Weekly Meal Preparation
My Weekly In-Home Meal Preparation Services are designed to seamlessly upgrade your daily meals. As your private chef, I create menus tailored specifically to your household’s needs and preferences, source quality ingredients, and prepare everything conveniently in your home. Build a plan sized for you with menus built to give your week more variety with fewer steps. Planning, shopping, cooking, packaging and clean up are handled for you, by me.
Menus
During the consultation process, I’ll get to know your household and dining preferences. This guides me in recreating your personalized flavor profile. Every week, I will provide a proposed menu of options for each of your selected meal periods, like breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You’ll have plenty of time to review your menu, make changes, ask questions, and further customize your weekly selection. Meals can be packaged individually, with each portion being a complete meal, or family style, for shareability. At the end of each service, you’ll also receive clear reheating instructions to enjoy your meals, even on the go.
NOTE: Anticipate approximately 30 minutes of your time for menu proposal review and revision communications in advance of each of my weekly visits. These typically take place over email.
Time Commitment
This style of in-home meal preparation utilizes recurring weekly visits to your home. The day of the week and time block are determined during booking, based on availability and scheduling preferences. Each week, I’ll spend between 3 and 8 hours in your home on your cook day, depending on the menu design. During my visit, I prepare, package, and label each meal with care. Afterwards, I ensure all dishes are washed, counters are cleaned, and trash is removed. At the conclusion of my visit, reheating instructions aligned with your preferred method will be provided. Additionally, a kitchen with standard appliances, plumbing, and refrigeration space is required for this service.
Groceries
Groceries are carefully selected each week, and can feature premium proteins, seasonal produce, and essential pantry items. On the day of your chef visit, I personally shop to ensure the freshest, highest-quality ingredients are sourced. If you have preferences for specific stores or ingredient styles, I am happy to accommodate. Groceries are expensed separately each week, with receipts provided for transparency.
Meal Storage
Meals are portioned and packaged thoughtfully to make handling them as convenient as possible. As part of your service, I require a full set of meal storage containers. If you do not already own a set, I will source and order a curated set to compliment your dining style. A full set ensures your meals are presented beautifully, stored safely, and always fits perfectly into your lifestyle. It’s an investment that allows me to deliver meals with consistency, efficiency, and care, week after week. Choose from materials like bamboo, glass, ceramic, stoneware, and metal in a range of prices. For easier clean up, compostable options are also available.
Payment
To secure your weekly scheduled chef visit, I collect a reservation fee at the time of booking. This fee ensures your weekly reservation time is guaranteed for your services. After your visit, you’ll receive a final invoice covering my service, grocery reimbursement, and any additional services or add-ons you’ve selected, due upon receipt.
Optional Add-Ons
In addition to your weekly meals, you have the opportunity to enhance your plan with a variety of add-ons. This may include desserts, snacks, special requests, or additional services.