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Getting Personal A Day in the Life of a Private Chef // By Amanda Baltazar
Salade Lyonnaise from ACF Chef Angus McIntosh features a sherry-glazed hen egg, warm lardons, frisee, ribiola cheese and truffle cream.
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hile not all chefs may be able to partake in the “work from home” rage going on, many have found success working in other people’s homes. This is the life of a personal or private chef, a career choice and industry segment that blossomed during the height of the pandemic when so many restaurants were closed. Today, there are more than 5,000 personal chef businesses in the U.S., and the market for these services is expected to be worth $13 billion this year, according to the United States Personal Chef Association. It’s a business opportunity and career choice worth considering, especially for those looking to leave the long hours and night shifts behind.
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Here’s a glimpse into the lives of three personal chefs who have found much personal satisfaction in their line of work.
Catering to Celebrities and the Ultra-Wealthy ACF Chef Angus McIntosh started his career as a private chef cooking for the likes of Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper. He shifted gears at one point to cook with a family that had five homes around the world. Now, Chef McIntosh works full-time for a family of five in Palo Alto, California. “The things you see and the people you meet are insane,” he says, referring to the lifestyles of celebrities and the “very high net-worth” who have made up his client base.
