Chef Nicole Conradt, also known as Chef Nikki, shares her journey as a private chef and baker. She discusses her culinary passion, early career working in restaurants, and her experience as a hand model. Chef Nikki also talks about establishing healthy boundaries with clients and the challenges of being a private chef. She highlights the limitations of being tied to a specific location and the difficulties of traveling as a private chef.  She also shares her experiences working on private charter flights and yachts, as well as the difficulties encountered while preparing meals in Airbnb kitchens. Tune in to learn more about Chef Nikki's passion for food and her culinary adventures. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-of-a-private-chef/id1648363134?i=1000645287844 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XB3tldg2PTwkm4PmAAYa8 Youtube - https://youtu.be/7OYHk5DH3SU Connect with me on LinkedIn LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/ Don't forget to follow Chef Nicole Conradt on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chefnikki_la/ or visit her website https://chefnikkila.zee.am/ This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood. Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Time Stamps 00:01:35 - Chef Nikki's Early Culinary Influences 00:05:06 - The Lucrative Nature of Hand Modeling 00:08:01 - Chefs in the Entertainment Industry 00:09:06 - Preferences for Client Professions 00:11:18 - Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Clients 00:19:52 - Attracting the Right Clients 00:23:55 - The American Culture of Hiring Private Chefs 00:25:02 - The Distinction Between Personal and Private Chefs 00:26:17 - Full-Time Private Chef Job Offers 00:27:30 - The Appeal of Hosting at Home for Celebrities 00:30:05 - The Challenges of Traveling for Work 00:31:13 - The Possibility of Working on Private Charters 00:32:02 - The Downsides of Working on Yachts 00:44:14 - The Role of Reviews in Attracting Clients 00:47:40 - The Logistics of Cooking for Large Parties 00:48:00 - The Challenges of Cooking in Different Kitchens 00:49:08 - The Requirements for Joining Table at Home 00:55:12 - The Unpredictability of Airbnb Kitchen Facilities Quotes "I have to start all over again in clientele."  "I'll remove my proposal because I was like, wow, I don't want to work with someone that's, you know, that's incredibly rude." "We're recreating a restaurant experience at home." "I know they're more committed. They're going to stay committed. They're going to keep that date. They're not going to keep changing it on me." "I find that clients think that they kind of own us,  whereas like it could be random hours of the night where they want food from us." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #chef #culinarytips #culinaryjourney #yachtchef #travelingchef