Personal Chef Business Plan Template – Investor-Ready & Instant Download
Have you dreamed of building a thriving personal chef business—prepping meals for busy families, hosting intimate dinner parties, or offering nutrition-based menus that change lives? This plan is your roadmap to win clients, attract investors, and scale with confidence.
Delivered in fully editable Word & PDF, this SBA-compliant plan includes a complete 3-year financial forecast. Whether you’re partnering with dietitians, leveraging apps like DoorDash/UberEats, or building a premium private-dining brand, you’ll be pitch-ready tomorrow—not weeks from now.
Fully customizable. Instantly downloadable. Investor-approved.
Quick answer: Lender-ready personal chef plan (Word & PDF) with menus & pricing, meal-prep/private-dining workflows, client onboarding, and a defendable 3-year forecast—so you can secure funding and book clients fast.
- U.S. focus with SBA-aligned sections and a 3-year forecast (meals × price, groceries/COGS, delivery, retention).
- Ops mapped to real tools (menu planners, scheduling, payments/POS, food-safety checklists, delivery logistics).
- Tiered offers (weekly meal prep, private dining, dietary programs) plus add-ons (shopping, pantry reset, events).
What’s Inside the Business Plan?
Executive Summary – Vision, goals & funding ask
Products & Services – Meal prep, private dining, diet-specific menus, app partnerships (UberEats/DoorDash), Square POS
Market Analysis – Healthy-at-home demand, local demographics, competitors
Operations Plan – Menu planning, scheduling, equipment, delivery & food safety
Marketing Strategy – Instagram food photography, local SEO, wellness collaborations
Management – Chef + assistants, nutrition partners, SLAs, privacy
Financial Forecast – 3-year projections: pricing, seasonality, COGS, breakeven
Who Should Use This Plan?
– Personal chefs launching their first business
– Nutritionists adding in-home cooking services
– Caterers expanding into meal prep/private events
– SBA loan applicants & investor-funded startups
– Entrepreneurs building health-focused food brands
Why Choose This Business Plan?
Save $700+ on consultants with a proven, lender-recognized format tailored to personal chef operations—apps, local SEO, and nutrition partnerships included.
Can I edit this plan?▾
Yes—fully editable Word & PDF. Add branding, menus, packages, and policies. The forecast updates as you change assumptions.
SBA/investor-ready?▾
Yes—mirrors SBA expectations with use-of-funds, food-safety notes, and a clear path to recurring revenue.
Projections included?▾
Yes—3-year model for meal pricing, grocery/COGS, delivery, seasonality, and breakeven.
How fast can I use it?▾
Instant download. Edit in Word today, pitch lenders or partners this week.
Is it only for chefs?▾
Also works for nutritionists and caterers offering meal prep, private dining, or health-focused menus.
What Customers Say
“Secured $20,000 in SBA funding and booked clients within two weeks.”
— Danielle R., Nourish & Serve
“Used the forecast to pitch investors—approved for startup capital in under 10 days.”
— James L., FreshPrep by James
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Last updated: 2025 by BPlanMaker.