A private chef will work with a single client, while a personal chef may have several clients. Many private chefs live on site, preparing fresh meals and serving them. They are usually needed for the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner. No education is required to be a personal chef. However, many will have an education in a culinary school, a degree in culinary arts or business, and will have spent time honing their skills in a commercial kitchen.
A private chef will be responsible for the general maintenance of your kitchen. This includes cleaning ovens, refrigerators and other appliances and organizing and stocking the pantry. This will help you keep track of the ingredients you have on hand and will make it easier for the chef to find what he needs when cooking. Private chefs work independently in private homes and on yachts, creating meals that fit the tastes and possible dietary restrictions of family members.
The job of a personal chef also involves preparing meals for families and private events, but a personal chef will have many clients compared to a private chef in a single household.
