Things You'll Need:
- Good cooking experience
- A wide array of menus
- Access to wholesale food markets
- Chef knives and tools
- Rolodex
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Step 1
Locate a catering company that does in-home catering. Work there for six months to get acquainted with the local clientèle in the area of South Carolina you are located in. Hand out business cards and put names of clients into a Rolodex. Find people who have the need for a personal chef.
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Step 2
Advertise in local papers. Older couples may need a personal chef for dietary reasons. Having an in house personal chef can be cheaper than having a meal delivery service. Solicit names from country clubs and area clubs where people gather. These places have a large client list and many people join them for the benefits of eating well. There will be South Carolinians, with money to hire personal chefs, who belong to these clubs.
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Step 3
Hand out business cards everywhere you go. Teach in-home cooking classes to get more exposure as well. These classes will introduce you and your skills to new people each time. You will need access to wholesale food vendors, have your own knives and chef tools and a good array of menus. Use your good cooking experience as a kind of resume. Provide small gifts, with your name and contact information included, and give to all of the guests to take home. This form of advertising will keep your name in the minds of South Carolinians.
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Step 4
Mind your manners. Make sure to always be pleasant with everyone you meet because everyone is a potential client.
