How to Be a Special Chef

Do you want to be a simple cook at a famous restaurant, or do you want to be the executive or head chef there?

It is not necessary to go to culinary school to become a cook, but it will take lots of real experience instead. Some of the tastiest food out there is made by self-taught home cooks, but they usually have specialised in a few dishes that they have learned to do exceptionally well over many years.

Some of the best cooks out there never had any formal training, but instead, they worked in kitchens, often from the very lowest position and worked their way up the ranks over the years. Some become successful cooks that make really delicious food. Those that go off on their own often have worked under and learned from very good chefs for many years.

It is not necessary to go to culinary school to become a chef, but it really helps to understand why things are done and how to do them. If you decide to go to culinary school, make sure it is an accredited program. A good culinary education will teach you the theory, systems, and organisation necessary to work in a kitchen, but you will still need experience to run one well. It will also give you a good chance to grow your own style and creativity. It helps to learn the rules of cooking before you can go about breaking them.

Learning how to make good food is just the beginning. You need passion, desire and inspiration. This will allow you to develop your own style that will set you apart from others and help you build a reputation that will bring you to the attention of someone at the most famous restaurants. What would make your food so special when compared to the hundreds of other chefs who want the same position?