Chefs from the Orlando area, who are members of the United States Personal Chef Association, will cook BBQ meals for attendees.

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2014 -- The Arnold Palmer Invitational is introducing a new event this year, Birdies, BBQ and U, which celebrates college sports with a gourmet tailgate party on the 9th fairway of the Bay Hill Golf Club. Attendees of the event will enjoy world-class golf, as well as delicious meals from personal chef members of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), who are joining with some of the area's top barbeque restaurants.

"We are thrilled to provide food for this signature event," says USPCA President Larry Lynch, "and proud that personal chefs are being recognized alongside some big names in the restaurant business." Besides the personal chefs from the United States Personal Chef Association, food will be provided by restaurants Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ, Cecil's Texas Style BBQ, Tony Roma's, and Miller's Field.

Personal chefs cook, package, and store meals in a client's home and customize parties, cooking classes, special events, and more. While a typical personal chef will cook about 20 meals to last a client the entire week, the four USPCA chefs participating in the Birdies, BBQ, and U event will be preparing over 600 servings.

Personal chef Kevin Marshall, owner of A Pampered Plate is excited to cook for this large a group. "With the menu we are going to serve," he says, "they won't forget about us, because we are going to make it a hole-in-one."

Alumni clubs from all around the country will be represented at this event, including Rutgers Club of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, Mississippi State - Greater Orlando, Michigan State Univ. Alumni Club of Central Florida, University of Miami Alumni Club, LSU Alumni of Central Florida, Bethune Cookman College, University of Alabama, University of Florida, The Ohio State University, Penn State University, Notre Dame Club of Greater Orlando, and University of Central Florida.

Birdies, BBQ and U takes place from 1:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, March 22nd, during the Arnold Palmer Invitational, televised on NBC. Proceeds of the event benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the Dr. Philips Rotary Club. To find a personal chef in your area, visit http://www.HireAChef.com.

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Personal chefs no longer need to struggle to find the right insurance coverage.

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/03/2014 -- Insurance is extremely important to have when running a business, however, insurance categories offer very little options for Personal Chefs. Often times, coverage through local insurance agents will categorize a Personal Chef as a catering operation or a general business liability, which can become expensive because the insurance covers items Personal Chefs do not necessarily use or need coverage for. For this reason, the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has created a unique program that allows all active USPCA members to participate and receive basic liability insurance coverage.

This program, also known as the USPCA Independent Personal Chef Insurance Program, is a benefit available to all active USPCA members with no additional costs as this insurance benefit is included with membership in the association. The liability insurance policy issued to the organization allows USPCA to extend coverage to members in good standing and provides a variety of coverage.

This coverage applies to when a Personal Chef is conducting his or her service in a client's home and accidental damage or injury occurs as a direct result of the Personal Chef. Coverage also applies to the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, making it perfect for Personal Chefs that may travel. All policy limits, sub limits, terms, and conditions apply.

"As careful as you are when you are cooking," says USPCA President Larry Lynch, "accidents can happen. Our member chefs can cook with confidence while in a client's home, knowing they have coverage if something should happen. And anyone who hires a member of the USPCA can do so with confidence, knowing the chef is fully insured for property damage and bodily injury."

The policy also covers some instances that may occur during a routine visit to a client's home, providing services in a client's home, teaching a cooking class in a client's home, and even store demonstrations.

Membership in USPCA not only gives members useful coverage that allows them to focus more on their job performance as a Personal Chef and less focused on liability.

Members of the USPCA don't just benefit from general liability insurance. In this age of the Affordable Care Act, the association has a solution to the exchanges. Members have access to multiple carriers with no medical questions asked and all pre-existing conditions covered. Members of the USPCA also receive a variety of other benefits such as continuing education, discounts on kitchen and business products, and annual conferences.

For more information about the USPCA Independent Personal Chef Insurance Program or to learn how to become a member today, visit http://www.USPCA.com.

For information about what a Personal Chef does or to hire find a Personal Chef, visit http://www.HireaChef.com.

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USPCA members now have access to an open forum to discuss their personal chef businesses and can connect through the new app on Android and Apple

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/12/2014 -- The United States Personal Chef Association has introduced two new methods for its members to stay connected: A relaunched forum powered by Invision and a mobile app powered by Feathr, available on Apple and Android devices. The forum, available exclusively to members of the USPCA, features a host of ways for personal chefs to communicate with each other and improve their businesses. The mobile app, free to everyone, makes networking easier than ever.

"We are very excited to relaunch our member forum," said USPCA President Larry Lynch. "Association members are already filling the threads with discussions about marketing strategies, ways to improve and expand their businesses, and even with their own recipes."

Members can use the same login credentials for the forum as they do for the USPCA's site. Other features include the ability to easily view new and unread topics, a private message exchange system, a function to track posts from friends on the site, and the capability to receive email notifications of messages.

The membership app introduced by the USPCA is one of the first of its kind among associations. Members can connect directly to social media profiles of other personal chefs, easily add notes and monitor relationships with other members and companies, get push notifications about association events and announcements, and view information about the national conference and local chapter meetings. The app, powered by the creators of Feathr, is available for free on Apple and Android devices.

"One of the main benefits of membership in an association is belonging to a community of people going through the same things you do on a daily basis," said USPCA marketing manager Dan Chancellor. "Between the forum and the mobile app, personal chefs can now network and connect with other members easier than ever before. This is truly an exciting time to be a member of the U.S. Personal Chef Association."

Members can download the app for Android or Apple by logging into the USPCA website at http://www.USPCA.com/communication. Members can access the forum at http://www.USPCA.com/forums.

About United States Personal Chef Association
The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members. You can find a chef in your area through USPCA at http://www.HireAChef.com.

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Chefs are available to cook personalized meals on February 14th

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/24/2014 -- Looking for a special gift for that special person this Valentine's Day? Looking to avoid hectic restaurants, with long lines to get in and longer waits to be served? Hire a Personal Chef for a unique, romantic dinner for two. Personal chefs travel to their client's home and cook a meal that is perfect for a Valentine's Day date.

"There is nothing more personal or intimate than sharing a meal together," says Larry Lynch, president of the United States Personal Chef Association. "A personal chef will develop a custom menu with you to make this Valentine's Day one your date will never forget."

On the day of service, the personal chef shops for the groceries, prepares the dishes in the client's home, and personally serves the meal. When finished, the personal chef cleans up the kitchen, leaving nothing behind but the delicious aroma of home-cooked meals.

"Customers are tired of waiting in long lines to sit in busy restaurants," added Mr. Lynch. "When you hire a personal chef, you get to eat in the comfort of your own home and, more importantly, you get an unforgettable Valentine's Day experience."

Already have plans this Valentine's Day? Most chefs also offer gift certificates that are practical and affordable.

About United States Personal Chef Association
The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members. You can find a chef in your area through USPCA at http://www.HireAChef.com.

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The United States Personal Chef Association Provides a Range of Insurance and Coverage Options to Its National Members

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/18/2013 -- For over 20 years, the United States Personal Chef Association has provided insurance benefits to personal chefs all around the country. The USPCA continues to expand the health programs that it provides to its members. Over the past year, the USPCA has partnered with several companies to provide the most complete package of programs for personal chefs.

Some of the key areas of coverage include:
- A unique liability insurance, designed exclusively for personal chefs. Working through Nautilus Insurance, The USPCA provides each member with liability coverage when a member-Personal Chef is conducting service at the client's home. Accidental damage or injury to the client's property or person as a direct result of the Personal Chef's actions are among the coverages available.
- A health insurance exchange. AHIX hosts an exclusive web portal for members of the USPCA to shop quality carriers like Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, and more. Members are able to apply online or over the phone and have direct, easy access to federal and state insurance marketplaces. There is no need to search through state and federal websites when the USPCA has a one-stop solution for nearly every member.
- Cash benefits paid directly to members. Aflac pays cash directly to USPCA members to help with leftover medical expenses and is available through a custom-branded portal. Rates for USPCA members will never increase due to age or claims.
- Business owner insurance for Personal Chefs and Caterers. Commercial West Insurance is keenly aware of the Personal Chef profession and the unique needs desired by members with a growing business, so it has teamed up with USPCA to provide additional liability policies perfect for the member base.
- A discounted pet health insurance plan. USPCA and ASPCA created a discount plan for member chefs and their pets. USPCA members are able to protect the health of their pets and save on veterinary costs, with the ability to see any licensed veterinarian across the US and Canada.

"With the changing landscape of insurance in the U.S., having reliable, cost-effective coverage is more important than ever," says USPCA President Larry Lynch. "We continue to work hard every day to find the most relevant, beneficial insurance programs for our members. The USPCA currently offers customizable plans for the chefs themselves, their businesses, and even their pets. A personal chef won't find coverage like this from any other association."

Personal chefs can obtain these benefits by joining the United States Personal Chef Association. While some programs, like liability insurance, are covered by the annual membership, others are paid for by members using the discounts provided by the USPCA. More details about all of the programs that USPCA has to offer can be found at http://www.USPCA.com.

About The United States Personal Chef Association
The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members. View more at http://www.USPCA.com

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Personal Chefs are available and ready to cook fresh, local food in all 50 states

Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/21/2013 -- Saturday, November 30, 2013, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. A Personal Chef Service is your answer to providing you with great tasting, healthful, affordable meals in the comfort of your home without the daily grind of shopping and cooking -- all from a local, small business.

Your local Personal Chef Service includes

- Customized menu planning
- Grocery shopping
- In-home meal preparation
- Storage and cleanup

"When you hire a personal chef, you are not only supporting a small business, you are supporting a stress-free mealtime," says United States Personal Chefs Association President Larry Lynch. "You are supporting personalized service. You are supporting a healthy lifestyle. And you are supporting extra time for you to spend with friends and family this holiday season."

A Personal Chef Service takes the time to learn your individual needs and preferences. As a trained professional, they use this information to create delicious meals personalized to your individual tastes. The chef performs all of the grocery shopping for you, comes to your kitchen with everything they need to cook, prepares the meal in your home, packages and stores your meals in your refrigerator and freezer, then leaves your kitchen sparkling clean and your home filled with aromas of freshly prepared foods.

Join the United States Personal Chef Association and the Small Business Administration in supporting your local small business by hiring a chef. Most Personal Chefs provide gift cards and credits for future meals, so this is the perfect idea for a present. There are local Personal Chef Services in every state ready to serve you. To hire a chef near you, just go to http://www.HireAChef.com.

The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members. View more at http://www.USPCA.com

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The United States Personal Chef Association will hold their annual Personal Chef Conference in Long Beach, California, from July 17-20, 2014. Earlybird Registration is now open.

Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/21/2013 -- Held annually, the National Personal Chef Conference from the United States Personal Chef Association is the largest gathering of personal chefs anywhere in the country. Attendees will learn from successful chefs who will share advice, perspective, and camaraderie that will help all chefs energize your their own businesses. Chefs will have the opportunity to network with some of the most influential people in the field.

For the first time in the USPCA's history, the conference will take place in California: From July 17-20, 2014, chefs will convene at the prestigious Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. Classes will be available for every level and interest: Hands-on, Discussion, Business Development, Marketing/Sales, Technique, Culinary Knowledge & more. Keynote speakers will leave attendees with invaluable tips and tools, as well as the motivation to apply them to their own businesses right away.

Chefs have been overwhelmingly positive when they discuss the recent conference in Orlando. Chef Kathy Patrick says, "Each conference has given me valuable take-aways to enhance my business or to help with more efficient use of my time." Chef Matthew West adds, "The Conference is a chance to widen our vision and take a fresh look at what we do and how we can do it better. I learn a lot from the courses, as well as from my fellow Chefs."

The USPCA is working closely with the Southern California chapter to bring the freshest, most in-depth content available in a remarkable setting. The three days spent in Long Beach next July will be the most effective investment for the money a personal chef can make in his or her business.

The USPCA has opened earlybird pricing early this year and also gives attendees the option of paying in installments.

For more information about the conference, go to http://www.PersonalChefConference.com or call 800-995-2138. Follow USPCA on Twitter for the latest updates at http://www.twitter.com/USPCA.

The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members. View more at http://www.USPCA.com

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The USPCA, the premier association for personal chefs, has a new look and new functionality in their website

Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2013 -- Founded in 1992, the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has been the go-to source for personal chefs looking for the support and structure needed to take their business to the next level. Access to that support is now easier than ever with the relaunch of http://www.USPCA.com.

Through the website, members of the USPCA have an incredible array of benefits at their fingertips:

- Exclusive, members-only forum
- Members-only discounts from national retailers
- Food Safety Manager from National Registry of Food Safety Professionals course available online
- New products added regularly
- Customizable products coming soon
- and much more

Information about the annual Personal Chef Conference, liability insurance, continuing education classes, student memberships, advertising opportunities, and personal chef certification is all just a click away.

Members and non-members alike are encouraged to check out the new site, developed by IEG Group. See the improvements, learn about the association, and get ready to hire your own personal chef at http://www.USPCA.com

The United States Personal Chef Association represents the interests and welfare of its personal chef members by proactively communicating and supporting the value of the personal chef profession in all matters impacting the profession. USPCA provides the cutting edge tools for members to succeed in their business while ensuring the public a unique culinary experience underpinned by the integrity and ethical values of USPCA and its members.

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Chef Fran Davis of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has taken top honors for Personal Chef Website of the Year during the 2013 USPCA National Convention in Orlando, FL.

Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/27/2013 -- Chef Fran Davis's winning web site was among many submitted with judging based on creativity, clarity, demonstration of customer benefits and ease of navigation as some of the criteria in the evaluation process. Chef Davis is owner/operator of The Flavorful Fork, operating in New Jersey since 2010. The winning website is located at http://www.flavorfulfork.com/.

"I have been told on a number of occasions that people feel like they know me before I have even stepped into their house," Chef Davis said. "That is one of the best compliments to receive and lets me know my marketing efforts are working! I really believe it is critical for any small business owner to present a professional, approachable and helpful image through their marketing. For a personal chef in particular that means including a friendly looking image of yourself, beautiful photographs of your food, and lots of useful content about cooking to position yourself as an expert in your field."

Judges for this annual competition consisted of professional members within the USPCA.

"I would like to thank the United States Personal Chef Association for recognizing the efforts I have put into building my online presence," Chef Davis added, "and for their continued support to those of us that are building businesses we love by providing our clients with the support they need and the good food they crave!"

Personal chefs prepare custom delicious, nutritious meals daily for a wide range of clients in all 50 states and throughout Canada. Personal chefs own and operate their own independent business and service a wide variety of clients each month. The direct tangible benefits to each client will be the time saved in the actual meal preparation and the associated shopping, while still enjoying exactly what they've requested at a cost no greater than a comparable restaurant.

Locating a personal chef can be accomplished through http://www.hireachef.com, the largest and most widely used search site for personal chefs.

About The United States Personal Chef Association
The United States Personal Chef Association (http://www.uspca.com) is the oldest and largest personal chef association.

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The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has taken top honors for Personal Chef Chapter of the Year during the 2013 USPCA national convention in Orlando, FL.

Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/20/2013 -- Throughout the US and Canada, United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) personal chefs in a given area assemble and create a local chapter to help other chefs with community service, awareness campaigns and overall business development. Each of the chapters runs as a standalone organization with guidance from the USPCA. Web sites, trade shows, community education programs and volunteer duties are all examined and evaluated to determine which chapter truly went above and beyond during the year. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter took home the Chapter of the Year award at this year's national convention in Orlando, Florida.

"It's always wonderful to go home with an award, so this year's conference was, of course, a very special one for me," said Chapter President Missy Gurmankin. "However, every conference that I have ever attended has been thoroughly enjoyable. The classes are not only interesting and educational, but fun as well."

Judges for this annual competition consisted of professional members within the USPCA.

When asked what makes the Greater Philadelphia chapter so special, Gurmankin said, "In addition to the camaraderie, belonging to a local chapter is a valuable source for support. There is always someone to call on to answer a question and who better to help assist you when you need help working a dinner party or event than a fellow Personal Chef. Plus we get together on a regular basis socially for fun and educational food activities."

Personal chefs prepare custom delicious, nutritious meals daily for a wide range of clients in all 50 states and throughout Canada. Personal chefs own and operate their own independent business and service a wide variety of clients each month. The direct tangible benefits to each client will be the time saved in the actual meal preparation and the associated shopping, while still enjoying exactly what they've requested at a cost no greater than a comparable restaurant.

Locating a personal chef can be accomplished through http://www.hireachef.com, the largest and most widely used search site for personal chefs.

About The United States Personal Chef Association
The United States Personal Chef Association (http://www.uspca.com) is the oldest and largest personal chef association.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/10/2013 -- The 17th Annual Personal Chef Conference, the nation's most attended event for Personal Chefs, will attract hundreds of cooking professionals from around the country to Orlando this summer. This highly educational and exciting event, hosted by the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), will be conducted August 22 through 25 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.

The Personal Chef Conference is designed to empower entrepreneurs in the cooking industry with classes and networking that help them craft their Personal Chef businesses. Personal Chefs are practical economic solutions for busy professionals who do not have the time to prepare their own meals and do not want to constantly run up expensive restaurant bills.

The Conference opens channels of communication among industry personnel to share new business ideas and ways to enhance professional kitchen skills. The classes range from crafting beers to using social media to market your business.

Building on the experiences of prior years, the 2013 Personal Chef Conference will present a series of guest speakers who understand kitchen creativity, cookbook writing, catering, planning events and even the art of food photography. Some of the speakers will be I.D.E.A.S. founder Bob Allen, author Del Sroufe, author Susan Southerland, photographer Helene Dujardin, food stylist Tami Hardeman...and many, many more!

Each guest speaker brings a wealth of experiences to the conference designed to inspire other Personal Chefs. Keynote speaker Bob Allen's one-hour presentation, for example, will give attendees the opportunity to learn about how storytelling is a powerful tool to enhance business. He will explain the components of a great story and examples of how storytelling has led to business success. Another interesting speaker, Yetunde Ezeanii, owns AfroFoodTV.com, which introduces African cuisine to people around the world.

The Personal Chef Conference will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel across from Pointe Orlando on International Drive, which is close to such celebrated national attractions as The Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld. The conference is within walking distance of several restaurants, specialty stores and various entertainment venues, providing a memorable and eclectic Orlando experience for conference attendees.

You can register for the conference at the website PersonalChefConference.com. Registration is open to non-members as well as USPCA members. For more information please call 800-995-2138. The USPCA is based in Orlando and attracts membership from over 70 percent of America's full-time Personal Chefs.

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