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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[@emeraldamethyst6222]

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.

[@r18-s19-]

I love this comment and your name is literally my favorite!

[@kpopscenario1406]

Hiiiiii

[@irshviralvideo]

Sorry, but the simple question that remains unanswered is HOW MUCH DO YOU MAKE !!!!

[@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 :)

[@soilgrasswaterair]

Yes, it’s truly like that with most things you need to show up for. It’s the same at university, you need to be structured, have a routine and stick to the things you have signed up for. I wish her the same, and looking at this it wouldn’t surprise me if she managed to expand her business.

[@DonoZeek]

What's your social media name?

[@arubiano1997]

@@DonoZeek lmao

[@DonoZeek]

Can you blame me given the profile pic.

[@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.

[@heheheha9094]

What is unicorn type situation

[@phanCAbe]

@@heheheha9094 No matter how good you are or how hard you work you need a major stroke of luck to end up as the personal chef to a celebrity. That's a "unicorn" situation, aka something like winning the lottery or another lucky scenario.

[@heheheha9094]

@@phanCAbe oh yeah i see

[@religionisapoison2413]

@@phanCAbe it's not that hard to get close to a celebrity. Literally just grind. If people in your work have X opportunity, if you grind you will likely get the same opportunity.

[@dillo4555]

@@religionisapoison2413 that's not exactly true. you often get to catch an amazing opportunity through meeting the right connections. Having great skills from grinding will definitely help seal the deal, but if u don't get the right connections these things will be crazy hard to experience.

[@sarahferguson0]

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 🤣

[@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.

[@AAA11546]

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

[@marivicpusag3365]

it would be nice but her schedule is already rlly full, and that would just be more work, bc if she uploaded videos she would have to record and edit the videos. That would be rlly hard to do.

[@AAA11546]

@@marivicpusag3365 definitely i agree, but if her youtube channel took off then she could do less and less private cooking and more YT (and probably make more money in the process). i love her energy and enthusiasm. imo there is a market for meal prep content that looks good, tastes good and is manageable to make by the general public. no idea how she'd manage to fit YT into her schedule but it may be something she should consider, she'd be awesome to watch

[@camalex7782]

@@marivicpusag3365 no , she could make an income of yt and not have to work so much

[@actualangel5133]

I think she should have a food truck… will give her a lot of freedom in terms of time

[@muhdyan2]

Tbh she already sounds busy af😂😂

[@OblongPolkaDots]

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

[@ishbautista1941]

culinary composer wow what a lovely choice of wording

[@Laispino]

@@ishbautista1941 i know right so delicate and rich!

[@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.

[@BlacqRomantic]

I’ve also thought about going into the field many times but I don’t want my passion to be burnt out by the stress and long hours. I think I’m fine learning to cook at home making my family, and myself happy with what I create. If anything I think I’d do part-time at a cafe or something

[@thecasualcanuck4590]

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.

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@PaoPao901]

Hi do you mind sharing why you wouldn’t go back to cooking for a living? Just curious because I have been thinking about going into the culinary field

[@SwissMissss]

I feel the same way about going back to cooking! Never really had someone speak my thoughts this way lol

[@Abcdeline1]

@@PaoPao901 hard work, long/late hours, low pay, and I say this as someone who has been in kitchens for almost 20 years, the industry attracts some of the worst people you’ll meet, but also some of the best. As you get older the ability to tolerate “the worst” goes down.

[@SC-uq2jf]

@@Abcdeline1 Wow, your comment on the inclusivity of the Restaurant Industry, reminds me of the sentiment of the Ineffable, Greatly Missed, Global Culinary Ambassador, Anthony Bourdain, whose First Book " Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly"....

[@safireinspire7496]

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.

[@codsamanta]

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

[@brightblackdawn95]

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

[@chimpchimperton]

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

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@cryssiortiz6977]

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

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@16handsoffunfunfun]

My thoughts exactly!

[@markeetamariah]

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

[@felitareed7780]

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

[@alessa9041]

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!!

[@liz-cf2rv]

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

[@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.

[@--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.

[@TheColdestWater]

You can just instantly see her passion for the job she does 😍👏🏻

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@karenctran]

She started cooking when she was 8?! I was eating glue at that age…

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@tia8245]

at BEST i could make toast

[@patlogan5083]

She is lovely. Loved her honesty, food looked delicious too,!

[@Empressnaeartz]

I Love how authentic and honest she was with her experience as a personal chef. Thank you for this video

[@CraftyCornerYT]

If i had a private chef i’d be atleast 100lbs heavier 😂😂🤤

[@tianajohnson7811]

same😂

[@Dop3ritrean]

ditto. lol!

[@therealist2000]

haha or you could get them to cook the most healthiest-tasty meals!

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

Not really

[@brittabtw]

Awwww, my baby! I’m super proud of her and what she had been able to accomplish. 💜

[@worldwide_cruising]

*It was really good to listen to someone who really is a full-time private cook. Quite an interesting story, thank you for letting us take a look "behind the scenes"!* 😈👍

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys :)

[@chunli99]

Oh I love her. This is such a great piece. I’m so happy she’s telling her story, this gives really good insight to what this kind of life is like.

[@FlagCutie]

What a grounded view at this particular career. I adore cooking and some say that I spoil my mom with the lunches I make for her, but like she said, it brings you a particular type of joy.

[@jeniece1mad]

So enjoyed this! Thank you for letting us hear from a private chef what her job entails and her perspective on this experience!

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Tremendous work ethic! Reminds me of my daughter. You really have to care for others, and love what your doing for them! Bravo 👏🏼

[@nicolecross6139]

I just wanted to say you are amazing! You are super creative and motivated and a total boss. I live that you speak openly about the not so glamorous parts of your job as well. I've always wondered what it is like to be a private chef.

[@jessicacookiehardin]

I'm so proud of you!! Your living!!! Your passion for service in your way of cooking runs deeper than most would understand. It's a true sacrifice and journey to health on both ends

[@oyino6879]

This was so interesting to watch! Thanks for being transparent and sharing the highs and lows of what being a Private chef involves

[@jordanavery4279]

This work ethic is exactly what gets you far. Proud of you girl, keep up the grind

[@rachelyy]

This is artistry. Ayo, you are so talented, organised and thoughtful to add the kind of maternal, personal touches to the experience!

[@silverhiker4549]

I do want to work in the dietary industry and I really value what she had to say and share a whole lot. I really hope she keeps kicking ass and I'd really love to see a cookbook from her as well.

[@lillysora]

I’d watch a cooking show with her, she has great energy and I love what she’s doing with her hair in this video.

[@treadyster123]

You deserve a MASSIVE raise.

[@michaelanized]

She for sure seems genuine‘s and beyond caring for each dish that she gives her clients

[@za1nablol]

So interesting to hear from a Priv Chef’s POV. I haven’t really met one, or heard one’s story! This is cooolll!

[@powerrangers5673]

😖🤯🤯 wow that is breathtaking, thank you for sharing this information your journey what it means to be a chef to love to cook putting smile on people face. Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingLifeWithDeeDee]

Wow! That is a lot of work, but it seems so rewarding for her. If you love doing something, you will keep going. She is amazing🙌🏾

[@BitterBetty76]

She's amazing and I love how she keeps it real. Good luck in all you do girl!💜🎉

[@annies6566]

This young lady is awesome! You can tell she loves what she does a lot.

[@NickBrunet]

Omg I’ve always wanted to be a private chef. 100% would intern for you. Thank you for this video!

[@toni7808]

This was super informative. I learned more here than I ever have at high school career fairs.

[@shoshanaloomer]

I love cooking so much, this jobs sounds so fun, yet challenging

[@sergenkural4132]

This was amazing to watch x

[@vuul6093]

I absolutely love the spirit and determination of this woman, bravo

[@techynerdygypsy1731]

Love her from the start!!! Ayo is the bestest!!!

[@cookingathome4938]

Im so enjoyed this! Thank you for this experience!

[@JSblessed]

🥰💕 this made my soul happy. More of this please! So inspiring and bright. Beautiful young woman! Please keep shining ! 💕🥰

[@ihatehandles111]

That all looks soooooo good, but also looks like sooooo much work. I hope she goes easy on herself and succeeds in every way she wants!!

[@Screddy_Henks]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm glad you were honest about the fact that it is hard to say no, particularly when what you're doing is so important to you, but if you don't take the time to look after yourself even if it's just that one day a week, you'll pay in the long run

[@124php]

inspiring - she does a great job. She knows cooking and does everything to be a good chef !

[@mikab.4838]

She's so passionate and hardworking, it's really inspiring!

[@sapphirelittle1078]

Thank you for bringing back Ayo!

[@allil87]

Wow! She’s so professional and pays attention to the smallest details. Respect!

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

Simply wow! she was so honest and genuine about her job... I appreciate her attitude to what she does for a living and clearly so do her clients

[@think7118]

am just proud of her…keep going queen ♥

[@deeabee96]

You can tell her work ethic is phenomenal. Wishing her success :) and she is stunning!

[@AdrianMilanio]

love her humility. dope vid!

[@adiiiyyaaa26]

Love this channel!

[@katherinedobias7499]

You're back! Yay.

[@lorenclement4608]

Ayo! Always so proud of you girl 😊

[@honeyvsenpai]

Yaaaassss Ayo! So proud of you following your dreams. 💖

[@six1364]

Omg she so passionate about her profession and puts so much care into what she does, and she is very beautiful😊❤️❤️❤️

[@somerflowers]

Such a great soul to feature on here!

[@chideraogbuni8000]

"There's nothing better than creating happy 😊 moments for people"❤❤❤, thanks for the encouragement Ma'am

[@sunsetamor302]

This is excellent and she is absolutely amazing and inspirational. Wish her the best in her future endeavors, thanks for sharing 💗

[@mfreedom5568]

Love her message

[@kc2580]

Wow! Great work, I see why she’s so busy. I’d love to try one of her meals

[@theraweggfiles]

Hearing you describe your kitchen and your things and spoons and spatulas, I felt like I was listening to myself. I've been cooking since I was about 7 yrs old, and today, it's such a deep passion.

[@ambientmusicclub-calmingre894]

Food definitely is life! Making food for a living is hard but rewarding. I LOVE cooking and enjoy making new dishes. Ayo seems to have it all together….it’s a lot of work. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@mamabear2314]

Absolutely amazing in every way

[@Bohlaleinabowl]

Loving these!

[@samsar9118]

A hard working and talented woman, now these are the type of people you have to look up to for inspiration....god bless her.

[@naimairfan5738]

She is gorgeous Inside and outside. I pray she gets long life with lots of happiness and success and health and prosperity in the world with her family and loved ones.

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

How beautiful and amazing is Ayo! I love watching her,she has a phenomenal spirit.

[@ilovebuttercream7684]

Love this. You go girl!!

[@Stressed_PhD_0831]

She is hard-working and passionate about her job. Her clients are definitely very lucky to have her!

[@misunderstoodkj]

Love this!

[@jaune-soleil]

Love her! She was perfect for this.

[@mymethodofcooking4257]

I did butter cake. Please checkout guys

[@oBringMeTheDiscoCake]

for labeling how to heat things, you might really enjoy one of those small thermal printers usually listed as sticker makers, they're cheap for how often I think you'd use it for this

[@talithialee9608]

I’m ready to buy your cookbook if you ever write one. Such a beautiful young woman.

[@ashleybcookin]

This was very informative! 👍🏽

[@MandyM4]

you go girl! motivational and inspiriational

[@robynw8223]

I love this. Ty for sharing! Wish you continued success and more free time :)

[@nicolezarroc6261]

I purposefully ate before watching this video. Yet I am hungry looking at all that delicious food!

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I absolutely adore her!! 🥰💕 & I love her passion for her clients & food.

[@antiheroine3611]

I'm really rooting for her. She seems awesome and when I reach where I am going, I'd love to hire someone like her.

[@thorisotlake]

I love hearing people talk about their passion like it's their baby. All the best with the business ❤️

[@annamokrushina9228]

Damn this girl killing it! 😍“Are we showing off or we keeping cool?” - terrific😂

[@amark8786]

This is refreshing MORE POSITIVE POWER TO US!

[@Healthalicious1]

It makes us so happy to know we are changing lives and inspiring families to cook healthy foods. We love what we do, and we will never stop making healthy recipes for you all to enjoy. Always stay healthy, Signature: Aayah, Mohamad, and Haneen (Healtalicious)

[@misshannahanastasia]

i remember her from an episode of "dollar dish" (which i wish there will be more episodes of!!) she is so sweet it was nice to see her again :]

[@ansleylangele2053]

AYO IS BACK! Its been agony waiting for you

[@drwisis6996]

so happy 4 u. nice job. so proud of u.

[@namelessking2]

I subbed for stuff like this. Please keep uploading more like it. I want to be in the industry but not be a chef type, if anyone knows what I mean.