Tricks of the Private Chef Trade

Workshop by June Pagan, Private Chef

  To view an excerpt of a recent workshop, please visit me at my youtube page: 

www.youtube.com/junepagan

Workshop #1 “Cooking Your Way to Job Security”

Small Class Size (6-8 students, face-to-face approach)

8 Hour course (one day)

Price: $175.00

Hours:     10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dates:      To be arranged - call or email for further information      

Location:  Marina del Rey 

Website:   www.junepagan.com

email:      junepagan@verizon.net

310.823.0929 office

310.832.0509 cell

The purpose of this workshop is to teach the student how to deliver simple, healthy and flavorful meals to their family or employer’s family.

We start the morning with a trip to Gelson’s Market, where I will guide you through the aisles and provide you with shopping tips and invaluable information about product selection.

Upon our return to the kitchen, the face-to-face demonstration cooking will begin, starting with breakfast-type breads and a discussion about the morning meal, including a hands-on preparation of the most intimidating “poached egg.”

As we move on to lunch options, there will be an in-depth discussion about the role of the private chef with abundant tips for effective work habits, such as CAYG (Clean As You Go), When In Doubt (Throw It Out), and “Garnish ,Garnish, Garnish” (presentation). We will also touch briefly on Front Service (dining room skills and strategies).

By dinner, we will be focusing on the details that make a meal “Top Notch,” Our clients are refined and have discriminating palates. They demand well-prepared meals that are a joy to consume. By providing this service to them you are building “Job Security.”

Here are some sample recipes that we will be offering:

·          Roast Salmon Croquettes "Old Bay" with a variety of sauces

·          Asian Inspired Piedmontese, New York Steak, Pan Grilled

·          Oven Rotisserie Chicken with Apricot “Saucy Susan” Sauce

·          Thanksgiving Turker Burger

·          Grilled Miso Shallot Chicken Salad

·          Whole Wheat Walnut Bread

·          The perfect Apple Pie

·          She Devil Mocha Flourless Cake

Included with this workshop will be recipes of all dishes prepared and a list of recommended reading, as well as resources for product used in the workshop.

For a successful learning experience, be sure to have a pen and a notepad, and good night’s sleep.  It will be intense!

I have posted an excerpt of a recent workshop on my Youtube page, which can be viewed at

www.youtube.com/junepagan

Thank you,

June Pagan