Personal Chef Service Agreement

Menu Planning and Proposals:

Chef Ben will collaborate with you, the client, on a custom-curated menu proposal based on the information provided in your new client intake form. For quality control purposes, Chef Ben asks that the client/chef correspondence be in writing via email. Menu planning, correspondence, and travel fees are included in the client’s quoted per meal rate. All of the agreed upon menu items are subject to change from the initial menu due to ingredient availability, quality, or other unforeseeable factors. Please inform Chef Ben if you would prefer him to frequent specific stores, purchase organic ingredients, locally sourced ingredients, etc.

Cancellations:

Cooking services are set up as a month to month service. Please provide a minimum of one week of advanced notice if you choose to cancel a cook-date. Chef Ben realizes that not everything always goes to plan, therefore Ben allows for two "free passes" quarterly for weekly clients, and one "free pass” every quarter for bi-weekly clients. If you fail to give proper notice to Ben, 50% of the day-rate will be invoiced to you on the cancelled cook-date.

Scheduling:

For in-home cooking, Chef Ben will promptly arrive to your home at the agreed-upon time on the agreed-upon date(s). Chef Ben will need full access to the cooking area for an estimated 3-5 hours. Please make your home accessible to Ben on the scheduled cook-date. If for some reason, Chef Ben cannot access your home (locks were changed, tricky pets, etc...) you will be charged as a last-minute cancellation, and will be expected to reimburse for the cost of your groceries. Clients, children, pets and other distractions should be out of the kitchen area on all scheduled cook-dates. We respectfully request that the client allow the chef to perform their professional services without interruption.

Home Kitchens:

Chef Ben takes great pride in his work and promises to respect you, your home and your equipment. Chef Ben will leave his work space as clean as he found it, remove his personal equipment, and put away all leftover groceries. Please make sure your kitchen area is clean and ready for Ben on the scheduled cook-date and that your meal containers are ready for use. If the kitchen does not meet basic health code standards (i.e. no running water, no electricity, etc...) Chef Ben will prepare and store what he can.

Food Safety:

Your meals will be packaged and supplied with suggested heating and serving instructions for your convenience upon request. Although Chef Ben tries his best, the instructions are subject to inaccuracies due to inconsistent oven temperatures, type of equipment, etc. Instructions may also be written-in on printouts due to changes in the dish and how it was stored on-site. Chef Ben is not to be held liable if you choose to ignore common food safety practices by not storing, defrosting, reheating or using proper sanitation in regards to your meals.

Limited Liability:

In no event will Chef Ben be liable to YOU or any party related to you for any damages, including injury, illness, allergic reaction, or any other health related issues that may arise. While Chef Ben does have a degree in nutrition, he is NOT to be considered a doctor, nutritionist, or healthcare provider. You are responsible for your own health and safety at all times, and any and all food allergies or sensitivities should be clearly addressed prior to any food being cooked or served.

Invoices and Accepted Payment Options:

Invoices are sent via email after the service date. Payment can be made through whatever means are easiest for the client, including Venmo, personal check, cash, credit card, or wire transfer. If payment is not received within 15 days after the service date, a late-fee of 10% of the invoice will be added to the outstanding bill along with a credit card processing fee of an additional 2.7% of the invoice. Venmo, checks, and direct bank transfers are preferred forms of payment.

If you have questions or would like to request additional information regarding Personal Chef Services, contact Chef Ben at ben@idofood.com