Questions & Answers
Here we try to post most interesting questions asked by our customers so that they can be useful for our future customers.Q. What previous culinary experience is necessary?
A. None at all. Instruction is available for students at all levels.
Q. What should I bring to the course?
A. It is not necessary to bring anything. If you wish, you may bring tools you are comfortable working with.
Q. Approximately how many students are in each class?
A. It depends on the class, from private 1 person classes to groups of 6 students for hands-on, and up to 20 persons for a private cooking party class.
Q. What is the age of most students?
A. Our students are of all ages and with a wide range of experience.
Q. What if I can’t eat spicy food?
A. Not all Thai dishes are spicy or hot. There is something delicious for everyone. Our classes can accommodate any dietary concerns you may have.
A. None at all. Instruction is available for students at all levels.
Q. What should I bring to the course?
A. It is not necessary to bring anything. If you wish, you may bring tools you are comfortable working with.
Q. Approximately how many students are in each class?
A. It depends on the class, from private 1 person classes to groups of 6 students for hands-on, and up to 20 persons for a private cooking party class.
Q. What is the age of most students?
A. Our students are of all ages and with a wide range of experience.
Q. What if I can’t eat spicy food?
A. Not all Thai dishes are spicy or hot. There is something delicious for everyone. Our classes can accommodate any dietary concerns you may have.
| Q. What form of payments do you accept? A. Cash, Check or money order, Paypal. Q. How do I register for a class? A. Online, or by calling 815-245-3702. |  |
Q. Can do I request a private class of my choice?
A. Yes, of course you can. We are happy to create a customized menu that draws from our extensive recipe library. We will do our best to accommodate your requests; however we cannot guarantee availability of all ingredients due to seasonality.
Q. What are the minimum requirements to reserve a cooking class?
A. Cooking class registrations must be received with payment in full. If this is a gift, we recommend purchasing a gift certificate.
Q. What is a Personal Chef ?
A. Personal Chef serves several clients, usually one per day, and provides multiple meals that are custom designed for the clients particular requests and requirements. These meals are packaged and stored so that the client may enjoy them at their leisure in the future.
Q. Do you cook in my kitchen?
A. Yes, generally meals are prepared in the safety of your own kitchen. Normally, on the agreed upon cooking date the Personal Chef will bring the fresh ingredients for your meals and prepare your entrees on site. At the end of the day the chef will leave your kitchen clean and full of the aroma of good home cooking!
Q. What if I don't have all of the cooking utensils and ingredients you need?
A. No problem! Your personal chef will take a kitchen assessment and work with you to determine what will be required.
Q. What is Food Questionnaire?
A. It is a very detailed questionnaire that develops a preference profile your personal chef will use when planning your menus. The questionnaire allows you to be very specific about the types of foods you like/dislike, your special dietary concerns, and the frequency you would like to eat certain foods.
Q. How long will you be here?
A. The chef will likely be cooking several different entrees and side dishes from scratch, so it will probably take several hours. However, your personal chef will typically be most willing to work with your schedule or situation, and make arrangements in advance so that the cooking date fits into your schedule compatibly.
Q. Do I heat the food?
A. Yes. Any entrees that have been stored for you in your freezer should be defrosted overnight in your refrigerator, and heated, to be enjoyed at the peak of their flavor. Your Personal Chef will always leave you with easy to follow heating instructions for each entree.
Q. The cost seems to be about what I would pay for an entree in a restaurant - why is that?
A. Although my fees are expressed per entree or per serving, they actually represent all of the components that make up a professional personal chef service. For example, the assessment process that I complete to determine your likes, needs, special dietary requirements and requests is used to customize your menu selections.
I modify all of my recipes to reflect your wants and needs; meal selections are submitted for your approval; all of the groceries needed for your meals are included; and your meals are all prepared in the safety of your own kitchen. Plus, packaging, labeling and storing your entrees are all features included in this price.
A. Yes, of course you can. We are happy to create a customized menu that draws from our extensive recipe library. We will do our best to accommodate your requests; however we cannot guarantee availability of all ingredients due to seasonality.
Q. What are the minimum requirements to reserve a cooking class?
A. Cooking class registrations must be received with payment in full. If this is a gift, we recommend purchasing a gift certificate.
Q. What is a Personal Chef ?
A. Personal Chef serves several clients, usually one per day, and provides multiple meals that are custom designed for the clients particular requests and requirements. These meals are packaged and stored so that the client may enjoy them at their leisure in the future.
Q. Do you cook in my kitchen?
A. Yes, generally meals are prepared in the safety of your own kitchen. Normally, on the agreed upon cooking date the Personal Chef will bring the fresh ingredients for your meals and prepare your entrees on site. At the end of the day the chef will leave your kitchen clean and full of the aroma of good home cooking!
Q. What if I don't have all of the cooking utensils and ingredients you need?
A. No problem! Your personal chef will take a kitchen assessment and work with you to determine what will be required.
Q. What is Food Questionnaire?
A. It is a very detailed questionnaire that develops a preference profile your personal chef will use when planning your menus. The questionnaire allows you to be very specific about the types of foods you like/dislike, your special dietary concerns, and the frequency you would like to eat certain foods.
Q. How long will you be here?
A. The chef will likely be cooking several different entrees and side dishes from scratch, so it will probably take several hours. However, your personal chef will typically be most willing to work with your schedule or situation, and make arrangements in advance so that the cooking date fits into your schedule compatibly.
Q. Do I heat the food?
A. Yes. Any entrees that have been stored for you in your freezer should be defrosted overnight in your refrigerator, and heated, to be enjoyed at the peak of their flavor. Your Personal Chef will always leave you with easy to follow heating instructions for each entree.
Q. The cost seems to be about what I would pay for an entree in a restaurant - why is that?
A. Although my fees are expressed per entree or per serving, they actually represent all of the components that make up a professional personal chef service. For example, the assessment process that I complete to determine your likes, needs, special dietary requirements and requests is used to customize your menu selections.
I modify all of my recipes to reflect your wants and needs; meal selections are submitted for your approval; all of the groceries needed for your meals are included; and your meals are all prepared in the safety of your own kitchen. Plus, packaging, labeling and storing your entrees are all features included in this price.
 | If you were to compare a personal chef service to restaurant service
you could think of it this way...For a restaurant, you must drive to
get there, possibly wait for a table, take a chance that your server is
having a good day, and if you have allergies or special requests you
don’t always have the guarantee that they will be honored, since most
entrees are “assembly line” ready in the kitchen. After eating your
meal you must pay for it, tip the server, and get back in your vehicle
to drive home. If you have a Personal Chef Service, you can heat a beautiful entree that has been prepared specifically for your palate and requirements, and eat it in the comfort of your own home. |
Q. Do I pay you ahead of each cooking date?
A. Yes, that is customary to pay for the service in advance of your cooking date. If you like you may leave me a check for the upcoming cooking date on the day I am cooking.
Q. How often will we need your service?
A. I’ll be happy to help you determine just how often you will want to schedule my Personal Chef Service to best serve your needs. I'll make sure it supports your busy lifestyle without putting any pressure on you.
Q. I'm a single person. What if I don't want to repeat each meal 4 times?
A. That's ok! Since this is a personalized service, I can develop a service that will work for you. Many single clients like the abbreviated service that includes 2 servings of 5 different entrees/sides for a total of 10 meals.
Q. What do I need to do now?
A. Contact Chef Ann at 815-245-3702 or Click here to email to schedule your initial consultation.
A. Yes, that is customary to pay for the service in advance of your cooking date. If you like you may leave me a check for the upcoming cooking date on the day I am cooking.
Q. How often will we need your service?
A. I’ll be happy to help you determine just how often you will want to schedule my Personal Chef Service to best serve your needs. I'll make sure it supports your busy lifestyle without putting any pressure on you.
Q. I'm a single person. What if I don't want to repeat each meal 4 times?
A. That's ok! Since this is a personalized service, I can develop a service that will work for you. Many single clients like the abbreviated service that includes 2 servings of 5 different entrees/sides for a total of 10 meals.
Q. What do I need to do now?
A. Contact Chef Ann at 815-245-3702 or Click here to email to schedule your initial consultation.