27/09/2024
This is really unlike me, but I just need to vent because I’m completely devastated right now. I have to let it out before I have a full-on anxiety attack… I’m literally shaking as I write this.
So, back in June, a client reached out to me for a surprise birthday dinner for her daughter. It got postponed because of the weather and rescheduled for September. Last night, I did a trial setup (it looked so perfect with the fall theme!), and today, I went about my usual prep—dropped off my chef coat at the cleaners shopped for the meats, and ordered the groceries. I thought I had everything in place.
So, I’m chilling, snacking, poured me a lil drinky drink, and planed to catch up on a show while waiting for my groceries. I glance at the grocery list… The event is TONIGHT, not tomorrow. I’m supposed to be cooking in TWO HOURS, and I haven’t even started prepping! Nothing! The peas for the rice need to soak overnight—let alone everything else!
I called my client immediately, and I was ready to cry. She had guests who flew in for this party, and I had completely messed up. But you know what? She was so sweet and understanding. Like, I can’t even explain how calm she was while I was freaking out. She said they’ll just go out to dinner instead and told me, “Life happens!” We offered a full refund and a complimentary dinner for her and her daughter. But I still feel absolutely horrible. I’m so hurt.
I always post about what goes right, and this time I got it so wrong. In my seven years of business, I’ve NEVER made a mistake like this. How did I even mess up the date? This isn’t a post for sympathy or for anyone to bash me—I just needed to get it out.
I’m grateful God showed me grace through this, and I’m grateful my client did, too. It’s a huge reminder to never take on more than I can handle. I pride myself on giving the best service possible, but I dropped the ball big time here.
I’m not okay right now, but I will be. 🙏🏾
