Free Personal Chef
Service Agreement
One last-minute ghosting turns a grand worth of prime wagyu into expensive trash that eats your entire month's profit. If you don't have a signed deal, you're just a high-end servant paying for the privilege of being screwed over.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Non-Refundable Procurement Deposit' clause to ensure the client’s skin is in the game before you spend a dime at the market.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Personal Chef, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Personal Chef services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Custom Menu Design and Ingredient Sourcing
- On-Site Culinary Execution
- Plating and Table Service
- Post-Service Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Storage and Reheating Instruction Labeling
- Waste Removal and Disposal
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Personal Chef services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the client tries to add five extra people to the guest list an hour before dinner?
Without a 'Scope of Service' clause defining the headcount, you're working for free; put a per-person overage fee in writing so their poor planning costs them, not you.
The grocery bill came in way over the initial estimate—do I just eat the cost?
Only if you're running a charity; use a 'Market Rate Adjustment' provision in your agreement that bills for actual costs plus a shopping fee to keep your margins safe.
What if they claim I damaged their $10,000 range after I leave the house?
You'll be stuck in a 'he-said, she-said' nightmare unless your contract includes a 'Pre-and-Post Service Site Inspection' sign-off that confirms the kitchen's condition before you touch a burner.