In Home Meal Prep
First, Let's debunk the # 1 myth about a Personal Chef
#1 Myth: Personal Chefs work for the Rich and Famous
There is a common misconception that personal chefs are too expensive for the average person. However, if we do the math you'll be pleasantly surprise that having a personal chef can actually save you time and money.
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Eating Out
Many people resort to eating outside of the home 4-5 times per week, due to convenience. Aside from the known fact that frequent eating out is associated with foods higher in calories, sodium sugar, and overall things that are just not good for you. On average a meal with a beverage, appetizer and an entree for one person at a restaurant comes to approximately $25 plus tax and gratuity. Now multiple this by 5 times a week and by the number of people in your family.
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Eating In
If you were to cook healthy meals at home, the USDA estimates that a family with 2 adults and 2 children would spend on average $250 a week. Now let's factor in time spent grocery shopping (roughly 1-2 hrs), time spent preparing meals and cleaning up (roughly 1 hr each night) and gas money. Using a personal chef service, you'd still be paying the grocery cost, but you'd be saving 8-16 hours of your time per week. You can use that extra valuable time doing something that you enjoy.
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A Better Option
If you're interested in avoiding overly processed foods, saving money on your grocery bills and more importantly saving time during your week and coming home to a clean kitchen and a delicious healthy meal made from scratch, then a In Home Personal Chef should be your option for healthy meal prep. If you would like to learn more about how it works please continue reading...
The Process
Initial Consultation
This consultation is free of charge. Our Executive Chef, Chef P will reach out to discuss your options. You will then receive a questionnaire with information regarding food allergies/sensitivities, likes and dislikes and frequency of our services needed.
Shopping
Shopping will be done the day of meal prep services. This ensures the freshness of the ingredients, unless some ingredients are coming from the local farmers market. All dietary request will be accommodated. You will have a choice as to what type of ingredients you prefer Organic vs Non Organic. You are responsible for the cost of groceries.
Meal Prep Services
Service will be done in your home and Chef P will bring any additional supplies to prepare your meals. The menu will be sent at least 1 week in advance so that if any changes are needed they can be done before Chef P arrives at your home. Items will be clearly labeled and placed in your fridge with re-heating instructions. Chef P will clean as she go and leave your kitchen as she found it, if not better.
Pricing
Instead of charging per dish, you will only be billed for Chef P's time and the cost of groceries. This allows you to customize your meal plan without minimums. The number of hours will vary due to the amount of meals and their complexity. Once Chef P has your customized menu completed, she will give you the minimum time it will take.
Payments
Payments for hourly services can be made by the following, Zelle and Venmo, Invoices will be sent via email or text. Terms can be discussed for ongoing services.