When you are a Chef, you know there is a lot behind those coveted stars and stellar reviews from foodies and critics alike. There are years of personal training to become a Chef, passion and a lot of hard work, but fundamental to all this is the perfect work setting and catering services Des Moines is a perfect example of how all things align to make the perfect catering experience.

Located in the beautiful city of Des Moines Iowa, there is a true culinary jewel and that is Des Moines Catering, where they give the Chef full authority in the choice of the very best ingredients and help foster creativity by giving free rein for the creation of dishes and special menus, trusting the instinct acquired by experience and passion for the job. This is absolutely crucial in any work environment and is one of the many perks of being part of their team. There is an excellent team spirit that results in perfect flavors at the table.

There are three basic qualities a Chef needs; vocation, inspiration and taste. And for these to properly blossom you need a few essential things in your work environment. A proper set of tools to work with, a staff full of professional spirit and willing to go the extra mile, and lastly a managerial team that is attuned to what a Chef needs and can promote team spirit in every worker.

We are commonly used to seeing on tv the typical Chef persona; grumpy, ill tempered and overly sensitive to criticism. There is an implied sense that these are the formative qualities of the award winning chefs. However it could not be farther from the truth, as much fun as this caricatured image might be, for us of course watching it on television, and not on the other end of the wrath, tantrums etc. A Chef is best seen as the captain of a ship; great leader skills to help the team navigate through every challenge, a great capacity of dealing with the unexpected and a true sense of adventure, both for dealing with inevitable mishaps that require an inventive response, and for coming up with the tastiest, most delicious flavors coming from the simplest ingredients.

Working with a company like Des Moines catering services is a true pleasure for any Chef, at any point of their career, due to the uniqueness of the team spirit, the full commitment to bringing their clients the very best gastronomic experiences without ever compromising their commitment to their staff and having faith in the Chefs instincts. Best of all, catering services Des Moines trademark innovation and quality standards, means that work never becomes a bore, because you are constantly motivated to design new ideas and creations, all the while knowing that you will be working with only the very best ingredients and quality products sourced only from the very best producers and markets. All-in-all it’s the experience of a lifetime!