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Some personal chefs prefer using professional kitchens while others cook in home kitchens. A customised menu to accommodate client needs and preferences is an advantage they offer above restaurants. Prices vary depending on diet restrictions, servings, location and frequency of service. Currently, in the Australian market, dinners are more commonly prepared meals for clients

Chefs strive to accommodate their client tastes. The process commences when they meet and interview new customers who fill out a questionnaire they provide or answer their inquiries about preferences and other pertinent details. A customized menu of meal is then devised according to customer preferences. This is something the more inflexible restaurant setting cannot offer. Cooking equipment will be assessed and, if necessary, cooking pans and other needed supplies will be supplied. Mouthwatering items or personal favorites can be ready without having to slave over the stoves. Customers learn that this service can be a cost-effective and healthier alternative to eating out. Typically, clients are families with working parents and children with a healthy appetite. For time challenged parents, a major benefit is the increased family time together. Healthy cooked food for those who are keen to stay fit and adopt good eating habits is now available with changes in menus so boredom is avoided with a diet sensitive menu.

When chefs for hire started in Australia a few years ago, they filled a niche for busy time restricted families and young professionals. Those with not have much time for themselves who loved the idea of having meals cooked for them. It is a respite for those eating out because they or ordering fast food takeout because they do not want to cook themselves. Gift vouchers for meals are a growing segment of the business, with companies buying them to reward employees. At the moment, the most established part of the market is the catered dinner party at home. This can come at a cost of AUD 38 an hour per chef on weekdays, and between AUD 41 and AUD 46 on weekends.

Room for expansion remains in Australia. It is understood by the purveyors of this service that client education is still needed to bring appreciation for the service. It need to be demonstrated that this an accessible and affordable service for Melbourne residents.