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What is the difference between a personal chef and a private chef?A private chef cooks for one client exclusively. A personal chef cooks for you in your own home but also cooks for other clients, thus keeping the consumer coss low. How often does a personal chef come to my house to cook?A personal chef comes to your house as often as you would like. You may choose to enlist the services of A La Carson on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time basis. WEEKNIGHT MEAL SERVICE The service of a personal chef sounds expensive-can I afford it?Most clients find the cost of a personal chef to be approximately the same as their own cost of groceries plus take-out and eating out. When considering whether you can afford a personal chef, take into account the following factors: What is the process for hiring A La Carson for the "weeknight meal service"?After contacting Carson Price, she will arrange a (free) initial consultation. She will come to your home to conduct an interview to determine your (and your family's) likes and dislikes, allergies and special dietary needs. Then she will take inventory of your kitchen so that she is familiar with your cooking equipment. After she meets with you and discusses the service i... What will happen the first time that Chef Carson cooks for me?If you decide to hire Carson Price for the weeknight meal service, you will schedule a cooking date and place a menu order. The morning of your cheffing date, she will purchase the groceries (so they are the freshest available) and will then come directly to your home to prepare your food. You do not need to be home during this time. She will bring some of her own equipmen... How do I select the weeknight meal service menu items?You should take into account the following factors when selecting menu items: servings needed, dietary needs, cost of groceries, and customization. Carson Price will be more than happy to assist you with the selection process and planning your meals. Food Needed: When selecting menu items, keep in mind how many meals your family will likely eat at home in a given period of... What is the difference between heating prepared food and cooking prepared food?Carson Price custom prepares meals for you. As the client, you can decide whether you want menu items prepared ready to heat or cook. Ready-to-heat meals are fully cooked and packaged (frozen or refrigerated) with microwave heating directions. Ready-to-cook meals are prepared and packaged (frozen or refrigerated) but are "raw" and need to be cooked in the oven or on the gr... What type of gift packages are available through A La Carson?Gift certificates are available. If you chose to give a gift certificate, Carson Price will send the recipient a folder which includes a personalized letter, a gift certificate and information on the services offered. Gift certificates may be used towards any of the services (weeknight meals, dinner parties, in-home catering or individual cooking classes.) Gift recipients ... |
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