Why Should I Become A Member?
MEMBERSHIP PUTS MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET
You haven’t made up your mind about taking the plunge to join up with The Chef Alliance. What’s holding you back?
Are you worried that you won’t be able to cover the payments? Or do you not see how membership will benefit you and your business?
We’ve been supporting members across Canada since 2001. We understand your needs and how to grow a successful food business. We help you access the tools, resources and insights to achieve your goals.
MYTH 1 - IT COSTS TOO MUCH
Membership - on average - saves members over $4,000 each year.
- Members can access the Chef Insurance program - you'll automatically save about $1,000/ year over the regular cost of liability insurance.
- The cost of your Restaurants Canada membership is included - saving you almost $150/ year in fees alone, not to mention all of the other savings that you can get through RC's member benefits, such as free passes to the RC Show, low-rates for industry insights, certification courses and so much more.
Membership pays for itself many times over.
MYTH 2 - I DON'T NEED CHEF INSURANCE
You wouldn’t drive a car without insurance, or buy a house without insuring it, so why put yourself at risk personally by not insuring your business? Membership gives you access to Chef Insurance program which offers liability insurance at a cost much lower than if you were to try to get the insurance by yourself! You have your own policy - it's not a group program where you share the coverage amount with all of the other members.
Even with the cost of the membership factored in - you'll still be saving money!
MYTH 3 - I WON'T GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE MEMBERSHIP
Members get discounts on a wide range of goods and services. You could net savings of thousands of dollars each year on goods or services that you already use or need for your personal life and your business! From housewares to electronics, beauty products to travel, clothing to marketing services.
Membership pays for itself many times over.
MYTH 4 - I CAN MAKE MORE MONEY ON MY OWN
Members also referrals through our website. We do not get involved in the negotiations or pricing – when we post an ad and you apply, you negotiate the booking and payment directly with the client.
We also have opportunities that we do not make public – such as those for celebrities and VIPs – these are ‘by invitation-only’ jobs, kept for select members, based on them meeting the client’s specific criteria.
You won't have access to these opportunities unless you're a member.
MYTH 5 - I DON"T NEED TO BE A MEMBER
As a member, you have the benefit of being able to say that you are a member of a well-respected organisation such as The Chef Alliance. This gives you added credibility and puts you on a level above your peers when applying for jobs – especially with corporate clients who are familiar with our impeccable reputation.
It's like being accredited by the Better Business Bureau - except you get more 'bang for your buck' as a member. of The Chef Alliance!
Put all of that together with the savings, and getting your membership with The Chef Alliance is a ‘no-brainer!’
Member Benefits Program
As a valued member, we understand that your business is unique. The Chef Alliance has created Membership Plans to meet your diverse needs, each with a tailored selection of member benefits to save you money in your business and personal lives.
Our members can SAVE $4,000+ per year on average - on purchases for their business, friends, family, pets, home, travel and health - all through our member benefits portal.
Member Benefits
Learn More About the Member Benefits
Chef Insurance: Exclusive Rate
Chef Insurance is a Commercial General Liability Insurance product designed exclusively for members of The Chef Alliance - including Chefs, Cooks and culinary entrepreneurs
Constant Contact: Special Offer
Constant Contact is built to simplify the complex and confusing task of marketing. They have all the tools and tips to get your online marketing on track and expert guidance to help you succeed.
Restaurants Canada: Complimentary Membership
Restaurants Canada (formerly known as The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association) has a wide variety of benefits to help foodservice businesses of all sizes.
Nord Pass: Special Offer
Store passwords in a single place and log in to your favourite websites and apps with a click. With a password manager like NordPass, access your login credentials on any device, even when you’re offline.
Nord VPN: Special Offer
Nord VPN allows your internet data to stay safe behind their state-of-the-art encryption on multiple devices, no matter where you are - at home, at work or on-the-go.
PersonalChefTrainer.com: Special Offer
Thinking of starting a Personal Chef business? Learn the basics of starting and operating a successful business, how to price & market your service and go-to recipes.
Advertise to the TV & Film Industry: Special Offer
Whether you are a Private Chef or Caterer, advertise your services directly to every director, media and production company working in Ontario.
blueRover: Special Offer
If you deliver food to customers, blueRover's state-of-the-art continuous temperature food delivery system lets you provide dine-in quality food in their home.
BarterPay: Special Offer
Protect your cashflow and leverage food costs to pay for operational expenses and attract new customers by issuing gift cards for your business.
Credit Card Processing Solutions: Special Offer
Offer your customers a safe, secure and reliable credit card payment processing portal and take advantage of exclusive rates, and flexible solutions to lower your costs.
Mobile Commerce Solutions: Special Offer
Build a customisable platform allowing your customers to advance-order for pickup or delivery of your products, pay and earn loyalty rewards.
Storwell Storage Solutions: Special Offer
Storwell's convenient GTA locations allow you to store excess or seasonal personal, recreational and business-related items. Units come in a variety of sizes.
Discounts on the ChefTorial Program
Create a new revenue stream with ChefTorial's tried and tested virtual cooking lesson program and platform.
Legal Services: Exclusive Rates for Contracts and Agreements
Protect yourself and your business from a legal standpoint, with custom contracts, agreements, contest wording, and more.
Tax Services: Special Offer
Protect yourself and your business from an accounting standpoint - against the CRA, employee grievances and more.
Business Products: Special Offer
Save money on promotional products, office supplies, computers, and electronics from Nebs, Deluxe, Best Buy, Microsoft, Dell and many others .
Simplii Financial: Special Offer
Bank with all the perks & no monthly fees with Simplii Financial. You can earn up to $250 when you become a new client.
Google Workspace Business Starter Plan
Save money and get more productivity in your day. Get 10% off the first year on Google Workspace Business Starter plan PLUS get 14 days FREE!
Google Workspace Business Standard Plan
Save money and get more productivity in your day. Get 10% off the first year on Google Workspace Business Standard plan PLUS get 14 days FREE!
Ocean Wise Membership Program: Special Offer
Ocean Wise can work directly with you to ensure you have the most current scientific information regarding your seafood so that you can make ocean-friendly buying decisions.
Cyber Security Assessment: Special Offer
The Cyberisk Chek Profile Report provides an easy and effective solution to isolate key areas of concern and provides an action plan with priority assignment.
Background Checks
Manage risk to your business's secret recipes, inventory and cash by running criminal background checks quickly, conveniently and cost-effectively on prospective employees.
Member Benefit Portal: Exclusive
Access thousands of dollars in savings each year on clothing, shoes, electronics, cosmetics, restaurants, health & wellness services and travel.
National Food Safety Training Program: Special Offer
If you're renewing or it's your first time, get trained on food safety issues and safe food handling practices with a nationally recognized online certification program.
Smart Serve Ontario: Special Offer
The Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training Program is a server-geared program and is also suited to Personal Chefs and Caterers among others.
Nord Locker: Special Offer
Your files are encrypted and stored securely, allowing you to access them from anywhere - at home, at work or on-the-go. A wide range of file formats are supported.
Chef Works: Special Offer
High quality Chef apparel, headgear and footwear can be customised with your branding or left plain. A wide variety of colours and sizes to suit every team member.
Recipe Standardisation Tool for Chefs: Exclusive
Our Recipe Standardisation Tool walks Chefs through the process to standardise their recipes, letting them create consistent meals their customers can rely on.
Food Costing Tool for Chefs: Exclusive
Our Food Costing Tool gives Chefs the ability to cost recipes based on ever-changing food costs, allowing them to compare profitable recipes from ones that can be shelved.
Attend Industry Events and Trade Shows: Special Offer
Meet industry professionals, marketing gurus, suppliers, distributors and celebrity chefs at select industry events and trade shows in Canada.
Magazines & Newsletters for Chefs: Complimentary
Print and electronic magazines and newsletters keep Chefs up-to-date on changing industry, dining and menu trends, products and consumer demands.
Group Home, Pet and Auto Insurance: Special Offer
Insurance can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Access low-cost group rates for home, auto or pet insurance.
Group Health and Dental Insurance: Special Offer
Insurance can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Access low-cost group rates for medical and dental insurance for you and your family.
Legal Services: Special Offer
Protect yourself and your business from a legal standpoint - against the CRA, customers' claims and lawsuits, employee grievances and more.
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DISCLAIMER: Information provided may be incomplete. This article should not be considered a substitute for professional, legal, insurance or financial advice. Each business is unique and the advice provided is intended to be general. Please contact a professional for advice best suited to your business and to meet the requirements of regional government laws and bylaws.
MEMBER BENBEFITS: The Chef Alliance is an industry member organizations for chefs and cooks in Canada. Member benefits may be subject to change without notice and may not be available for all membership plans. Chef Insurance is a member benefit that is provided through a third party licensed insurance broker.
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