Introduction to Our Network

So what is “Our Network” anyway? Well it is a domain for the culinary minded- a focal point for chefs from all parts of the world. It is the brainchild of Chef Matthew J. Goudge, an Australian Chef with no less than 20 years of culinary experiences. In a nutshell Matthew began to establish “Our Network” on the 25^th August, 2007 by initially sending out the following email to a number of fellow chefs around the Globe:

Greetings Fellow Culinarian,

Please allow me to give a brief introduction about myself. I am an Australian Chef with more than 20 years experience in the “Chef Field”. It is my endeavor to establish a network for chefs to exchange ideas, documents, experiences, circulate positions available/ wanted, voice opinions, seek assistance etc.

If you are interested in taking part in the Group please reply to this email with a simple acknowledgement and we can begin to establish a network. Feel free to forward this email to any chefs that you feel may be interested in joining the network.

Best regards- Passionate Chef

 

As a result the formation of “Our Network” began.

After receiving a huge amount of positive replies in relation to the first targeted email, I closely sent a follow up email to basically find out from the chefs what they wanted to get out of the network. 

The second email was sent as follows:

Greetings Fellow Culinarian, 

My name is Matthew- I am an Australian citizen currently working in China in the capacity of Executive Chef.

I am sincerely focused on establishing a solid focal point for fellow chefs. A place to share ideas, share documents, voice opinions, ask questions, seek assistance, offer assistance- basically there are no limits. The opportunities are enormous. I firmly believe that our beloved profession is the ultimate beneficiary by establishing this very network.

Knowledge is Power.

Our network is growing at a rapid pace. Please feel free to pass on the contact: globalchefs@gmail.com and we will continue to expand as time passes us by.

By reply email can you please provide the following details?  

1) Name:

2) Citizenship:

3) Current country of employment:

4)Position:

5) What to you endeavor to achieve by being part of our Chef Network:

Matthew

AKA- Passionate Chef

 

The expansion was and remains to be fast- as a result

Greetings to All,  

Are you missing out on culinary related information and assistance from fellow chefs all around the Globe?

Send a quick acknowledgement email and I will add your name to the growing list of Professional Chefs.

 

In recent times we have discussed kitchen training, coffee break set ups, salary survey, theme menus, and many more kitchen related issues. In addition numerous positions vacant have been circulated.

Don’t miss out any longer. Networking is an important aspect in the rapidly developing Culinary World.  

Send a quick reply email and I will add you to the Network. At anytime you wish to be removed from the mailing list all you have to do is advise me and I will not send anymore materials to you. (To date nobody has requested to be removed)

Welcome aboard- Matthew G

My passion and sincere commitment to establishing and maintaining this very network is obtaining positive feedback and results. I am dedicated to ensure the continued to expand the culinary horizons for the chefs within.  

The email campaign continued to capture more and more chefs to take part in “Our Network”- at the end of the day the more the merrier. 

Greetings Fellow Culinarian,

Sorry to bother you once again- however if you haven’t already done so I highly recommend that you send an acknowledgement email to globalchefs@gmail.com to ensure that you are not missing out on valuable information.

More than 20 positions vacant have been circulated in the past few days. So do not hesitate any longer. Be part of the Game. We have many projects planned for the coming months.

The Chef Family is growing at a rapid pace.

I am looking forward to welcoming you to the Ultimate Network of Chefs.

Matthew G

AKA

Passionate Chef

 

The followers continued to join me on my “culinary crusade”; fact has it that only two (2) people have requested to be removed from the emailing list

 

Greetings Fellow Culinarian,

If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing Chef Network on the internet- do not fear it is not too late. 

Simply send a reply email with acknowledgement that you would like to be part in “Our Network” to expand our horizons within the “Chef World”.

To make sure you do not miss out on the opportunity to partake in send an email at your convenience.

Our network is growing at a rapid pace- currently there are more than 200 culinary professionals from various levels from all corners of the globe.

In recent times we have been discussing Kitchen Training, Spa Cuisine- over the past few weeks there have been numerous positions vacant circulated.  

Please feel free to pass on the contact: culinaryfaculty@gmail.com or  globalchefs@gmail.com and we will continue to expand. Knowledge is Power.

The Evolution of “Our Network” 

Greetings Fellow Culinary Minded,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your sincere support over the previous months in respect to your involvement with “Our Network”. You have played a major role in the formation of this very network. You have contributed, you have participated, you have benefited, and you have witnessed the growth. Over the past few months we have developed and grown into what is possible the largest chef informal chef community.

The time has come for us to evolve…………

An exciting welcome addition is about to hit cyberspace in the form of a chef focused web page. The page is currently in the early development stage- trust me the wait is well worth your while.

As a culinary ambassador you have the opportunity to shape the chef domain for the next generation. You can partake in assisting to mould the way information is transmitted as well as assisting to formulate the actual content and structure.

At this point in time I encourage each and every one of you to introduce fellow chefs at the development stage of the web page in question. Pre launch participants will have access to additional benefits/ privileges etc.

Feel free to pass on this email to prospective “Networkers”. I will keep you posted as the situation progresses

Tastefully yours,

Matthew

culinaryfaculty@gmail.com

To date a remarkable amount of replies has been received in response to the above email.

The following are a number of emailed comments made by people involved within “Our Network“. Culinary Faculty/ Passionate Chef/ Global Chefs

There have in fact been many more positive comments over the past few months. For confidentiality purposes the contact details have been omitted from the following actual emails received from the concerned people.

Thank you to all of the people involved with “Our Network” your support is highly appreciated.

Matthew

16^th October 2007

Subject: Big Thank You TO YOU

Hi Matthew, 

I would like to thank you for the fantastic work you are doing mediating between all us chefs- fantastic job chef, keep it up and only too happy to support when necessary.

Paul

United Kingdom

27^th October 2007

Subject: Position Vacant: Executive Chef- Shanghai

Dear Matthew,

Many thanks for your kind help. I am looking forward to some good news.

Thank you and best regards

Walter 

China

 23^rd December 2007

Subject: RE: Global Christmas Wishes

All the very best to you Matthew

Thanks for the networking 

Yves

Macau

 2^nd February, 2008 

Subject: Our Network

Dear Matthew,

I would like to sign up and become a member of your network.

I look forward to hear from you.

Kind regards,

Chef Rene

Thailand

 13^th April, 2008

Subject: no subject

Hi Matthew,

Take my honest thanks and respect for your great idea for this “communication forum” which you are running. Good and helpful idea.

Culinary Regards,

Norbert

Saudi Arabia

19^th May, 2008

Subject: Colleague of Mine

Hey Matthew,

Just a quick note, recently I ran into an old chef mate of mine from the past and your forum/network came up in discussion.  I told him that I would drop you a line to get him on your mailing list. He and his wife are both culinary professionals with many years experience internationally and I’m sure will benefit from as well as contribute to your outstanding group.

It seems as though your network is having quite an impact as I have several times now run into colleagues that get your updates.  Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to see where you are heading with it. 

Cheers,

Brett

Australia

3^rd June, 2008

Subject: Network       

Good afternoon Matthew

Greetings from Dubai!

Let me introduce myself, my name is Andrea from Italy, at the moment I am working as the Executive Sous Chef in charge of operations at a Hotel in Dubai.

Your name was mentioned to me your name in regards to adding me on your network. It would be nice if you can include me in your Chefs network.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you

Andrea

Dubai

 22^nd June, 2008

Subject: Network

Dear Matthew, 

I am very lucky to be part of this forum, it is one stop place where you can reach plenty of chefs and information regarding culinary essence very easily and get information.

Whenever I need any information or to share information I get it.

Also, it is a good network where you can directly get in touch with the various employers and talk about the job.

Thanks and regards,

Indrajit

Republic of Djibouti

There are many more…………………………………………

Let’s keep up the good work and as a “TEAM” continue to expand our horizons …………