Personal Chef Organizations Merge

Rio Rancho, NM (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

The United States Personal Chef Association announces the merger with Personal Chefs Network, also a professional trade association for personal chefs. The combination of these organizations creates the largest and strongest Personal Chef support organization in the United States and Canada.

The United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), established in 1991, is the largest professional trade organization for personal chefs throughout North America. Professional business education, member support and the provision of tangible working benefits are provided by the USPCA to individuals involved in the operation of their own independent home based Personal Chef Service business.

"This acquisition allows for two organizations to work in harmony to provide quality professional Personal Chef Services to the public" stated Gail Kenagy, CEO and President of the USPCA. "We found that we shared common goals with a quest for excellence, so it made perfect business sense to combine our resources for a united cause" Kenagy stated.

PCN was formed in 2000 by Sharon Worster, CEO and founder. Brent Evans became President of PCN in 2005. "We're thrilled to join forces with the USPCA" stated Worster. "This is a win-win for all the working personal chefs, and for the public seeking these unique services. Many people misunderstand the Personal Chef Service," Worster continued. "We're not lifestyles of the rich and famous. We are an affordable service business that is leading our country back to the basics of good food at home and bringing families together again at the dinner table."

Worster and Evans will assume operational roles within the USPCA and will help facilitate the merger of the two organizations. "I believe everyone will find the vast benefits associated with this merger exciting and a true opportunity for growth" stated Evans.

There are 5,000+ working personal chefs with the overwhelming majority associated with the USPCA. Personal chefs prepare custom delicious, nutritious meals daily for a wide range of clients in all 50 states and throughout Canada. Clients using this special service represent active households, affluent seniors and individuals with restrictive dietary needs. Unlike a private chef who works for one household in an employer-employee relationship, personal chefs own and operate their own independent business and will service 12-20 unique clients each month. The direct tangible benefits to each client will be the time saved in the actual meal preparation and the associated shopping, while still enjoying exactly what they've requested at a cost no greater than a comparable restaurant. "The coveted dinner hour which has eroded over the years as career and outside influences demand more and more time of individuals is being reinstated thanks to personal chefs who allow families to unite with minimal effort to enjoy healthful custom prepared meals" Kenagy stated.

Locating a personal chef can be accomplished through http://www.hireachef.com, the largest search site for personal chefs.

The Culinary Business Academy is the educational division of the USPCA, providing world class culinary business education to individuals having the expertise and desire to create excellent meals. "The Culinary Business Academy is the only provider of personal chef business education to be licensed by a Private Post-Secondary Commission on Higher Education" stated Phil Ellison, USPCA Executive Director. "Routinely we help individuals reach their goal of independence through professional education and guidance, so that they may be successful and productive in a career field that is enjoyable and rewarding with a very high level of satisfaction" Ellison continued.

The USPCA also monitors and administers the only federally recognized certification program for personal chefs. Through demonstrated abilities and the acquisition of industry related education and business development courses, the designation of Certified Personal Chef (CPC) is bestowed. Continued efforts and ongoing educational advancement are requirements to maintain this highly sought after designation. All USPCA personal chefs are required to possess a standard level of proficiency and complete a testing series. Only the USPCA requires testing of each member, and each USPCA personal chef is provided with general liability insurance.

"For a service concept that is almost 20 years old, the industry has just begun to emerge. Busy active households and the demand for quality nutritional meals will certainly help shape the landscape of this industry for years to come" Ellison stated. The USPCA remains ever vigilant to stay ahead of demand by developing new educational opportunities, providing business leadership and recognizing trends in consumer needs.

For a no-obligation consultation to determine if a personal chef fills your 'What's for Dinner' dilemma, contact a personal chef at http://www.hireachef.com

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