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Hello everybody

I come from France and I'm currently working as a cook in Pittsburgh. I'm really interested in becoming a private chef and your association is very helpful because it gives me a lot of information on how to make my project succesful.

But I still have some questions regarding the training that you proposed:

- How long is it?
- Do we have to travel around the country during the training?
- What kind of exam do we have to pass at the end of the training?

I didn't find the answers on your forum.

Thank you for your help

Hi Fabien,

Thank you for your message and for your interest in the association.

This association supports both personal and private chefs, but the training program is specifically for potential PERSONAL chefs. That means chefs who wish to use our training program to assist them in their efforts to open and operate successful businesses of their own.

You do not need to travel around the country for training. We actually do offer a live seminar in a different city almost every month, but you do not need to take the live seminar if you wish to use the Home Study program instead.

The training options are designed to provide training in the manner best suited for each new member. Some people absorb and retain information by reading, others do not, which is why we offer it both ways. You are able to choose which option best suits your needs.

We provide a 100 question written exam and a certificate of completion upon request. The training materials are the source material for the written certification exam through the American Culinary Federation third party accredited professional certification program.

If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to be in touch here or by phone at 800 644-8389.
Best wishes to you!
Candy Wallace

Thank you Candy for these informations.

I have got one more question. I expect to start my business in 1 year, do you think I'd have enought time if I'd start the training now?

I know every person is different but I wonder how long does it take to be ready.

Thank you again for your disponibilite