hey, chef...

tired of restaurant stress for sh*t pay?

Here’s how real chefs are making serious money as private chefs

let’s be real

The “private chef world” feels like a secret club you were not invited to.

And now? You’re starting to question yourself:
“Maybe I don’t have what it takes to make it in this industry.”
“Maybe I’ll be stuck behind the line forever.”

Introducing: Cooking for the 1%

Your step-by-step path to becoming a high-earning private chef with real freedom.

I’m Captain Maccaroni a private yacht chef who walked away from restaurants and built a career where I love food more than ever.

done with restaurant life?


You’ve got the skills, the passion and the discipline.
Craving the freedom to travel more?
But you’re still stuck doing 65+ hour weeks, earning barely enough to save.

but what if you had a map?

What if someone showed you exactly how to break in 
 How to land high-paying gigs, set your own rates, or cook on an exclusive vessel?
This isn’t some theory.
 It’s the actual game plan chefs are using right now to escape burnout and build a better life.

tired of restaurant stress for sh*t pay?

Here’s how real chefs are making serious money as private chefs

done with restaurant life?


You’ve got the skills, the passion and the discipline.
Craving the freedom to travel more?
But you’re still stuck doing 65+ hour weeks, earning barely enough to save.

let’s be real

The “private chef world” feels like a secret club you were not invited to.

And now? You’re starting to question yourself:
“Maybe I don’t have what it takes to make it in this industry.”
“Maybe I’ll be stuck behind the line forever.”

but what if you had a map?

What if someone showed you exactly how to break in 
 How to land high-paying gigs, set your own rates, or cook on an exclusive vessel?
This isn’t some theory.
 It’s the actual game plan chefs are using right now to escape burnout and build a better life.

Introducing: Cooking for the 1%

Your step-by-step path to becoming a high-earning private chef with real freedom.

I’m Captain Maccaroni a private yacht chef who walked away from restaurants and built a career where I love food more than ever.

€39.99

here's what you'll learn

  • Why this guide exists(and how it’s different from anything out there)
  • The problem with being a chef today— and how to escape it
  • Who private chefs really are(and why it might be the career you’ve been looking for)
  • How to leave your restaurant job & break into the private world
  • Different types of private chef careers— land-based, freelance, charter, full-time
  • Three strategies to get started, including ways to test the industry

before you fully commit

  • What to expect on yachts & villas— the real deal, not the Instagram version
  • My 4 golden rules for approaching every job (that keep me rebooked and respected)
  • How to plan menus that wow and keep things fresh week after week
  • How to feed the crew without burning out
  • How to impress clients, build your rep & get referred
  • What makes a killer private chef profile
  • The most common mistakes new private chefs make
  • What to charge and how to finally own your value

And more in the final chapter: Let’s Conquer

  • 6-Week Crew Menu Plan 
  • 1-Week Charter Guest Menu 
  •  Downloadable Pricing & Pitch Guide 

what other chefs are saying

@ChefLeo
This guide is better than any course I’ve taken. the real no BS entry to the private chef world.
@KitchenKat
Captain Maccaroni breaks it down so simply. Finally someone giving REAL advice. and the Menus attached are of a great inspiration.
@ChefAndre
It really motivated me to go and show my skills in villas around here in Marbella.