Personal Chef Business Startup Guide

About Personal Chef Business Startup Guide

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.

Publisher

The Chefs Without Restaurants Network

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2025

   Fueling the Pros: Chef Brandon Rogers on Cooking for Athletes and Building a Private Chef Brand

   Chef Brandon Rogers discusses his transition from event planning to becoming a private chef for high-profile clients like professional athletes in an interview with Chris Spear.

2. 

   15 May 2025

   How to Grow a Personal Chef Business with AirBnB and Vacation Rentals

   Are you a personal chef looking to grow your business and get more clients without spending a ton on advertising? In this episode of the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, part of the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast network, I’m sharing one of my most downloaded solo episodes, focused on a game-changing strategy that helped me scale my business: partnering with Airbnb and vacation rental property owners directly. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How vacation rentals like Airbnb and VRB...

3. 

   11 Mar 2025

   Deposits, Payment Methods, and Payment Horror Stories – What Every Personal Chef Needs to Know

   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...

4. 

   11 Mar 2025

   The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Personal Chef Business

   Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. Are you thinking about starting a personal chef business or looking for ways to make yours more successful? After 11 years of experience as a personal chef and building the Chefs Without Restaurants community, I’ve learned what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to running a profitable, sustainable business. In this episode, I’m breaking down the do’s and don’ts of being a successful personal chef, b...

5. 

   5 Mar 2025

   How to Start a Personal Chef Business - Welcome to the Podcast

   Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. Welcome to the very first episode of Personal Chef Business Startup Guide. If you’re a chef looking to start or grow your personal chef business, you’re in the right place. I’m Chris Spear, a personal chef with over a decade of experience and the founder of Chefs Without Restaurants. After talking to hundreds of chefs, I’ve realized that many struggle with the business side of things—pricing, marketin...

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