The Private Chef Cookbook by Richard Florczak, Private Chef to the Stars

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Cookbook at a Glance

  • 162 pages
  • Starters: Hors d’Oeuvres, Soups
  • Salads
  • Main Courses: Meat, Pasta & Rice, Fish/Seafood, Vegetarian, Sides
  • Desserts
  • Preparation Countdowns for Each Menu
  • Shopping Tips
  • Richard's Pantry

Book Promotion Information

The Private Chef cookbook is now available! Richard Florczak is available for media appearances and demonstrations on his new book The Private Chef. Contact Heidi Hamilton at 818-802-3475 or hahtrain@earthlink.net for a review copy of The Private Chef or to book Richard for an appearance.

The Private Chef Cookbook Wins Coveted Award!

Richard Florczak, Hollywood’s premier private chef is the author of the award winning The Private Chef. It was recently announced that The Private Chef by Richard Florczak won the "Bronze" prize (in the cookbook category) at the annual "Gold Ink Awards" a worldwide printing competition that attracted over 1500 entries. Awards were presented in Chicago Oct. 15, 2006.

If you are into great cooking then you must visit www.theprivatechef.com to view this award winning book and treat yourself and your family to some exceptional recipes as well as a trend setting new book!

About Richard Florczak, The Private Chef

Richard Florczak has been the private chef to high profile people for more than fifteen years. He is the author of the upcoming cookbook The Private Chef. For the past ten years he has been the full-time exclusive chef for actor director Mel Gibson and was recently sought after by Jennifer Garner to provide services on a part-time basis.

As a personal chef, Florczak’s extensive repertoire includes mastered recipes in all cuisine types. His vast experience allows flawless preparation of meals in all atmospheres, including meager kitchen environments. Florczak can effortlessly organize and present delicious meals on a spectrum from a romantic dinner for two aboard a private jet to a lavish party of more than 700 attendees.

Previous to his successful career as a private chef, Florczak honed his craft at the prestigious Hotel Bel Air. He also worked for several exclusive Los Angeles Caterers.

Richard Florczak received his training from the UCLA Chef Program, the Culinary Institute of America at Napa, The Omni Hong Kong Hotel, The New School of Cooking in Los Angeles and The California Sushi Academy. Florczak resides in Agoura Hills, California with his wife Heidi.

See Press Release October 11/06

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A Chef of Your Own

By Natalie Haughton, LA Daily News

03/12/2007 - In Tinseltown, if you have a private chef to look after your culinary needs, you've arrived.

Whether you want lunch and dinner on the table for the family five nights a week, or plan to entertain at a last-minute dinner party for 25, Richard Florczak can create it. Read the complete article...