A private chef is employed exclusively by an individual or family full-time. A personal chef typically has several clients and may also do catering and events on the side. Both personal and private chefs provide an array of services that are based on their client’s particular needs, desires and dietary requirements.  Chef Purdy is a private chef.

A private chef is employed full time, exclusively for one client. This isn’t just for celebrities and professional athletes. Business professionals, fitness enthusiasts, people with dietary concerns and busy families all benefit from hiring a private chef.

Your diet is my first order of business. In the initial consultation, we will go over all of your dietary requirements and personal preferences.  We will use this information to build your menus.  Menus will be prepared daily or weekly for you to approve in advance.

Chef Purdy sources the highest-quality ingredients for your meals. All ingredients are sourced from organic markets, specialty purveyors or shipped in from around the world as needed.  Chef Purdy will handle all of the procurement for your menus.

Initial consultation, customized menu planning, grocery shopping, kitchen management, cooking, kitchen clean-up, packaging, labeling, and storage.

No, groceries are paid for separately from the chef’s fee. This is to ensure you receive fine, organic meats, produce and pantry ingredients.

Absolutely. You can always add an extra side, salad or soup if you feel you need a little extra.

Yes. Chef Purdy will consider everyone’s tastes when menu planning. This will be reviewed in the initial consultation.

Yes.  If we are working together on a long-term basis, Chef Purdy can prepare and execute an event for up to 12 people. This includes any holiday event you may want to host.  For larger events, Chef Purdy will be happy to assist with sourcing catering teams.