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It is that time of the year again - a time to celebrate with your favorite people. The summer is here and the kids are out of school so surely there are going to be many reasons for everyone to get together and have fun under the sun.

So whether you are in the works of getting the family together for 4th of July or a pool party of sorts, you might have been considering hiring a private chef. If this is the case, please read on. Because we have a few tips for you in how to plan your private party, private chef and all.

1. Find the right chef. The right chef your party is key to make sure the evening runs smoothly and everyone is satisfied. So, how do you find the right chef for your party? With us of course and a little strategic planning. What is it that you are looking for in a chef? Are you looking for a celebrity chef or are you looking for a chef with a particular specialty? Are you planning a BBQ or a seven course meal? These are just a few of the factors you will have to consider when planning your private chef party. But don't worry! You will find the right chef with our site. Check it out!
2. Plan the menu. Does anyone have allergies? Is there anyone there who is gluten free or a vegetarian? These are all the things you have to take into consideration when planning out your menu for your private chef party. Think of all the food you would love to try at the hands of your hired chef and get ready for your exciting and yummy evening. Sometimes it can be hard to plan the menu when you have so many things to do - but planning the menu might be one of the most important parts of planning your private chef party. So carve out a couple hours to think of everything possible. Reach out to your guests and get their food restrictions and then feel free to research some great recipes to get your wheels turning for your party.
3. Pick out the decorations. Now we are getting to the fun part! Once your menu and your private chef are picked out, then it is time to start planning your decorations for your party. Are you considering having a theme for the party? If so, start ordering those decorations from amazon as soon as possible. Gather all the material you need, set up before hand just and case and see if the theme and decorations work for you and your evening. And whatever you do, do not wait until the last minute to set up! Procrastination is no fun and could inhibit your evening's success. So give yourself enough grace and time to execute.
4. Get your invite list together. To invite or not to invite, that is the question. This should be a fun experience and not stressful although sometimes you might bump into those uncomfortable feelings of whether or not you want to bring your crazy aunt or uncle to the party. Well, that decision is going to be left up to you but make sure whoever you invite is a good time because it is your party not theirs! We are here to support you on that...
5. Picking your venue. Now this is last on our list but should be one of the most important parts of you planning where you are going to have your party. Well, that all depends. You can have the party in your backyard or at another location. Maybe a park? A rose garden? The beach? Wherever your heart is called to - picking your venue is a very part of planning your party. Make sure to give yourself enough time and space to figure out where the party will be so you can make sure the space is available. Have faith and enjoy the process. 

Those are just a few of our tips for planning your exciting private party. We hope those sparked some neurons for you and help you in accomplishing your mission. Another tips is to get help! That is right! Delegate. Often we try to do everything all by ourselves and it is just not possible. We know that it is your party and you want to have control to make sure everything goes perfect but that is just putting a lot all on you and people are here to help you. So whether you are thinking about reaching out to a private party planner or delegating some tasks to your friends or family, be confident in your decision making and know that there are people out there who can truly support you. 

Like us! We have a wide range of private chefs for you to choose from for your party. Wherever you are in the world, there are plenty of chefs that are available to assist in private parties this summer. If you are interested in getting connected with a steller chef, just let us know. Look through our list of chefs and see what is available for your party. We look forward to hearing how your party is going and what is on your menu. Have a wonderful summer and a great party!