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Reasons why I would recommend joining the Chef Alliance to new Chefs:

  • There are great message boards which will give you access to lots of different info regarding personal chef work
  • It is a great addition to your resume as it shows a certain level of professionalism
  • Access to clients that you would not normally be able to market to

Ways in which being a member of the Chef Alliance has helped to grow my business:

  • It helps to market your services in the Toronto area, as the Chef Alliance has a very good reputation and is the first choice among many clients, when looking for a personal chef
  • The information I have gathered from the message boards has been vital to growing my business because it has helped me figure out the best ways to source ingredients and how to best price meals

It has given my business a good reputation, as it is another title that helps give the business more credibility

- Chef Gregg Lewis, Toronto

The highlight of providing a Chef Experience for The Chef Alliance was "The Chef Alliance provided all the details required to complete a perfect event. It is great going into a clients house and being made to feel comfortable."
 

- Chef Karen - Fitzgerald event

The Chef Alliance has help my business with "Continued exposure in markets outside my reach with more quality clients"

- Chef Collins, Tillsonberg, ON

CHEF RESOURCES

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

     

    Membership Type

    Benefit Value
    CA$

    Platinum
    $59.00/mo

    Gold
    $49.00/mo

    Silver
    $35.00/mo

    Bronze Free

    Liability Insurance (Canada Only)

    $750.00

    $2 million coverage

    $2 million coverage

    $1 million coverage

    		  
    Feature Chef of the Week on:
    		 $20,000 X      

    Email Marketing Program

    		 $10,000 X      
    Legal Services $2,400 X      
    Membership in the CRFA

    $300.00

    		 X X    

    E-Brochure Development

    $300.00

    X

     

     

     

    Logo Design & Branding

    $150.00

    X 

     

     

     
    Professional Gift Card Printing 25% off X X    

    Access to E-Learning Business Courses

     

    X 

    X

    X

    X

    www.topchefs4hire.com basic listing
    www.chefsearch.ca basic listing

    $500.00

    X

    X

    X

    X

    www.topchefs4hire.com direct listing
    www.chefsearch.ca direct listing

    $4000.00

    X

    X

    		    

    Access to Jobs from the Chef Alliance

    $50,000

    X

    X

    X

    X

    Listing as www.chefexperiences.com vendor

    $2400.00

    X

    X

    X

    X

    Participation in Tradeshows

    $3000.00

    X

    X

    X

     

    Membership Card & Certificate

    $35.00

    X

    X 

    X 

     

    Access to Member site and Business Resources

    $500.00

    X

    X

    X

     

    Visa Processing - 1.67%

    Mastercard Processing - 1.71%

    Debit Processing - 7 cents

    No Statement Fee

     

    $1000.00

    $1000.00

    $50.00

    $48.00

     

    		 X X    
    Save 2.9 cents per litre at Esso $300.00 X X    
    3.5 cents Per Minute for Toll Free and Long Distance $125.00 X X    
    Group Preferred Rates on Home & Auto Insurance   X X    
    5 to 10% OFF Business Supplies $250.00 X X    
    1 Year Subscription to Food Service and Hospitality Magazine $80.00 X X    
    Dealer Cost of Samsung Televisions $150.00 X X    
    15% OFF Kinetico Water Treatment Program   X X    
    $34.00 Cell Phone Plan   X X    
    15% OFF Cookbook Store   X X X  

    Free Tickets to Tradeshows (CRFA, Alberta FoodService Show, APEX, BC Food Service Expo)

    		 $100.00 X X    
    Two Year subscription to Ontario Restaurant News plus a 40% renewal discount $40.00 X X    
    Buyer's Guide for the Food Service Industry $35.00 X X    
    Discounted New Costco Membership $10.00 X X X  
    Discount Off CAA Membership   X X X  

    Discounts from Trade Suppliers

    $100.00

    X 

    X

     

     

    Medical/Dental Insurance

     

    X

    X

    X

     

    Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

    $200.00

    X 

    X 

    X

     

    Family Vision Plan

     

    X

    X

    X

     
    Discount off Laser Vision Correction  

    X

    X

    X

    		  

     

    Liability Insurance: You save at least $750
    liability insurance is essential for every personal chef business The Chef Alliance's policy is underwritten by Economical Insurance, one of the largest insurance companies in the world.  Purchasing a similar policy outside of The Chef Alliance would cost you anywhere from $850.00 - $1500.00 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.  

     

    E-Brochure Development: You save at least $300
    internet marketing - an essential part of every personal chef business The Chef Alliance graphic design team will develop an E-Brochure to allow you to market your business by email as a membership benefit.  Chefs must sign up with Constant Contact - discounted rates available! E-Brochure Development normally costs $300.

     

    Logo Design & Branding: You save at least $150
    branding & marketing - an essential part of every personal chef business - The Chef Alliance member benefit 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.

     

    Email Marketing Plan: Valued at $10,000
    Email marketing blasts for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    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.

     

    Feature Chef of the Week: Valued at $20,000
    Featured Chef, marketing for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    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.


    Access to E-Learning Courses:
    learning new skills & training courses - an essential part of every personal chef business - The Chef Alliance member benefit Staying abreast of the latest trends can set you apart from your business competitors.  The Chef Alliance will soon offer E-learning seminars developed by professionals, allowing you to subscribe and watch at your convenience. 

     

    Chef Profile with Basic Listing on TopChefs4Hire.com and ChefSearch.ca: Valued at $500
    internet marketing - an essential part of every personal chef business The Chef Alliance's 'chef search' directories have been historically rated in the top 10 with a variety of internet 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 is for Bronze Level members and will not provide your direct contact information, but will direct all inquiries from customers to The Chef Alliance; we will then book the service for you at our usual rates, and cover that event under our Liability Insurance.

     

    Chef Profile with Direct Listing on TopChefs4Hire.com and ChefSearch.ca: Valued at $4000
    internet marketing - an essential part of every personal chef business 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.

     

    Listing on www.ChefExperiences.com: Valued at  $2400
    gift cards & Chef Experiences from The Chef Alliance - an essential part of every personal chef business 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! 

     

    Access to Jobs: Valued at $50,000
    chef jobs, new clients, marketing of chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business You will have access to high-end dinner parties and corporate events as well as jobs through 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.

     

    Participation in Tradeshows: Valued at $3,000
    Tradeshows - marketing of chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business 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.

     

    Membership Card and Certificate: Valued at $35
    Membership card & certificate - marketing of chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business 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. 

     

    Access to Member Site and Resources: Valued at $500
    Member resources - marketing of chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business 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.

     

    Discounts from Trade Suppliers: Valued at $100
    Membership card & certificate - marketing of chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business 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.

     

    Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Valued at $200
    Accidental death & dismemberment benefits for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    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. 

     

    Family Vision Plan: Valued at $200
    Discounted Eyewear - member discounts for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business


    Also offered by AIL is the Family Eye Care Program, offering discounted eyewear products to The Chef Alliance members and their families.

     

    Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: Valued at $200
    Accidental death & dismemberment benefits for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    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. 

     

    Group Rates for Medical Insurance:
    Medical insurance benefits for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    Access to discounted Medical Insurance Rates are available to members through Manulife Financial. The Basic Medical Plan Covers a number of services, including:

    • Survivor Benefit
    • Registered Specialists and Therapists - Chiropractor, Chiropodist & Podiatrist, Naturopath, Registered Massage Therapist, Psychologist or approved Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist, Speech Pathologist/Therapist
    • Homecare and Nursing
    • Hearing Aids
    • Ambulance Services

     

    Group Rates for Dental Insurance:
    Dental Insurance benefits for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business Access to discounted Dental Insurance Rates are available to members through Manulife Financial. The Basic Medical Plan Covers a number of services, including:

    • Cleanings
    • Exams
    • Fillings
    • Enodontics and Periodontics etc.

     

    Lasik MD:
    Email marketing blasts for chefs - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    Discounts off laser vision correction across Canada.  LASIK MD is a national provider of laser vision correction, performing almost half of all LASIK procedures completed in Canada. 

     

    Discounted CAA membership:
    discounts with CAA - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    You will have access to up to 10% off new memberships with the Canadian Automobile Association.  (Certain regions only.)


    Discounted Gift Card Printing:
    discounted gift card printing - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    The Chef Alliance's Gift Card Services provides high-definition full colour printed gift cards helping you to attract new customers, create a new revenue stream and to retain old customers. Our Gift Card Services can help you launch your own gift card program.  From intial design, printing and presentation, we can make implementing gift cards a seamless process.


    Discounted Gas from Esso Stations: Valued at $300
    discounted gas for cars from Esso in Canada - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    As part of the complimentary membership in the CRFA (Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice Association), you will save 2.9% per litre for gas at Esso stations.  For Personal Chefs who rely on travlelling to clients, and with rising fuel prices, thisc can add to your bottom line!

     

    Complimentary Legal Consultations: Valued at $2400
    Complimentary legal consultations - The Chef Alliance member benefits - an essential part of every personal chef business

    From contracts to invoices, leases to partnerships, you are eligible to receive a complimentary 1/2 hour legal consultation per month. 

     *Benefits are subject to change at any time