PERSONAL CHEF
Credit: Chris Hartlove
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Tianna Feaster, 31, of Washington, D.C.
By day: Designs e-learning training tools
Getting started: Feaster became more health conscious after receiving a fibroids diagnosis and was always looking for nutritious ways to cook. In 2002 she decided to enroll in
recreational cooking classes.
The payoff: Feaster racks up about $1,300 a month. Working during the day and cooking on
nights and weekends, she charges from $300 to $400 for weekly meals and $100
to $200 for onetime service. She says she's trying to give people healthy
meals and bring families back to the table.
How you can do it: According to Feaster, you don't have to go to culinary school to become a
personal chef. "You just have to know how to cook," she says. You might be
motivated to hone your skills, however, at cooking classes like the course
she took at L'Academie de Cuisine (between $60 and $75 per class).
To spread the word about her services, Feaster put ads on Craigslist and
created a Web site. You can also showcase your skills by doing cooking
demonstrations for organizations. The chef association added her name to its
directory, which increased her exposure and credibility.
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