THE EPICUREAN BLOG
Get the low down from the Concierge Girl herself
Handpicked villa just for you….
Peering out over the seemingly infinite ripples of one of Plett’s tidal lagoons, rests this gorgeous villa, Dune. A contemporary chic, beach side home welcomes you, with luxury facilities for a great holiday, including jacuzzi, steam room, and pool. At the water’s...
What’s Cooking! Yoghurt Panna Cotta
At QC we like sharing recipes of food that we LOVE making. Today’s dish of choice is this delicious yoghurt desert… we hope you enjoy making it as much as we adore eating it!
Do you have what it takes to be a private chef?
If you love cooking but hate being on stage, this job might not be for you. There's no hiding out in the kitchen when you're working as a private chef. These days, most of my client's kitchens are open and facing the dining area. It's common for guests to eat right at...
The Nitty Gritty
What's the best path to becoming a private chef? Being a passionate home cook is a great start, but the added structure of hospitality experience and training can help you build the solid foundation you need for professional work. I'd argue that the most important...
The Uncomfortably Awkward
One of the best things about being a private chef is that you get to watch your clients and guests really relaxing. Really, um, letting go....would be the right term. This can also be one of the worst things. Seeing your client in nearly nothing walking around their...
The Bad
I'm not going to sugarcoat this: There's a chance your client will place a toddler with a dubiously clean diaper on the counter top where you're about to chop your onions. Don't be surprised if the entire party decides to stand right between the oven and the...
The Good
As a private chef, I know I've done a good job the moment I see the smile that grows on my client's face after their first bite. Witnessing the pleasure that I bring to my clients and their guests firsthand is a career perk that I do not take for granted. Client, “I...
So DO You Want to be a Private Chef?
Will I work in a restaurant kitchen every night? No, I want to connect with the people I feed on a more intimate level, I wanted to be part of the occasion, part of the experience. Not just a cook in a restaurant kitchen making the same dishes over and over again...
You guys were great, not only the delicious food and excellent service, but both of your lovely characters were a blessing in the house.