The Canadian Personal Chef Association (CPCA) has operated since the fall of 1999 to train and support the growing personal chef industry in Canada.

During the past ten years, almost 500 personal chefs from coast to coast have started their businesses using the industry's most widely-recognized and respected training system, developed by the Culinary Business Academy in partnership with the United States Personal Chef Association. 

Our standards are high.  Members must complete a comprehesive training program, carry liability insurance, and operate according to a Code of Ethics.  CPCA Personal Chefs must abide by Health and Safety Regulations and do not cook in their own homes.  Certified members must upgrade their education on an annual basis in order to stay current, even after completing a rigourous two-year certification process.

The Canadian Personal Chef Association's mandate is to promote the personal cheffing industry as a quality and healthy in-home cooking service, and its members as leaders in their field.

For more information about certification, visit the USPCA 's information on Credentials.