How to Become a Private Chef
A practical, 100-page guide based on Chef Montana’s real experience. Learn how to find clients, set your prices, manage bookings, and build your private chef business — with real numbers, two detailed client case studies, and the option to join our exclusive Private Chef Community.
Turn Your Cooking Skills Into Your Own Business
Is This Guide for You?
- Professional Chefs & CooksYou already know how to cook. Now learn how to work directly with clients, set your own prices, and build a business beyond restaurant kitchens.
- Aspiring Private ChefsWant to become a private chef but don’t know where to start? Learn how the business works, what services to offer, and how to get your first clients.
- Passionate Home CooksLove cooking and want to turn that passion into income? Discover what it takes to offer professional private chef services and start building your own business.
Hi, I’m Chef Montana.
I’ve spent over 10 years working in professional kitchens, from restaurants in Europe to building my own private chef business in the United States.
When I started my business in a small city in Alabama, I had no connections, a very limited budget, and barely spoke English. I had to figure out everything myself — how to find clients, set prices, create menus, and manage bookings.
Today, I run my own private chef business, working directly with clients and doing what I love.
I created this guide to share the things I learned through real experience — including my mistakes, the systems I use, and what actually works for me.
I hope it helps you build something of your own, wherever you’re starting from.
I’ve spent over 10 years working in professional kitchens, from restaurants in Europe to building my own private chef business in the United States.
When I started my business in a small city in Alabama, I had no connections, a very limited budget, and barely spoke English. I had to figure out everything myself — how to find clients, set prices, create menus, and manage bookings.
Today, I run my own private chef business, working directly with clients and doing what I love.
I created this guide to share the things I learned through real experience — including my mistakes, the systems I use, and what actually works for me.
I hope it helps you build something of your own, wherever you’re starting from.
What You’ll Actually Get
See how I calculate my service fees, structure client offers, and manage real private chef bookings.
Go behind the scenes of a 16-guest private event and a recurring $700-per-week meal prep client — including menus, planning, expenses, and real numbers.
Understand different ways to work as a private chef, from one-night dinners to recurring weekly clients.
Learn practical ways to attract clients through social media, local marketing, referrals, and building your professional reputation.
Inside the Guide
More Then a Guide. A Community.
The Private Chef Community is an exclusive space for people who are serious about building their own private chef business.
Ask questions about real client requests, discuss pricing and menus, share your experiences, learn from mistakes, and connect with aspiring and working private chefs from different countries.
Chef Montana and his team are also part of the community, sharing their experience and helping members work through real situations.
One-Time Purchase. Lifetime Community Access.
Available with The Guide + COMMUNITY package.
Ask questions about real client requests, discuss pricing and menus, share your experiences, learn from mistakes, and connect with aspiring and working private chefs from different countries.
Chef Montana and his team are also part of the community, sharing their experience and helping members work through real situations.
One-Time Purchase. Lifetime Community Access.
Available with The Guide + COMMUNITY package.
Choose How You Want to Start
$1
$349
The Guide
For independent learners
✓ Complete How to Become a Private Chef guide
✓ All chapters, practical examples, and included resources
✓ Learn at your own pace
For independent learners
✓ Complete How to Become a Private Chef guide
✓ All chapters, practical examples, and included resources
✓ Learn at your own pace
$2
$449
The Guide + COMMUNITY
For learning and growing together
✓ Everything included in The Guide
✓ Access to a private community of guide owners
✓ Ask questions and discuss real client situations
✓ Connect with other private chefs and share experiences
✓ Exchange ideas and advice with Chef Montana and the community
For learning and growing together
✓ Everything included in The Guide
✓ Access to a private community of guide owners
✓ Ask questions and discuss real client situations
✓ Connect with other private chefs and share experiences
✓ Exchange ideas and advice with Chef Montana and the community
Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t need to have worked as a private chef before. However, this guide focuses on building and managing a private chef business, not teaching basic cooking skills.
Absolutely. The business strategies, client communication methods, pricing principles, and service workflows can be adapted to different markets. Local laws and business requirements will vary depending on your country.
Both packages include the complete guide. The Guide + Community package also gives you access to a private community where you can connect with other chefs, ask questions, and exchange experiences.
After your purchase, you’ll receive the digital guide by email. If you choose the community package, you’ll also receive instructions on how to join the private community.
