answer:Do some basic reading first. Read basic cookbooks, chemistry and familiarize yourself with the taste of many different foods. For learning check out your local college/university for weekend/night non-credit courses on cooking. Also, look for local seminars/cooking workshops through specialty food stores and farmers markets. Practice, practice practice. Take notes, set up a dry erase board and give yourself some leeway. First learn the basics. How to fry an egg properly for example. Be practical. In order to be a five star chef, technically, you will need to meet work requirements such as a coded kitchen and you will most likely need to be in the business (Executive Chef, personal Chef etc).