What is a Personal Chef?
Personal chefs are a relatively new branch of the professional food service industry. Our goal is to provide you with palate-specific meals that you can come home to and enjoy when it is convenient for you. By custom-designing each menu to your individual requirements, I can ensure that each meal is delightful, satisfying, and tailored to your culinary preferences and dietary needs. All meals are prepared in the safety of your kitchen with fresh ingredients selected and purchased by me the morning of your cookdate providing you with the best quality and highest achievable level of food safety. By having delectable meals to come home to, you will have more available time for family or recreation, better quality food than commercially-prepared fresh or frozen entrees, and the satisfaction that you are “eating right” for your health. And the best part? Having a Personal Chef is not just for the rich and famous anymore. In fact, most Personal Chef clients are just like you – time-starved professionals and families desiring to enjoy fresh, flavorful meals around their own table.
Why do you cook in my kitchen?
Unlike a commercial catering operation, personal chefs provide personal, in-home/on-site services. By cooking in your kitchen, personal chefs use the same environment that you use when you cook for your family – so you have all the assurances of quality.
Are you a caterer?
Yes and no. A caterer usually prepares food off-site and delivers it to your home or the location of your function. Many personal chefs also offer in-home/on-site dinner party and small event services.
When do you do the cooking? Do I need to be home?
Typically I will cook for you during the day while you are at work, school, or busy with other obligations. Often my clients do not even know that I have been there except for the refrigerator full of good food and wonderful aromas left behind.
Can you handle Special Diets?
Absolutely! In some cases an additional fee may apply if there is a substantial amount of extra work that must be done to research, shop for, or prepare your meals. I regularly cook for clients with food allergies, sensitivities, diet, or other particular needs.
Do you offer Gift Certificates?
Absolutely! They make great gifts, especially for those folks who are tough to buy for. Anyone appreciates the gift of freshly prepared meals and time regained!
Do you do Dinner Parties and Small Events?
Yes – schedule permitting. Please inquire at least 4-6 weeks in advance. 40% deposit is required to guarantee your booking with the balance due upon arrival on the day of your event.
Can you prepare additional meals for when I have company, deliver to a sick friend, for my child’s school events, and the like?
Yes! You can request any of the above as part of your regular meal service or as add-ons, schedule permitting.