Personal Chef Amy

Serves Torrance, CA

35244

Hired 1 time

1 employee

14 years in business

$150/person

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun Closed

Mon Closed

Tues 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thurs 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Amy Pelkey
Completed on 1/25/2025

Introduction

I am professionally trained personal chef with over 12 years’ experience. I am located on the Westside and specializes in casual farm to table, organic, local, fresh cuisine. I am proficient in many diets, plant-based cuisine, allergy restrictive cooking, kid friendly, American & International classics and Kosher practices. I also do small dinner parties, cooking lessons and have consulted on kitchen organization, layouts and equipment.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Each job is different. Whether it is weekly meal prep, a dinner party or a cooking lesson, the price will depend on headcount, cuisine, serving style, outside help etc. Ingredients are always separately from my cost. Cleanup is a separate fee as well.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

After an initial email or text I usually do a phone call to see if it is a fit for both of us. Then an in person meeting to work out the details. From there it would simply to a few emails before the event or first day of work.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

ServSafe (Food Safety) Certified Since 2011 Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Los Angeles, California June 2011 Diploma, Culinary Arts With Honors Gusto al Borgo Agriturismo, Casperia, Italy Summer 2011, Culinary Externship, Italian Farm-To-Table Cooking Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California May 2007 Bachelor of Arts, With Honors

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked as a private chef for many local families and am respectful and comfortable working in any type of home. My main goal has always been to make the client’s life easier by being flexible to any needs and providing a custom, full-service experience. I have helped elite clientele and families through post pregnancy recovery, weight loss, health issues or just the craziness of daily life.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Please consider your budget before reaching out :)