"There are things changing in London and it is slowly spreading out from there.  I believe it has been done in the big cities in the United States as well.   Middle-class families are having more events there and hiring the staff only when they need them rather than full time.  Some of the upper-class want a chef but not full-time.  Some friends of mine have started this kind of business.  I am one of the few female chefs and likely even one of the fewer doing this kind of business anywhere."  She explained.  "I think it will grow as time goes on.  But it will take time to gain a reputation that will allow me to do it full time." 

Vela nodded to Mr. Lane.  "Yes, the plan is to work keep a regular schedule in my portfolio and here with you as well.  I will find out when they will be home each month before taking any new jobs with my business.  Those that are scheduled months in ahead, I will be making sure to check in with the Blackwood family's plans before finalizing the job."  She assured him.

"I think I remember him speaking of that.  I like the idea of that since this will be my main focus until my business takes off."  She figures it could be quite a while before that happens.  Though she felt it would eventually.  "I can bring my things over here.  Just let me know when my quarters are available."  She smiled.  "I won't make much trouble, I promise."  She knew having another person in a household made more work for the staff.