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The Chef's Cut

Private Chef Life (Part 1): How Adrienne Went from Le Bernardin to Kitchen Burnout to Racing Helicopters in the South of France

Sep 22, 2025 · 44 min
0:00-44:59

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In part one of our three-part series on private chef work, Adrienne comes clean to Joe about what she really does for a living and pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to work as a private chef. Plus, we discuss:

  • Global Condiment Cup: Mayo takes the crown

  • Whisk Takers: Adrienne’s story of going from fine dining to private work

  • The longest Adrienne went without repeating a dish

  • Some little-known details about private chef work

  • The oldest spice in our pantry

  • Walk In Confession: Adrienne’s salty surprise

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