buy only the necessary ingredients for each meal and avoid all of the waste that accumulates each week and never, ever gets eaten. Most people would be shocked at how much foodstuffs we each buy and then throw away unused.
  • You could choose to hire a personal chef to prepare all your weekly meals in advance rather than employ them full-time. You will be able to eat well without any effort at all. They could even devise meals to keep in the deep freeze or fridge, packaged and labelled appropriately and easy to thaw or reheat.

Whether you opt for hiring a full or part-time chef or simply splash out on the odd occasion, it is bound to be an enjoyable experience. All of the pleasure of eating well-prepared food – with none of the mundane choosing, buying and cooking and clean up to spoil your pleasure!

November 3, 2017

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