Our team continues to improve and maintain high quality service and food

Here at Atlanta Personal Chef Service we always strive to improve our professionalism when it comes to food and service. We did a dinner party this week that demonstrates just that. Our chefs did a fantastic job! The pictures below displays our level of professionalism. Our catering business has grown and our dinner party service has never been this busy! Our weekly service clients are enjoying our services more and more! We thank all of our clients that has helped us get here. Everyday we travel go to Buckhead, Vinnings, Marietta, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Apharetta and help Atlanta families to get back on the dinner table. We are reaching our 5 year mark and  we couldn't do without our clients!

Dinner Party Pictures

Atlanta Personal Chef Service continues to keep with a busy fall doing catering events, dinner party services and weekly in home services. Below are a few pictures of what we been up to.

Recent Dinner Party Pictures

Atlanta Personal Chef Service just did another did dinner party this past weekend for for 22 people. The dinner went great and everyone had a great time. To find out more about our dinner party or catering business click here:

Dinner Party- A look back at 2015

Below are some of the of pictures that we took around this same time of year in 2015. We have certainly grown as company. Our services now include: cooking lessons, dinner party services, weekly service, corporate lunches, corporate parties, Holiday Parties, cooking classes, catering, food drop off (big parties), and buffet parties.

We are proud to be Atlanta Personal Chef Service! The best rated personal chef service in Atlanta!

Personal Chef Life in Atlanta

The life of personal chef it’s not easy. We deal with traffic all day long going from client house to client house. We often work independently (meaning you are responsible to send menus, grocery shopping, and cooking what THE CLIENT wants). I emphasize the word client because a personal chef cooks what the client wants! A lot of chefs come into the personal chef industry thinking they will cook what they want and it does not work like that. If a chef wants to make chefy food, then this is not the industry for them. We make food for what the client wants and lot of times it’s as a simple spaghetti and meatballs meal.

 Also, this job you have to be focus. The people you cook for enjoy different dishes from each other and you have to remember that.  You also have to remember what spices each client has in their cabinet and what allergies they have. Also, you do a lot of cleaning! In the restaurant you have a dishwasher. In the personal chef industry, you are the dishwasher combined with personal chef.  You wear multiple hats every day.  A lot of the times you are nutritionist and other times you are the dishwasher.  This is not an easy job, which is why it pays better than the average industry.

There are perks on being a personal chef. Working independently can be a great thing! You have more autonomy on your everyday life.  It can be very peaceful.  You don’t have people cursing in the kitchen like in the restaurants. You get to know your families, which for me is the best perk of the job.  Some clients they go above and beyond to be such a great people. In turn, you do want to cook great food for them!  You make extra snacks or birthday cake.  The clients that I work for through Atlanta Personal Chef Service are the nicest people I’ve ever met. You do your job well and they will support you.

Atlanta personal chef service does catering events, dinner party services, and cooking lessons apart from their weekly services. So, they will keep you busy! The dinner party service is where you apply the chef skills and cook some fine dining food. This is not an easy job, but Atlanta Personal Chef Service will sure help you succeed!

Personal Chef- Weekly service pictures

Below are pictures of our weekly services. Keep in mind that Atlanta Personal Chef Service does more than weekly services. We also have dinner party, catering, cooking lessons, weeding catering, and buffet party services. Give us a call find out more!

Fall Dinner Party and Catering Menu

Below is our Dinner Party and Catering Menu

Keep in mind that the menu can be customized in any shape or form

Appetizers 

 Crisp Crab Cakes, cherry pepper coulis, green bean slaw  
Walnut crusted Goat Cheese, stewed figs, crisp prosciutto
Wontons of Braised Duck, dried fruit, herb salad
Tempura Prawns with “Tom Kha” Coconut Sauce, shimeji mushrooms 

Cold & Hot Soups 

 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, rosemary crouton, maple chantilly
Wild Mushroom Potage, mushroom broth, herbs, truffle oil
Parsnip Vichyssoise, parsnip crisp, chive oil, truffled mascarpone
Loaded Potato Soup, cheddar crisps, sour cream, bacon, green onion
Lobster Chowder, bacon, fried potato, celery leaf

Salads

Roasted Veggie Za’atar Salad, feta cheese, parsnip, carrot, pear, mixed greens
Arugula and Endive salad, red wine-poached dates, gorgonzola, almonds
Chicory “Ceasar” salad, anchovy vinaigrette,“egg in a basket”*
“Frisee au Lardon,” pork belly, shallot, sourdough crouton, red wine vinaigrette
Greek Panzanella Salad, tomato, cucumber, olive, roasted peppers, pita chips, feta 

Fresh Pastas

Butternut Squash Ravioli, brown butter, shallots and sage
Crab Lasagna with Fontina Fondue, wasabi sprouts, blistered cherry tomatoes
Braised Short Rib Ravioli, autumn squash puree, au jus, fried sage
Celery Root Ravioli, parmesan, wild mushrooms, olive oil, truffle
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, walnut pesto, arugula, parmesan

Entrées  

Surf & Turf, filet mignon, lobster tail, potato gratin, swiss chard, bordelaise sauce 
Sorghum Glazed Duck Breast, farro piccolo, cherry jus, braised cabbage
Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions, apple pie spiced scalloped sweet potato, escarole
Fried Cornish Hen, smoked cheddar grits, roasted tomato & horseradish sauce, wilted greens
Seared Scallops, white beans, cherry tomato, sauce bouillabaisse, chorizo oil
Grilled Rib Eye, rosemary & grain mustard au jus, sauteed spinach, brown butter rosemary risotto
Cedar Plank Salmon, zucchini orzo risotto with lobster and roasted cherry tomatoes

Desserts

Pumpkin Spoonbread, dark chocolate ganache, cocoa nib brittle, vanilla ice cream
Eaton Mess stuffed Crepes, seasonal fruit, crumbled amaretti cookies, raspberry sorbet, whipped cream
Guiness Pot de Creme, stout brittle, whipped cream
Apple Tarragon Tart, salted butter, caramel vanilla ice cream
Chai Spiced Creme Brulee, lemon sorbet, candied lemon rind
Chocolate Lava Cake, Fresh Berries, vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache

We are now accepting reservations through the end of the year!  We book out quickly for parties in December, so plan in advance.  
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Getting ready for Catering and Dinner Party events in the fall

Its that time of the year again when we sharp our knives and get ready for our cater events and dinner parties in the fall. We are very excited about this season. After hitting our big year mark of five years of being in business, we are very excited for another busy season. As you can Chef Shawn, sharpens his knife with skills. Next week alone we have two dinner parties and we booking more catering events in Atlanta than ever before. If you having any big events and you are looking for catering companies in Atlanta then give us a call today! We are booking up fast!

The sacred time of eating a meal

There is something about human nature that we love eating and being around people. We love the company of friendships and family, especially around food. In the past, some called it breaking bread together. Eating a nice meal with people its often a synonym with comfort, laughter and good times. However, in our modern times, this practice seems to be fading away little by little.

Work these day demands a lot from people and we can' help our selves but to rush through this sacred time. We are always stressed about meeting the next deadline at work and planning the next vacation that eating becomes just another box in a big check list. We are too busy doing life, instead of living it. Very rare you see people praying before they eat, even less so taking their time.

I want to challenge you today to have a nice meal with your family, friend, or co-worker. Take your time savoring your food and be thankful for what God provided you. If you are eating alone, call a friend or a family member that you haven't talked with for while and let them know you were thinking of them. Then, put you phone away and observe your surroundings. This is not meant to be easy, but rather an exercise to improve your life. Once you do this often, maybe you will see the benefits and never again rushing through a meal.

He at Atlanta Personal Chef Service we want to help you cherish your meals and celebrate your good times. We have many services that can help with that such as our catering branch, dinner party services,in home weekly service, and cooking lessons.

Let us know how we can help you or your family to get back to cherishing again the sacred time of eating a meal together.

Pictures of our catering in Atlanta

Below are some pictures of our catering events in Atlanta and around the Atlanta area. We are very  proud of catering the business that is growing so much in Atlanta. Our chefs dare doing a great job! Ready to book us for your next catering event? Make sure to contact us by clicking here. Chef Shawn, our head chef, over sees all over catering events and dinner parties. He one of best chefs that we have! Enjoy some of recent pictures!

Atlanta Personal Chef Service Team

Atlanta personal chef service got together recently for a fun meeting and we took this picture. This our 2016 team! We are ready for the busy season and ready to book some weekly service meetings, catering, and dinner parties! 

Atlanta Personal Chef Meeting discussion future catering events in Atlanta

Atlanta Personal Chef Service had a meeting this last Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future catering events in Atlanta as well as dinner parties. Chef Andrew cooked some of the dishes in our fall menu and we talked about them. We also planned for a busy week of events coming up: a catering event, dinner party, weekly service meeting, cooking lesson and buffet/cocktail parties The picture below show the girls from our team having a good time!

Chef Andrew showing his skills cooking three courses from our Dinner Party Menu in Atlanta

Here at Atlanta Personal Chef Service: We always striving to do our best! Below is Chef Andrew displaying his skills and cooking some of our dinner party items: Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions, apple pie spiced scalloped sweet potato, escarole as the main entree. These same items can also be served o our catering events, buffet parties, and cocktail parties!

Tips For Eating Out Healthy

Many people frequent restaurants a little too often than is good for their health.  Even the healthier restaurants often serve sodium-laden, high caloric meals.  Atlanta Personal Chef Service advises people that eating out should be enjoyed sparingly, and not on a daily basis. The first option should always be home cooked meals, but we know that often there are many factors which make that quite difficult.  By either cooking yourself at home or having one of our talented chefs doing the cooking, you will know where your food is coming from and what is added into it.  Of course, there are those days, especially the weekends, when you're more likely to indulge in restaurant food. What do you do then? Well, Atlanta Personal Chef Service has a few tips to give.

1. Order from a lower calorie menu, if the restaurant has one. A lot of restaurants these days have a lower calorie menu. If they don’t, then eat half of the dish and save the other half for the next day. With plates these days having a minimum of 1500 calories, it’s advisable that you don’t eat all of those calories at once.

2. If you are at a pizza place, ask for a thin crust pizza. Instead of pepperoni, top with chicken, seafood, or veggies.

3. Don’t ever get combos with chips. At Mexican restaurants, don’t ask for extra chips or limit your intake if they are brought to your table. Choose water over soda drinks and always choose grilled over fried.

4. Skip the bun and the fries. There are 250 empty calories in the white flour bun that you don’t need. Instead, ask for whole grain if they have it, or no bun if they don’t.

Eating healthy these days is no easy task. Even when the calories of the dish may be at healthy levels, the usual amount of sodium is very high. Atlanta Personal Chef Service is here to make everyday life simple. Enjoy home cooked, delicious, healthy meals every day, by letting our chefs cook for you. We also do dinner parties and other special occasion festivities. Contact us or follow us at our Facebook page. We serve Buckhead, Atlanta, Marietta, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Midtown and other Atlanta neighborhood cities.

Three Great Power foods

Have you ever wondered which foods are the best for your heath and body? Well Atlanta Personal Chef Service has done the research for you and we came up with a simple list of some powerful food that you should integrate daily or weekly in your diet.

1. Eggs (over easy): Surprised? Some people think that eggs are bad for you due to high fat (cholesterol) contained in the yolk. They may be right depending on the how the eggs are cooked. The yolk must be running in order to be healthy for you. Eggs contain great vitamin amounts of B12, A, D, E and F. It also has many minerals such as folate, iron, zinc, and phosphorous. All this in one egg that contains 70 calories. Many physiologist recommend eggs for people that suffer from depression and anxiety. Eggs are great source of protein as well. You will feel less hungry eating fewer calories.

2. Spinach: It is basically a multivitamin in a single vegetable. It contains great amounts of vitamins C, K, A. B6, B2, and E. It also has magnesium, manganese, potassium, folate, Iron, Copper and other minerals. No wonder Popeye (the cartoon) eats spinach in order to become strong. This is a great vegetable that you should eat weekly at a minimum.

3. Salmon: It has great amounts of omega 3, vitamins B12 and D. Fish in general are very good for your heath. Some researchers even relate fish to slowing down the ageing process.

Atlanta Personal Chef Service cares about your health. Give us a try. We do weekly meals, dinner parties, cooking lessons, cocktail parties and other services. Contact us and I’m sure you will not regret it. Every day we serve families in Atlanta, Marietta, Vinnings, Decatur, Dunwoody, Buckhead, Roswell and other cities.

Give your loved one a Personal Chef for Christmas

…Mmm can you already smell the great gift? Atlanta Personal Chef Service’s gift certificate is a great gift to give to family members, friends, the boss, or that special someone this holiday season.  Give the gift of great cuisine without leaving the house. Atlanta Personal Chef Service provides great food and excellent service.  We have a variety of different options to choose from, including romantic dinners for two, dinner parties, or cooking lessons. We have the best chefs in Atlanta. We love what we do and we are here to serve you with a smile.  This is the unique gift that you’re looking for this holiday season.  Call us today!

Grocery Shopping with Atlanta Personal Chef Service

Have you seen Atlanta Personal Chef Service's team of chefs shopping in your local Publix and Whole Food's stores?  We do most of our shopping in the early afternoon hours, so that dinner is ready when you come home from work.  But we also shop over the weekends to get the freshest ingredients for our dinner parties around Atlanta.

Take a look at the photo's below as we follow one of our Personal Chefs, Kym, who joined the Atlanta Personal Chef Service team in early January.  Kym cooks dinner three nights a week for a family of four in Buckhead.  With two working parents, and two school-aged children, there's just not enough hours in the day to prepare healthy, home-cooked meals as well.  But you don't have to give up that family time of dinner each night.  For many families, its the routine of enjoying a meal together every night that binds the family together across everyone's busy schedules.  Our service allows busy families to return to the dinner table, and create a lifestyle of eating together, and eating healthy, tasty meals.

If you'd like to find out more about Atlanta Personal Chef Service, please visit our website here.  Take a sneak peak into one of Kym's latest shopping trips.  Menus are customized for each family at the beginning of each week, and chef's bring the menus to guide their shopping each day.  Of course, we also always select the freshest ingredients, so you'll always see seasonal items on the menus.  Here, Chef Kym is shopping in Publix, but we also shop at Whole Foods, Harry's, and some specialty stores on occasion.

Spring Dinner Parties are in Season at Atlanta Personal Chef Service

Our Chefs were busy this weekend preparing some of our favorite spring featured dishes.  See the photos below for a look at the finished courses prepared by Atlanta Personal Chef Service:

Foie Gras on top of Toasted Brioche Bun and Fig Demi Glaze (Atlanta Personal Chef Service) 

Goat Cheese Tart with Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions (Atlanta Personal Chef Service)

Tomato Basil Bisque with Gruyere Crouton (Atlanta Personal Chef Service)

Spring Greens tossed with White Balsamic dressing with Apples, candied Pecans, and Goat Cheese Schnitzel (Atlanta Personal Chef Service)

Seared Red Snapper over herb poached Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts and Spring Pea sauce (Atlanta Personal Chef Service)

Are you looking to host an intimate dinner party to celebrate a special occasion coming up?  Our talented team of chefs is excited to help each of our clients celebrate what's most important to them with those who are most important to them.  We do all the cooking in your house, so its truly amazing to see what fine food can come from your own kitchen!  Contact us (click here) to find out our availability and make your next celebration an intimate dinner with great food.