Private Chef / Catering
Client consultation, custom menu and quote, shopping and prep checklist, event execution record, and wrap-up feedback for private chefs and catering services
Get started with PocperClient consultation, custom menu and quote, shopping and prep checklist, event execution record, and wrap-up feedback for private chefs and catering services
Get started with PocperThis brief captures everything we need to design the perfect culinary experience for your event. Please share as much detail as you can — from the vision and guest list to dietary needs and venue logistics.
Service style (e.g. Private Chef / Catering Buffet / In-Home Multi-Course / Banquet):
Full name:
Business name (if any):
Email:
Phone:
Address:
How did you hear about us?
Type of event — select all that apply:
Birthday
Anniversary
Business dinner
Wedding
Holiday gathering
Dinner party
Corporate retreat
Other
Event name:
Date:
Start time:
End time:
Total duration:
Venue type:
Client's home
Vacation rental
Private hall
Restaurant private room
Outdoor
Office
Venue address and access notes:
Kitchen access:
Full kitchen
Limited kitchen
Outdoor only
No kitchen
Refrigeration available
Running water available
Power source:
110v
220v
Generator
Total guests:
Adults:
Children:
VIP guests — names and notes:
Guest demographic — age range, cultural background, preferences:
Vegetarian count:
Vegan count:
Gluten-free count:
Dairy-free count:
Nut allergies count:
Shellfish allergies count:
Halal count:
Kosher count:
Other allergies or restrictions — please describe:
Cuisine — select all that interest you:
French
Italian
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Mexican
Fusion
Other
Theme or vision for the meal:
Favorite dishes or ingredients you would love to see:
Dishes or ingredients to avoid:
Service format — select all that apply:
Plated
Family-style
Buffet
Station
Passed canapés
Multi-course tasting
Tableside cooking
Live carving station
Sommelier service
Target budget:
Flexible up to:
Per-head ceiling:
What's most important to you? Select all that apply.
Ingredient quality
Presentation
Experience
Variety
Value
Do you provide drinks?
Yes — full bar
Yes — non-alcoholic only
No — client supplies all drinks
Wine / drink pairing wanted
Corkage and bring-your-own notes:
Anything else we should know — surprises, cultural traditions, family recipes, accessibility needs:
The information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge
Thank you — with this brief in hand, we'll craft a proposed menu and quote tailored to your event. Looking forward to cooking for you!
The Client Consultation & Event Brief template is a ready-to-use form from Pocper's Private Chef / Catering pack. Customize the fields to match your workflow, then share a link so clients can complete it and upload documents in real time.