Welcome to Off the Heat
Why we started Off the Heat—and how it will help your chef business thrive
Hey there! I’m Will, the cofounder of Cutlet - and I want to welcome you to Off the Heat!
If you’re a personal or private chef, you know that running a business isn’t just about cooking—it’s about managing clients, setting prices, handling logistics, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. That’s where Off the Heat comes in.
This newsletter is here to help your business thrive with practical insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies tailored for independent chefs like you. Whether you’re looking to streamline your bookings, improve your client experience, or boost your bottom line, you’ll find something valuable here.
What is Cutlet?
Off the Heat is brought to you by Cutlet, a platform that we are developing specifically for personal and private chefs. We know that most business software isn’t designed for you—it’s made for restaurants, caterers, or large food service companies. Cutlet changes that.
With Cutlet, you’ll be able to:
✔ Manage bookings and proposals seamlessly
✔ Build client relationships without juggling emails and texts
✔ Organize menus and grocery lists in one place
✔ Handle payments and invoices with ease
Just like this newsletter, Cutlet is designed to make your life easier—so you can focus on cooking, not admin work.
Why Read Off the Heat?
We’re here to give you practical, no-fluff insights on running a successful chef business. Every edition will cover topics like:
🔥 How to price your services competitively
🔥 Time-saving tools to streamline your workflow
🔥 Insights from top personal and private chefs
🔥 Strategies for growing your client base
Our goal? To help you spend less time on logistics and more time doing what you love—cooking.
Thanks for joining us! Keep an eye on your inbox, and if you find value in Off the Heat, share it with a fellow chef who could use the support.
Let’s build better chef businesses—together.
Will and Matt: Cutlet Cofounders