How To Start Your Chef Side Hustle While Working Full Time


Hey Reader,,

If you dream of getting paid to cook but you’re still working a full-time job (and maybe juggling a family, a dog, or just your own sanity)... I see you.

You want to start something you love, but you’re not about to blow up your life doing it.

Good news? You don’t have to.

👉 Click here to watch this week’s video where I show you exactly how to start your personal chef business on the side—without burnout.

We’ll cover:
✅ How to realistically fit a client (or two) into your current schedule
✅ A simple plan to keep your calendar organized and your energy intact
✅ Why starting slow is the smartest move—and how to grow from there
✅ The one thing that protects your time (and your peace) as you take on clients

You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t need 80-hour hustle weeks. You just need a smart plan and a little white space in your calendar.

Watch now and start building the business you want—on your terms.

Hi! I'm Chef Shelley.

I help passionate cooks start a personal chef business they love.

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