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| Deposits, Payment Methods, and Payment Horror Stories – What Every Personal Chef Needs to Know | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:33:21 | |
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-life payment horror stories, break down the pros and cons of different payment methods, and discuss strategies to avoid late or missing payments. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The best payment methods for personal chefs (and which ones to avoid) MATT COLLINS Matt Collins on Instagram PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS If you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links). | |||
| The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Personal Chef Business | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:09:15 | |
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, based on a recent interview I did for the meez blog. Whether you’re just starting or already working as a personal chef, these tips will help you avoid common mistakes, attract more clients, and streamline your operations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The #1 thing new personal chefs should do before taking paid clients Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 📖 Read my interview on the meez blog: How to Be a Successful Personal Chef PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS If you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links). | |||
| How to Start a Personal Chef Business - Welcome to the Podcast | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:02:48 | |
Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. 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, marketing, and finding clients. That’s exactly what this podcast is here to help with. In this episode, I’ll share: 📌 Upcoming Topics – A preview of episodes covering:
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| How to Grow a Personal Chef Business with AirBnB and Vacation Rentals | 15 May 2025 | 00:09:47 | |
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:
I also cover the power of social media tagging and how one comped dinner can lead to recurring gigs. Whether you're new to the personal chef business or looking to scale, this episode will give you practical, actionable advice. PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS If you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links). | |||