Dinner Party in Baltimore, MD

How does it work?
You will receive a call from your Personal Chef no later than 3 days before your cook date. At that time your Personal Chef will do a client assessment and work with you to determine what will be on your menu as well as discuss any allergies any of your guests may have. During the client assessment you will discuss the time your Personal Chef will arrive to prepare your meal as well as the time you wish to be serviced.

I want to have more guests than allowed in the culinary description, now what?
If your guests count will exceed what is available online, please let us know. We will be able to accommodate large numbers with enough advance notice.

How soon should I book my cook date?
You should book your cook date at least 2 weeks prior to the event to guarantee a booking. If you wish to book a cook date less than the required 2 weeks you will be assessed an emergency accommodation fee of $100. This fee will only be assessed if we find a Personal Chef for your booking request that is less than the required 2 weeks.

How long will my Personal Chef stay at my home?
Service times run for a maximum of 2 hours. This does not include time it takes for your Personal Chef to prepare the meal and to clean up after him/her self. The time for food preparation and cleanup typically takes 3-4 hours separately from service time. Food preparation and cleanup usually depends on size of the event. If you wish for your Personal Chef to service your guests longer than the allotted 2 hours there will be a minimum fee of $100 per hour added on.

When does my Personal Chef need an assistant?
Your Personal Chef will usually need an assistant when the party reaches 7 people or more. The use of a chef assistant will be at the discretion of your Personal Chef if the party does reach 7 or more. For more information, please contact Great American Days. If you wish to have a chef assistant available, regardless of your party size, please let us know during the booking arrangement.

What menu items can I expect for my event?
Your menu will be customized according to the dining experience you wish to have. During the booking process, please state what type of cuisine you prefer for your culinary experience. Every culinary experience does have a food budget. At times some of the more exotic menu items chosen will require an additional fee. You will be notified if that were the case by your Personal Chef.

What is the cancellation policy?
Any cancellations 14 days prior to the event will qualify to be rescheduled on another date. Any events canceled less than 14 days prior to the event will result in the loss of a cook date. At times due to family emergencies, we will be able to accommodate a rescheduling of your event regardless of when canceled.

What do I need to have ready for the arrival of my Personal Chef?
Your Personal Chef will bring the groceries and necessary pots, pans and utensils to prepare your meal. You would need to provide the working cooking equipment (range, oven, dishwasher, kitchen sink) and the china/silverware/glasses needed to service your guests. The kitchen will be your Personal Chef's office. Please have your dishwasher emptied and kitchen clear for the arrival of your Personal Chef.

Is a tip included in the price?
No. Tipping is discretionary.

Is the Chef insured?
Yes. Your Personal Chef is insured and bonded.

What type of culinary experience will my Personal Chef have?
Your Personal Chef will have held either an Executive Chef/Sous Chef position in a restaurant, have been a Chef at their own restaurant, or have been a Personal/Private Chef for several years. Your Personal Chef will be hand picked specifically for your event.