This is a totally FREE service to anyone looking for Freelance, Personal & Private Chefs or Catering Consultants in the UK... Simply click on your region of choice in the menu bar on the left. This will take you to the list of Chefs and Consultants available for that area. By clicking on the person or service you desire more information on you will be able to view a short biography or description and also visit their website if they have one. Those services registered as 'Associates' with ChefNOW! have all met with rigorous inspection and offer the highest standards... The ChefNOW! Directory has been created to cut out the 'middle men' - How many times have been 'stung' by extra costs when you needed help? This facility enables you to choose who you would like to employ without lining the pockets of any agents. Things to remember as a potential client! The relationship between the client and their chosen Chef or service is most often of a personal nature. Clients will often want to talk with the Chef as well as meet with him/her just as you would with any other professional service. Some areas you might want to ask about are: Background Experience is key to a successful service. Ask how your chosen Chef or consultant has acquired their skills and how their service differs from others. You'll find that many will have a wide variety of backgrounds. Some began their passion for the industry simply by providing for their families or in catering related jobs while others polished their skills in the restaurant industry. For many of the people listed here, transitioning to a career as a Personal, Private or Freelance Chef was a natural process as it incorporates their passion for food, creativity and cultural background. Those people listed in such skill areas as training, business and management often have many years experience in nuturing talent or developing new ideas. Knowing more about them can help you decide if they are the professional you are looking to hire. National Organisation Affiliation Knowing your Chef or consultant is affiliated with an organisation such as the PCAGB, can reduce concerns of whether they are proficient. Being affiliated with a professional organisation communicates that they are is interested in: Conducting business in a professional manner. Continuing their education and increasing their knowledge base. Access to the ideas, research, insights, and expertise of the field's most esteemed practisioners. Membership demonstrates that they understand the importance of continuing education through professional affiliation. Professional Certification Any true professional will strive to obtain as many industry credentials as possible including the ultimate statement of professionalism - An accurate gauge of the dedication of your Personal Chef for example is to ask "Are you a Certified Personal Chef with the PCAGB or Personal Chef Network working towards Certification?" A Certified Chef or consultant has demonstrated through time in service, education, and rigorous testing, dedication to their profession. Client References Every single one of those people or businesses listed here should be able to provide references, testimonials and endorsements from contented clients. Disclaimer ChefNOW! does not guarantee the services of anyone listed and does not enter into correspondence about those who are not associated. - If you have cause for complaint please contact the individual or business directly... Calling all Catering Professionals... Interested in registering? This directory allows you to display your skills and talents to potential employers without having to pay a commission to an agent. How often have you been 'sold' by a recruitment or staffing agency for less than you are worth? Advertising your services at this directory allows you to earn what you are worth and keep all the money! ChefNOW! do not act as your agent - Clients or potential employers can contact you directly if you desire. We will notify you if a client contacts us on your behalf and is interested in your service, however, the rest is down to you. We feature a page of info that you should read on how to deal with clients effectively and efficiently. Follow the links to find out how you could register FREE as a Chef or Consultant with ChefNOW! Directory or upgrade from as little as £5 a year! If you would like to become an associate chef at ChefNOW! then please view details at our main website - http://chefnow.com © copyright 2006 ChefNOW! (all rights reserved)