Writing a clear meal brief for a cook with several people sharing a kitchen: questions before agreeing

Starting point

Example dishes, household size and meal counts are clearer than a broad request for varied cooking. Add serving times and responsibility for ingredients, then discuss the skills required.

with several people sharing a kitchen

Agree storage for each user, worktop handover times and who reviews the ingredient list.

questions before agreeing

Turn expectations into specific questions about timing, duties, supplies and inclusions, and ask about unresolved details.

Checklist

Choose example preferred dishesSpecify meal counts and household sizeDefine ingredient shopping and menu review responsibilities

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Before agreeing

Diets, allergies and specialised needs must not be left to guesswork; request confirmation of suitable ability.