Personal Chef Services

Are you interested in my services, but don’t know where to begin? Check out my 4-step process to help you get started.

Step 1:

Consultation

Step 2:

Menu Development

Step 3:

Cooking Day

Step 4:

Enjoy!

How it Works

Are you tired of trying to come up with meals only to find yourself heading to the nearest fast food place or restaurant? Are you trying to eat more healthy or maybe find it difficult to find recipes for your special diet? With my personal chef services, I’m sure I can work with you on a plan that meets your dietary needs or perhaps gives you that something extra you’ve been missing at meal time. Check out my quick 4-step process to get you started.

Additional Services

  • Private Cooking Classes
  • Boutique Catering
  • Grocery Shopping Tours
  • Online Meal Planning & Guidance

Step 1: Consultation

We will schedule a time to meet and have a consultation.

In the consultation, we will discuss:

  • Your eating patterns (time of day, types of food you consume)
  • Food allergies, sensitivities and restrictions
  • Foods you like and dislike
  • Any medical concerns
  • Previous diets and foods that have or haven’t worked for you
  • Your kitchen design and equipment
  • Food storage and how to properly reheat foods
  • Proper cleaning and waste handling
  • Frequency of service/contract

In between the consultation and cooking day, I will plan your menu based on your questionnaire and any dietary needs. Do you have a favorite or family recipe that you no longer can eat because of certain ingredients? Let me see if I can do a recipe “makeover” so that you can enjoy it again.

While I am not a medical professional, I will be happy to work with your doctor, dietitian, personal trainer or any other professional to help create your menu.

*Consultation fee and Cooking fee is due at this time.

Step 2: Menu Development

During this time, I will put together your menu based on your preferences and questionnaire answers. Once your menu is completed, I will email you a copy for your review and feedback, and we will set the cooking day.

Step 3: Cooking Day

On your scheduled cooking day, I will do the grocery shopping by selecting the freshest ingredients with special attention to produce, dairy, meats, poultry and seafood. If you prefer, I will purchase all organic. I will prepare and cook your meals in your home to ensure the quality and freshness of your food. Your food will be neatly packed, labeled and properly stored according to your preferences. I will also leave directions for reheating.

The best part? I will leave your kitchen clean with aromas of delicious, home cooked food.

*Please note, your groceries will be invoiced separately and will be due at time of receipt.

Step 4: Enjoy!

Since all of the food will have been purchased, prepped, cooked and packaged, you can enjoy your meals knowing that all of the work has been done for you. It’s a win win for all!

jess with salmon dish in hand
salmon on bed of asparagus and rice
slice of cake with nuts

What I Offer

A Professional Touch

jess cutting up asparagus

jess with salmon plate over cutting board

jess eating cake eyes closed

And Fresh Ingredients

Advantages of a Personal Chef

salmon close up

Knowledge

Having a Personal Chef in your home means you will have someone with food knowledge and culinary experience cooking customized meals for you and your family.

Convenience

Busy day? Skip the to go line. Personal Chefs will not only reduce your stress, but will ensure that you and your family will be eating healthy after a long day.

Fresh

How many times have you purchased food at the grocery store just for it to go to waste? A Personal Chef will provide the right amount of fresh food and quality ingredients for each meal. Don’t forget. A Personal Chef is a professional and knows the best ingredients to for the best tasting meal. You can also say good-bye to processed or packaged food when you hire a Personal Chef.

Variety

Go around the world in one week….well kind off. Try new, expertly prepared recipes from a variety of cuisines. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a variety of palate-pleasing meals?

Time

Convenience we get. Saving time? Even better. Skip meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking AND cleaning when you hire a Personal Chef.

Health

Diets, allergies, food sensitivities – the list of health benefits from hiring a Personal Chef is extensive. Not only can a Personal Chef prepare foods specifically for your diet, chronic disease, etc., but just the ease of having someone to help may also improve your health.

salmon close up
salmon close up
salmon close up

Additional services

Grocery Shopping Tour

The grocery shopping tour is perfect for those who want to learn how to navigate the grocery store and learn how to buy healthy foods. Pick a grocery store of your choice and learn how to read food labels, pick out fresh foods, and most importantly, learn what foods to purchase to get you on a better health and lifestyle track.

Kitchen “Detox”

To detox your body, you must first start by detoxing your kitchen. We will start by cleaning out your pantry, refrigerator and freezer to get rid of foods that you no longer want to include in your diet. As we begin the kitchen detox, prepare to learn why certain foods need to be removed from your life, and why certain foods should always be a part of it.

Besides cooking, my passion is helping others. No matter your needs, I am here to help.

Boutique Catering

Want to plan a special evening at home with that special someone? Do you have a small celebration with family or friends that you would like personalized and have the meals custom prepared for you and your family? Let me help you make both the meal and evening special as well as memorable. 

Online Meal Planning & Guidance

Do you enjoy cooking, are on a new lifestyle journey and need some guidance but don’t know where to begin? Did you start a new diet, but you are overwhelmed with what choices to make and recipes to find, but want to cook them yourself?  Let’s schedule an initial consultation so that we can discuss your needs and preferences. On a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, I will send you a menu complete with recipes and a grocery shopping list!

braised-beef-over-mashed-potatoes

Additional services

Grocery Shopping Tour

The grocery shopping tour is perfect for those who want to learn how to navigate the grocery store and learn how to buy healthy foods. Pick a grocery store of your choice and learn how to read food labels, pick out fresh foods, and most importantly, learn what foods to purchase to get you on a better health and lifestyle track.

Kitchen “Detox”

To detox your body, you must first start by detoxing your kitchen. We will start by cleaning out your pantry, refrigerator and freezer to get rid of foods that you no longer want to include in your diet. As we begin the kitchen detox, prepare to learn why certain foods need to be removed from your life, and why certain foods should always be a part of it.

Baking

Do you need a special dessert due to food allergies/restrictions, or have a guest that has food allergies? I can take care of that for you by discussing with you what you would like prepared, do the grocery shopping, bake it in your home and present it how you need it for the occasion.

Boutique Caterting

Want to plan a special evening at home with that special someone? Do you have a small celebration with family or friends that you would like personalized and have the meals custom prepared for you and your family? Let me help you make both the meal and evening special as well as memorable. 

Online Meal Planning & Guidance

Do you enjoy cooking, are on a new lifestyle journey and need some guidance but don’t know where to begin? Did you start a new diet, but you are overwhelmed with what choices to make and recipes to find, but want to cook them yourself?  Let’s schedule an initial consultation so that we can discuss your needs and preferences. On a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, I will send you a menu complete with recipes and a grocery shopping list!

braised-beef-over-mashed-potatoes

Besides cooking, my passion is helping others. No matter your needs, I am here to help.