About Us
“Thanks for the opportunity to do last night’s dinner party. It is so much more satisfying working for a small group than working behind the scenes in the hotel... and much better for me financially! I look forward to doing more of these.”
“It has been almost 6 months since I started to work with The Chef Alliance. I am now ready to quit my Executive Chef position at the restaurant and do this full time. My passion for cooking has been rekindled since working with you. Thanks for all the support that you have given me.”
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- Join the Alliance
- Renew Membership
- Create/Modify Profile
- View & Apply for Chef Jobs
- Submit/Modify Chef Experience
- Submit Redemption Form
- Discussion Forum
- Chef's Blog
- Chef Trainer
- Recipes and Tips
- Chef's Store
- Marketing & Branding Services
- Website Services
- Financial Planning Services
- Gift Card Loyalty Program
- Articles and Useful Links
CHEFS SAVE MONEY
The Chef Alliance's money saving program reduces your business costs and increases profits. See the Chef Discounts and Benefits of Joining the Chef Alliance
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Membership in The Chef Alliance will help you build a better business, allowing you to focus on your passion - creating sumptuous food. Give us a call today!
- marketing
- business discounts
- insurance
- support
- culinary resources
- website services
- gift card programs
- much more!
Coming soon - The Chef Alliance is building on the combined knowledge of our Chefs and associates to bring you a state-of-the-art online training website, dedicated to giving you the tools to start and grow your Chef Business.
Do you have knowledge that you would like to share with our Chef community? Create a program and collect Royalties! Drop us a line!
Member Benefits
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Liability Insurance (Canada Only) |
$750.00 |
$2 million coverage |
$2 million coverage |
$1 million coverage |
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| Feature Chef of the Week on: |
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Email Marketing Program |
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| Legal Services | $2,400 | |
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| Membership in the CRFA |
$300.00 |
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Personal Chef Website |
$750.00 |
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Website Hosting |
$360.00 |
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Web Domain Name |
$39.00 |
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E-Brochure Development |
$300.00 |
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Logo Design & Branding |
$150.00 |
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| Professional Gift Card Printing | 25% off | |
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Access to E-Learning Business Courses |
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www.topchefs4hire.com basic listing |
$500.00 |
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www.topchefs4hire.com direct listing |
$2000.00 |
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Access to Jobs from the Chef Alliance |
$50,000 |
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Listing as www.chefexperiences.com vendor |
$2400.00 |
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Participation in Tradeshows |
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Membership Card & Badge |
$35.00 |
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Access to Member site and Resources |
$500.00 |
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Visa Processing - 1.67% Mastercard Processing - 1.71% Debit Processing - 7 cents No Statement Fee |
$1000.00 $1000.00 $50.00 $48.00
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| Save 2.9 cents per litre at Esso | $30.00 | |
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| 3.5 cents Per Minute for Toll Free and Long Distance | $125.00 | |
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| Group Preferred Rates on Home & Auto Insurance | |
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| 5 to 10% OFF Business Supplies | $250.00 | |
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| 1 Year Subscription to Food Service and Hospitality Magazine | $80.00 | |
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| Dealer Cost of Samsung Televisions | $150.00 | |
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| 15% OFF Kinetico Water Treatment Program | |
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| $34.00 Cell Phone Plan | |
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| 15% OFF Cookbook Store | |
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Free Tickets to Tradeshows (CRFA, Alberta FoodService Show, APEX, BC Food Service Expo) |
$100.00 | |
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| Two Year subscription to Ontario Restaurant News plus a 40% renewal discount | $40.00 | |
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| Buyer's Guide for the Food Service Industry | $35.00 | |
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| Discounted New Costco Membership | $10.00 | |
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| 10% OFF CAA Membership | |
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The Chef Alliance's policy is underwritten by Aviva Insurance, one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Purchasing a similar policy outside of The Chef Alliance would cost you anywhere from $750.00 - $1200.00 with other insurance companies. Conduct your Personal Chef business as a member of The Chef Alliance with the security and peace of mind that insurance gives you. You save at least $750.00.
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The Chef Alliance internet design team will develop a website for your business, with features, such as blogs, to promote your business as a part of your membership benefits. To keep you at the forefront of the industry and internet trends, the website will be redesigned every two years as a part of your membership benefits. Gold level memberships and up will have direct contact with inquiries from customers through the website. Similar services would cost over $750.00. You save at least $750.00.
The Chef Alliance provides internet hosting for the Personal Chef Website developed by our internet design team to promote your business and services as a membership benefit. Hosting is done through the same hosting company used by well known firms such as Sony, Starbucks, L'Oreal and Toyota. Hosting of the website is on a private virtual server, ensuring reliability and security. Hosting on private virtual services would ordinarily cost at least $30.00 per month. You save $360.00.
The Chef Alliance will provide you with a domain name for your chef business as a membership benefit. Domain names cost approximately $39.00 per year. You save $39.00.
The Chef Alliance graphic design team will develop an E-Brochure to allow you to market your business by email as a membership benefit. E-Brochure Development normally costs $300.00. You save $300.00.
The Chef Alliance's graphic design team will design a logo so that you can brand your business as a membership benefit. Logo Design and Branding can cost $150.00 and up. You save at least $150.00.
Staying abreast of the latest trends can set you apart from your business competitors. The Chef Alliance offers E-learning seminars developed by professionals, allowing you to subscribe and watch at your convenience.
Basic Listing on TopChefs4Hire.com and ChefSearch.ca
The Chef Alliance's 'chef search' directories have been historically rated in the top 10 with a variety of search engines. The Chef Alliance will provide a listing on www.Topchefs4hire.com and www.chefsearch.ca to promote your business and services. The basic listing will not provide your direct contact information, but will direct all inquiries from customers to The Chef Alliance; we will then provide the service through you at our usual rates. Valued at over $500.00.
Direct Listing on TopChefs4hire.com and ChefSearch.ca:
The Chef Alliance's 'chef search' directories have been historically rated in the top 10 with a variety of search engines. The Chef Alliance will provide a direct listing on www.Topchefs4hire.com and www.chefsearch.ca to promote your business and services. The direct listing will allow potential customers to contact you directly. Valued at over $2,000.00.
You will have access to high-end dinner parties and corporate events as well as the Chef Experience packages sold by The Chef Alliance through its own websites, retail partners, corporate programs and promotions. No marketing costs for you...no cold calling...no wasted evenings with prospective clients trying to sell your services. Our clients are ready to receive the service, and you will be paid by The Chef Alliance.
The events allow our Chefs to earn more money working shorter days than the typical restaurant shift where ticket numbers can amount in the hundreds. A Chef could easily make $50,000 per year doing just did the jobs we provided, with no marketing costs. Valued at over $50,000.00.
Listing on www.ChefExperiences.com:
You will be able to sell your own Personal Chef Experience gift packages directly to the public on the world's largest website exclusively dedicated to the sale of Personal Chef Experiences. Offer a Dinner for 2, a Personal Chef Service Package, a Sunday Brunch or a different experience for each special occassion. We do the marketing of the website and you get the sales. www.chefexperiences.com will be launched soon! Valued at over $2400.00.
The Chef Alliance is frequently asked to participate in tradeshows. These are excellent opportunities for Chefs to promote their services to a targetted audience. You will be offered the opportunity to showcase your talents at national and regional tradeshows. Exhibiting at tradeshows can cost a sole exhibitor up to $3000.00 for three days. As a member of The Chef Alliance, this high cost is not an issue.
You will receive a membership card and badge to show your affiliation with The Chef Alliance. The Chef Alliance badge should be worn with pride as it gives you crediblity, showing that you are associated with the only Chef organziation that has the confidence of national retailers and Fortune 500 companies. Valued at $35.00.
Access to Member Site and Resources:
You will have access to our Member Site and Chef Resources, saving you thousands of dollars for products & services as well as access to industry professionals in a variety of fields. Valued at $500.00.
Discounts from Trade Suppliers:
You will receive discounts from Trade Suppliers as set out at www.thechefalliance.com. This list of national companies offering discounts to our chefs is always growing. As the list grows, so does the amount of money that you will save. Every penny saved, is a penny added to your bottom line. Saves you approx. $100.00.
Access to discounted Medical and Dental Insurance Rates are available to members through Manulife Financial. The Basic Medical Plan Covers:
- Vision Care
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Survivor Benefit
- Registered Specialists and Therapists
- Chiropractor Chiropodist & Podiatrist Naturopath Registered Massage Therapist Psychologist or approved Social
- Worker Physiotherapist Acupuncturist Speech Pathologist/Therapist
- Lifeline Response Service
- Homecare and Nursing
- Prosthetic Appliances and Durable Medical Equipment
- Hearing Aids
- Ambulance Services
- Accidental Dental
The Basic Dental Plan Covers:
- Cleanings
- Exams
- Fillings
- Endodontics
- Periodontics etc.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
Complimentary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefits are provided to Chef Alliance members by AIL Canada Insurance. There is no cost to apply for this coverage, and applications are included in the Membership Kit. Saves you $200.00.
Also offered by AIL is the Family Eye Care Program, offering discounted eyewear products to The Chef Alliance members and their families.
The Chef Alliance will market your services directty by special email blasts to its established customers and corporate partners. In the past, this marketing has led to Chefs being asked to do weddings, large corporate events & parties, as well as receiving offers to become private chefs. Your services will be marketed by direct email to our top group of clientele and business contacts. Valued at $10,000.
Your profile will appear on a number of our premier websites that target millions of consumers, businesses and trade suppliers. Customers will see your profile first before searching for other Chefs, giving you the competitive edge. Valued at $20,000.00.