Personal Chef Business Startup Guide
Personal Chef Business Startup Guide
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, the podcast that helps culinary professionals build successful, independent careers on their own terms.Hosted by Chris Spear, a personal chef with over a decade of experience and the founder of Chefs Without Restaurants, this show dives into the business side of being a personal chef—from pricing strategies and marketing to client acquisition and scaling your services.Each episode features practical advice, real-world strategies, and expert insights to help you turn your culinary skills into a profitable, sustainable business. Whether you’re transitioning from restaurant work, launching a side hustle, or looking to take your existing personal chef business to the next level, this podcast will give you the tools and confidence to succeed.
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The podcast focuses on critical business aspects of being a personal chef, covering topics such as pricing strategies, client acquisition, and marketing. Example episodes include discussions on payment methods with Chef Matt Collins and the essential do's and don'ts of running a personal chef business, helping chefs avoid common pitfalls and streamline operations.
Welcome to the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, the podcast that helps culinary professionals build successful, independent careers on their own terms.
Hosted by Chris Spear, a personal chef with over a decade of experience and the founder of Chefs Without Restaurants, this show dives into the business side of being a personal chef—from pricing strategies and marketing to client acquisition and scaling your services.
Each episode features practical advice, real-world strategies, and expert insights to help you turn your culinary skills into a profitable, sustainable business. Whether you’re transitioning from restaurant work, launching a side hustle, or looking to take your existing personal chef business to the next level, this podcast will give you the tools and confidence to succeed.
When you run a personal chef business, getting paid isn’t always as simple as it should be. From payment disputes to canceled checks and questionable Venmo transactions, every chef has a horror story.
In this episode, I sit down with Chef Matt Collins to talk about the best payment methods, when to require deposits, and how to protect yourself from payment issues. If you take money for your services—whether as a personal chef, caterer, or food entrepreneur—this is a must-listen!
We share real-life payment horror stories, break down the pros and cons of different payment methods, and discuss strategies to avoid late or missing payments.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The best payment methods for personal chefs (and which ones to avoid)
Why deposits are crucial & how much to require upfront
The hidden risks of Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal transactions
How to handle clients who want to split payments between multiple people
Real horror stories of chefs who got scammed or didn’t get paid
How to protect yourself from last-minute cancellations & chargebacks
Tips for handling cash payments and avoiding tax issues
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