July 16th is National Personal Chef Day #NationalPersonalChefDay and if Charlie had been #Homeschooling still then we would have celebrated National Personal Chef Day in our Home Economics Cooking Class. Charlie would have been the Chef and prepared all the meals today. Even though Charlie is out of school now thanks to his graduation were still going to practice being a personal chef.
In the next couple weeks Charlie will be looking for a job and most likely Charlie will end up working at a Fast Food restaurant and learning to be a Chef will help him in the restaurant business. I have a question for you. Do you have any tips I can share with Charlie about becoming a personal Chef or any place we can visit to help Charlie celebrate National Personal Chef Day?
Are you always ready to save the day by making warm homemade meals? Then I would like to let you know personal chefs are celebrated on National Personal Chef Day on July 16th. National Personal Chef Day is commemorated to honor the relentless hard work and efforts of personal chefs that can range from standing for long hours every day to going shopping for ingredients to taking care of special cravings and/or dietary restrictions.
The National Personal Chef Day was created by the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). In recent years, there has been a growing demand for personal chefs and, seeing this, the association was established. The USPCA is known for being the ultimate place to research and hire the perfect personal chef. Several personal chefs have enlisted themselves as members of the USPCA. The association also provides people with help in establishing and expanding their personal chef business.
A USPCA membership can offer insurance coverage, educational conferences, partnerships, and many other benefits. A personal chef is often the answer for people with hectic and busy schedules that prevent them from eating fresh, home-cooked meals. Previously, hiring personal chefs was considered exclusively reserved for the elite. With the improving economic conditions of many households, more and more people are able to hire these professionals for their dietary needs.
A personal chef’s job is not just to cook food for their clients. Personal Chefs have to start by learning about their clients’ eating habits, preferences, and any dietary restrictions/allergies. A personal chef can offer clients ideas by showing them their personal menu cards. Once the meals are decided, clients can decide on the days and timings they would like to have their meals prepared. Depending on a client’s situation, a personal chef will also be able to help them to obtain the right ingredients.
In ancient times, royals and aristocrats hired a team of chefs. As the years passed, not much changed as wealthy people continue to hire people who refer to themselves as private chefs. Private chefs exclusively cook for one client or household. Usually, private chefs also stay in the same house as their employers. Personal chefs, in contrast, work for multiple clients for a fixed period. Personal chefs are also people who graduated from culinary schools, are employed in culinary departments, or are normal people who have a special interest in food.
NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY ACTIVITIES
- If you have a personal chef or know one, use National Personal Chef Day as a chance to treat them for a change. Prepare them a warm and hearty meal. Plan ahead so you have enough time to find the required ingredients.
- To really appreciate the amazing culinary skills of chefs, go out for a meal at a high-end restaurant. Chefs know the value of good food and the whole culinary experience. Indulge in the delicious creations of the chefs at fine dining restaurants.
- If you have a personal chef or you are one yourself, there’s no better way to celebrate than by either giving your personal chef a day off or taking a day off if you are one. You can also gift your personal chef shopping and spa vouchers or spoil yourself with this if you’re the personal chef.
FACTS ABOUT CHEFS
- Did you know Chefs have a higher chance of meeting well-known figures as many Chefs tend to visit hotels and restaurants for their professional meetings.
- Many chefs attend culinary schools or travel abroad in order to learn about different flavors and techniques all around the world.
- Chefs have to study the chemistry of flavors and techniques as well as the overall look of a dish in order to churn out noteworthy and lip-smacking food.
- The folds in a chef’s hat are meant to represent the number of different ways a chef can cook an egg.
- A chef will have a set of favorite knives that they will always turn to in order to cook their best dishes.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY
- Personal chefs are some of the most sought-after professionals in the industry. Chefs have honed their skills over long periods of time, and they know the art of cooking requires the utmost dedication and concentration.
- The 21st-century lifestyle means long hours at work with little free time to spare for ourselves. This is where a personal chef can help. There’s joy in feeding others and having them appreciate and savor the wonderful food you cooked for them.
- We eat food for survival but cooking is also a science and an art. The right balance of ingredients can help you create the tastiest meals, but the wrong calculations can also turn them into a disaster. Cooking is a delicate dance that not all can master.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
