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Posted at June 28, 2013, 6:39 pm:

It's been awhile since I was here..But just an update and open to suggestions. Me and my wife started the personal chef business in orlando. I mailed out postcards to almost 2000 so far with houses worth 450k or more. To get things started, we offered 3 meals/week for family of 4 for 2 weeks for $150. Low price I know, but thinking was after 2 weeks they would stay on board for longer. We're charging $25/hour, when all competition around is $50/hour. We're adding in time for shopping and travel, plus food costs. In 2 months, we've gotten 10 calls, 4 have done the special and 1 is now twice per week for 5 days of lunchs and dinners. I got a mobile cart to carry all pots,pans,food..etc..plus a travel fridge that plugs into the truck, so I can keep one customers stuff cold while working another...Ultimately hoping for at least 2/day 5 day week...1 at 11ish, second starting at 3ish...we're packing it in tuperware or wrapped in 1/2 hotel pan size disposal aluminum trays that they reheat in oven. My real concerns now are how to get contracts signed for specific lengths of time so that I know the time slots are filled. Already it seems as if Monday's are going to be popular to request. Thats the latest and greatest. I would appreciate any thoughts, ideas, suggestions from those that have done this before and what ya'll think about my approach.

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