In a busy household it can be hard to keep on top of everything that needs doing, and hiring lots of different help can just make matters worse. Having a butler, a private chef, a housekeeper, personal assistant, a cleaner and laundress can feel a little overcrowded, not to mention, if they don’t have any […]
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May
May
Entertaining guests in your home can be incredibly enjoyable. But if you don’t do it frequently or are new to it, it can be wrought with stress. So take the pressure out of entertaining with these easily applicable tips, and enjoy your party as much as your guests. Plan early First things first, plan in […]
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May
May
If you’re thinking about hiring a private chef to feed your family, you may be wondering how you go about doing it? What do you actually need them to do? What experience should they have? How will they fit in with your family’s schedule? It can be a complicated path to navigate, so here are […]
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Apr
Apr
Covid lockdown will be lifted soon, but what does that mean for your private household, which may have been without staff for the last few weeks? And what can you do now to plan for your future staffing requirements? Maintaining social distancing and abiding by the government’s guidelines once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, is […]
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Apr
Apr
When you’re stressed or anxious, the thought the kind of food you wish to eat probably the last thing on your mind. But certain foods have been shown to act as natural anxiety remedies. There is a recognised link between the gut and the brain – what we eat affects our chemical makeup. When the […]
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Apr
Apr
With the current state of affairs as they are and no discernible end in sight, it’s entirely understandable that the situation we are in is as unsettling as the actual pandemic itself. The not-knowing is what upsets people the most, because we humans thrive on predictability. All anyone wants to know is ‘when can life […]
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Mar
Mar
Large households with multiple moving parts can be tricky to coordinate and time-consuming to keep on top of. If you run a substantial household, the easiest way to ensure that nothing slips through the gaps is to compile a comprehensive household manual. It can take time to put together a household manual, but once done, […]
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Feb
Feb
Exam season always creeps up slowly, before accelerating in the final days faster than Usain Bolt down the home stretch Everyone feels exam stress – children and parents alike. And as much as you want to help your child through this trying period, you can’t sit their exams for them. What you can do is […]
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Feb
Feb
Hiring a personal chef isn’t an indulgence, it can be a lifesaver – we all need to eat. But cooking isn’t to everyone’s taste – we aren’t all-natural Master Chefs, inherently knowing our way around the kitchen. Or maybe you are a talented cook, but you don’t have the time to do it. The point […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’re considering hiring a butler, or if you’ve recently taken a butler into your employ, you may now be wondering how to use a butler in your home? The changing nature of butlers Butlers stereotypically are considered the privy of the ultra-rich. But in today’s modern society you don’t have to be hugely wealthy […]
06
Jan
Jan
Think you only need household staff if you have a large household? Think again. You don’t have to be famous to need help with running your home. And no, hiring staff to help run your house isn’t like an episode of Downton Abbey. The truth is, the requirement for domestic staff is on the up […]
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Dec
Dec
Working the winter season as chalet staff is one of the best jobs going. It doesn’t matter if you’re front of house meeting and greeting guests, responsible for the chalet being kept clean and tidy, or if you’re in the kitchen, preparing breakfast, afternoon tea or dinner. Spending your morning getting ready for the evening […]
05
Dec
Dec
8 Top Supper Clubs in London Supper clubs are enjoying their moment in the spotlight. These informal dining clubs are a great way to sample new cuisines, cooked up for you by some of London’s up and coming chefs. As well as a full tummy, you get to meet new people who share your culinary […]