AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old private chef for celebrities based in Los Angeles.
I was introduced to working as a private chef through someone I met at work.
Related storiesIn 2003, I did a one-year unpaid internship with a seasoned private chef to advance my career.
Being a private chef is different because there's no egoYou have to get curious about what your clients want and ask them how you can improve.
There's so much on the horizon, I'm working on a cookbook and some docuseries — maybe even my own reality show.
Persons:
Khristianne, K, Kardashian, —, Khristianne Uy, It's, I'd, Simon Fuller, James Cameron's, Susan Cameron, There's, I've, Charlie Sheen, Jonas Brothers, Ryan Seacrest, there's, Ryan, Kris Jenner, it's, I'm, James Charles, Lauryn Haas
Organizations:
Service, lhaas
Locations:
Philippines, LA, Los Angeles, New York, California, Hulu, Japan