What Can A Personal Chef Do For You?

The prevailing opinion about personal chefs is that they are a luxury available only to the rich and famous. But this is far from the truth. Compared to the average cost and inconveniences of dining out, a personal chef is an economical way to take the occasional night off from cooking while remaining true to your personal health needs and desires.

When dining out, it is normal to wait to be escorted to a table. This wait may be as short as ten minutes up to over 45! Whose stomach wants to wait this long?! After this initial wait is the time it takes to decide on a dish that actually sounds appetizing, the length of time the cooks take to prepare your meal, and how quickly your meal is delivered to you. Adding these factors, it takes at least two hours to go to a restaurant for a meal. There are very few families these days that have an extra two hours in the day. One thing in life that can never be returned is lost time.

As we all know, restaurant meals may not be the healthiest around. Many use large amounts of fat and salt to up the flavor quotient. Considering the desire of most Americans to be healthier in their choices when dining, this is a major source of guilt for many. Despite trying to order grilled chicken or salads, many times the sauces and side dishes are higher in fat and calories than a dish of lasagna. It is not unheard of to order your meal made with no added salt, no oil or butter, or to ask for changes that you hope will help to alleviate the extra calories. But this is no guarantee that there are not other hidden fats in the recipe that you have no control over.

The major difference between a personal chef and dining out is control. The diner has the control over the menu and the amount of time taken out of their day. A personal chef is able to tailor the menu to the dietary needs and desires of a family. The amount of fats and calories is more closely monitored. And, depending on the experience and education of the chef, the meals are likely to be more healthful and tasty than can be found in the majority of restaurants.

All for a comparable amount of money, a personal chef can prepare healthy and delicious meals that can be heated and served in a shorter amount of time than going out for dinner.