What It's Really Like To Be A Private Chef

Have you ever wondered what it's like to cook for a celebrity? It can be tough, but it's always rewarding! Follow Ayo Cherry as she gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into her life as a private chef.

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[emeraldamethyst]

I love the authenticity and candidness she shared about her job. I hope she can expand her business and get to the point where she can have more free time and mentor her staff to step into her shoes.

[xXxXkuramaxXx]

She’s very structured and precise in her routine and regimen and that’s sometimes all you need to be successful. I wish her nothing but continued success :)

[sarahferguson]

The way she talks about her career seems so honest and heartfelt. You know her food is amazing because she takes so much pride in what she's doing. But all that meal prep 😯 y'all, i'm doing good to make sure my teenager has milk in the fridge for cereal 🤣

[Cellidor]

This is why, as much as I love cooking, I could never be a cook or personal chef or anything like that. Just, the sheer amount of time and effort and labour required to pull it off, and doing that constantly...not everyone can manage that. Kudos to those who can, but I myself keep my cooking personal.

[dennynikaj]

The moment she said about her business: there are days that I hate it, and there are days that I love it, I knew so is 100% truthfull, what a great inspiration, and such a gorgeous girl, I wish her good fortune, and loots of successes.

[phanCAbe]

People talk about role models, but this is exactly the kind of role model young people need. Sure she's experienced some "unicorn" type situations but she spent FAR more time talking about the everyday grind and drudgery aka she talked about *real life*. Bravo. I hope this bit of exposure lands her a cushier job do less work.

[thecasualcanuck]

I absolutely appreciate this type of work. I worked quite a few years in the kitchen, and the stress eventually took me out. Being a personal chef seems like the best of both worlds. You're responsible, but you're also the one creating the menu with the client. I still can't imagine going back to cooking for living, but this type of stuff, this type of content, makes me appreciate the field. I'm a Butcher manager now, and I'm happy. I'm still with food, I still have employees, I still make things happen. But the end result is no longer on me. And thats also after 6 years of being a fish monger lol. Life changes all the time.

[AAA]

She should make a youtube channel and share recipes, particularly meal prep foods.

[OblongPolkaDots]

This woman is a culinary composer. She creates a masterpiece every time. I love to see it!

[safireinspire]

I feel like she should triple her rates and hire assistants or trainees. I felt exhausted just watching her work so hard! She’s doing AMAZING! Would love to see her recipes.

[brightblackdawn]

She cooked for Jackie Aina's family for Thanksgiving and the food I saw in those IG stories looked divine.

[codsamanta]

She's lovely! And the advice she gives can be applied to almost any job out there!

[alessa]

I love the honesty about having your dream job. Nothing you love to do comes easy and you might not have all the time in the world but every accomplishment is extremely empowering and rewarding. I’d love to buy one of her cookbooks!!

[markeetamariah]

Thank you Tasty! I've never seen anything like this on Youtube when looking for the reality of it all. Being a chef/cook is not for the weak. So much sacrifice but still so fulfilling.

[chimpchimperton]

Your advice for up and coming private chefs could be used in all walks of life. A truly respectable human being!

[felitareed]

She was an absolutely delight to watch. Loved her energy and her candidness about her every day work.

[cryssiortiz]

I appreciate her candidness about owning a business and that how down to earth she is. ❤️❤️❤️

[NiqAllure]

I just came for recipes but wow I couldn’t stop watching her. I love her energy, the comfort, confidence and passion she exudes as she speaks about her career. Also she was very thorough so now I’ve left with great insight into this profession.

[liz-cfrv]

She's amazing! I'm overwhelmed just watching this!

[--Paws--]

Off topic I like her setup, she has exactly how I would organize and maybe the same amount of utensils for my kitchen. I also like the overall setup of her apartment.