Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some questions that we get all the time.
What is the difference between a "Catering Company" and one that offers "Personal Chef Services?"
Catering companies tend to work events for hundreds or thousands of guests where as Personal Chefs focus their attention on smaller events so that each guest is given the utmost attention. Catering companies also tend to only offer Catering services where as with a Personal Chef, you get so much more. See our Services Offered page.
What exactly is a Personal Chef?
A Personal Chef is someone who will come into your home and do the cooking right there on the spot. Whether it is for an intimate dinner for two, a teaching party or private one-on-one culinary instructions, it is all done in the privacy and comfort of your home.
What is the difference between a Personal Chef and a Private Chef?
According to the American Personal and Private Chef Association a private chef is employed by one individual or family full time, and often lives in, preparing up to three meals per day. A personal chef serves several clients, usually one per day, and provides multiple meals that are custom-designed for the clients’ particular requests and requirements. These meals are packaged and stored, so that the client may enjoy them at his or her leisure in the future.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Le Gourmet Privé is proud to offer our full compliment of services to the following great cities: Click Here
What sort of menu offerings do you have?
Since Le Gourmet Privé offers such a vast variety of services, the only limiting factor is your imagination. Every menu is fully customizable and developed based upon your personal taste and specific dietary requirements. Chef Adenwala has an a vast array of recipes and develops more each day. He will even prepare your favorite family recipe or comfort food. Specializing in nutrition, Chef Adenwala can also provide a wide variety of meals ranging from low fat and low sodium, gluten free and sugar free as well as vegetarian, vegan, organic and gourmet. See our Services Offered page.
Do I have to supply any cookware, utensils or containers?
If you prefer to have your own cookware or utensils used, we will by all means do so. But have no fear, we will provide everything required to prepare your meals. Should you be having meals created for a later date, they will all be appropriately packaged in the proper containers and the chef will leave you with all the necessary heating instructions.
Can I use your service at parties?
Absolutely. We offer small event catering, intimate affairs, teaching parties, traditional English Tea parties or anything else you can think of. We have found that themed parties are a favorite of our clientèle.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail by clicking the following link Contact Us
Some of our clientèle's kind words.
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“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Marc on New Years Eve. He made the process very easy, coming by to plan the menu and doing all the shopping! Our personal setup allowed interaction with Marc during the preparation of our delicious 5 course meal. He gave us cooking tips and let us in on the details of each upcoming course without being intrusive. Well done chef!”
Kelly Hansen
"Foreigner"
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Le Gourmet Prive and Chef Marc Adenwala made it possible for me to enjoy my own party! For once, I could relax instead of slaving in the kitchen and running around all day picking up party platters. The guests absolutely loved the food and the impeccable service. Chef Adenwala made "foodies" of them all. I've already contacted Le Gourmet Prive for my holiday party too.
Natalie Anderson
Director, Sales Promotions & Marketing Initiatives
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Chef Adenwala catered my party and featured Louisiana style cuisine. Not only was the food so outstanding that nearly every guest made a special point to voice a positive comment, even the two guests I had at the party from Louisiana. His personality was a hit with the crowd and I would recommend Le Gourmet Prive and Chef Adenwala to anyone who wants to serve food that people will remember.
Mary Weeks
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Hi Mary
Thank you so much for the wonderful party. Sorry I could not stay longer as I had to drop Jeneeka at a party in Northridge. You have the best parties, I had fun seeing everybody. Where on earth did you get the food catered from it was awesome. Please email me the place I would love to have the info for my party in January. Have a great day, I told Frank he missed a good one. Niminde and he landed in Sri Lanka safely.
Srini
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Chef,
I wanted to write and thank you for the amazing dinner party, it turned out far better than what I had expected. The food was outstanding, the service was fabulous and thanks to you, I was a hit with my clients and my boss. If I get this project, you will have to do my next party because it will definitely be time to celebrate. Thank you again and please send me some more business cards because people in the office are asking.
Regards,
Steve Gerard
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We all had a wonderful time in your cooking class today. The mushroom sauce was excellent and I liked learning how to turn a base into many sauces. Also, as you have learned, I do not have a well-stocked pantry so I will need to know every single item you need to have before the next class. Thanks again . . . my husband just finished the steak and complimented the sauce! Whoopee!
Fondly,
Natalie Christie
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Hey Chef Marc,
Thanks again for the other evening. Your talent in satisfying my clients' taste buds was beyond compare. You were gifted with the ability to understand what my demanding clients wanted and without fail, you pleasantly surprised them entrées and desserts that exceeded even their high expectations. Oh and thanks for that extra special "service with a smile" no matter how bad it may have gotten at times. I hope you can do my premier next year.
Hrag Yedalian
Community Liaison
California State Assembly
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Hi Chef Marc:
Here are all of the pics I have from the bridal shower. Sorry that time got away from me and I did not send them sooner. I haven't heard anything from the rest of the girls, but I know they want to book another teaching party again real soon. I will contact you with all the details as soon as I have them. Thanks again for making the bridal shower such a huge success.
Kindest Regards and Thanks,
Andrea Vien
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