Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR CHEF & COOK? Our CHEFS are professionally certified and trained in top culinary schools like Hospitality business school, Red dish chronicles and have worked in 4 & 5 star hotels/restaurants like Bon hotel, Fraser suites, Moscow, Hustle & Bustle etc. With our private chef service, not only will you have access to weekly personalised meal plan, Our chefs will style your meal like they do in full-service restaurants, you will also enjoy a broader range of continental cuisines, local dishes and gourmet meals. While our private COOKS are trained by us and some have worked and trained with other smaller food establishments/vendors like chicken republic, grubs & chops etc. They will treat you to old favourites like the ikokore from Ogun state, kkf from Bayelsa and other different local dishes from the Southern, Eastern and Western part of Nigeria, coupled with a very limited number of continental meals.

IS IT CHEAPER TO HIRE YOUR CHEF OR BUY FOOD? Having a private chef is considered luxury or the service only the elites can afford. However, this is only a myth. With Kimolar private chef and cook service, you will get the absolute value for your money. And our rates are flexible with various packages for everyone including working singles. The average monthly cost of feeding for a single person buying food and eating out daily as at year 2021 is roughly NGN250,000, while that of a family of 4 is NGN990,000 considering spending an average of eight thousand naira daily for 2 sqaured meal for 31 days of the month. If you compare this with our average monthly cost of hiring a chef or cook, including cost of groceries, you will find that you are spending far less. Hiring our private chefs not only relieves you of stress, but you also enjoy lower cost, more varieties of dish, personalised menu and even restaurant-style dished setting all in the comfort of your home. You can’t find this elsewhere!

CAN I GIFT OUT A DINNER SERVICE? YES! With the personal chef (Private Dining) service, you can surprise your loved ones and make them feel loved and appreciated by your thoughtfulness. However, there has to be someone in the house we can liase with to make it work out perfectly

HOW LONG AFTER REGISTERATION WILL I GET ASSIGNMENTS? Once you complete the 2weeks online PREP training and cooking test, most chefs start receiving assignments shortly after, depending on our client demand and your availability.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION OR REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR CHEFS? Chefs and Cooks can apply to join our private chef team via the career page. Their applications are screened to ensure they meet our agency standards, qualified applicants are invited and pay the registration fee (one-time or bond option) to access training, mentorship & work opportunities within the agency.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR SERVICE FOR LIVE-IN? For hybrid requests such as live in chef/cook/housekeeper/cleaner, we understand that our representatives will be offering more of their time in service and as such, have a restricted or limited private life outside of work. These extra hours and service is compensated for by you, through; (i) Provision of a suitable accommodation (private room/BQ/staff qtrs) and (ii) Provision of at least 2 meals daily to the hired staff. All full time live-in staff have at least one fixed day off work per week (i.e work is 6days a week). In addition to this, our representatives, like any other profession, do not work round the clock. Request for services beyond 14hours and latest 9pm (whichever comes first} will be considered on an individual basis and will incur an overtime fee of NGN4,000 per hour. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated to maintain a balanced work environment for our representatives. However, for special circumstances, please contact us in advance for possible accommodation during working hours.

CAN YOUR CHEFS PREPARE FOODS FOR SPECIAL DIETS SUCH AS DIABETIC / HBP ? Absolutely! However please note that we have a very limited number of certified Master Chefs for special diets. It is advisable to book far in advance for availability of special diet Master chefs.

CAN I HAVE A MONTHLY PACKAGE FOR FOOD DELIVERY or BATCH COOKING INSTEAD? Absolutely! For the monthly or weekly private chef meal plan, if you prefer, our chefs can cook your meals right from our kitchen and have it delivered to your doorstep all week long. All you have to do is simple… Just schedule a consultation, approve your meal plan and confirm your start date, pay the deposit, relax and enjoy your delicious packed foods delivered anywhere you want within Abuja only. Alternatively, you can opt for our freezer batch service once or twice a month.

AM I GUARANTEED TO GET A JOB WITH YOU AFTER REGISTERATION? Registration gives you access to our mandatory PREP training and cooking test. Only those who complete and pass them are eligible for client assignments. Most chefs who do well are offered a position / assigned shortly after

HOW DO I EARN AS AN AFFILIATE? You earn NGN5,000 for each chef who uses your affiliate code & completes the membership registration upon invite. You also earn NGN100,000 in bonus for every 12 registrants within a month using your code

WHERE CAN I FIND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM? Upon acceptance & submission of the affiliate terms, you'll receive your unique referral code, marketing materials and guidelines to promote Kimolar to chefs effectively.