Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a Personal Chef really affordable?
- How often will we need your service?
- I have kids that are picky eaters. Can you accommodate them?
- Which containers do you use and how will my meals be packaged?
- How do I pay for the service and am I locked in for a period of time?
- Can you deliver meals, in stead of cooking in my kitchen?
Is a PERSONAL CHEF really affordable?
Yes! With our personal chef service you can enjoy delicious, healthy, restaurant quality meals in a matter of minutes. You have to buy groceries in any case, and very often food and produce gets thrown away, because it is not used in time. Many frozen convenience food really taste like nothing and the portions are skimpy with more sauce than anything else. Their fat and sodium content are also extremely high – so in other words they are not healthy or good for you. How much money do you spend on take-out or eating-out at restaurants, or even on Doctor’s fees or medical bills, because of health problems resulting from poor eating habits? If you add it all up, using the services of a Personal Chef will save you time and money. This will not be an extra expense on your monthly budget, but will in fact replace many of the expenses that you already currently incur. My professional personal chef service may even help you to control your food costs, as you will be less likely to impulse-buy in the grocery store or resort to low-quality fast food, convenience food or restaurant food.
How often will we need your service?
We’ll be happy to help you determine just how often you will want to schedule the Personal Chef Service to best serve your needs. You may want to use our service once a week, or have us cook for you every second week or perhaps you just want to use our services once a month to have meals on hand for those evenings when you need help. We will make sure it supports your busy lifestyle without putting any pressure on you.
I have kids that are picky eaters. Can you accommodate them?
Sure! We have kid friendly menus that your kids can make menu choices from or we’ll prepare food that they specifically enjoy.
Which containers do you use and how will my meals be packaged?
We are happy to consider using your container collection, but uniform-sized containers take up less storage space in your refrigerator and freezer. There is a one-time start-up fee for the purchase of quality re-useable food storage containers, such as Pyrex, Corning, Rubbermaid, etc. The cost of these containers will be determined by the plan and the size that you purchase. This usually ranges from $75 to $140. Should you prefer disposable containers an additional container charge, usually $10 to $15, will be added to each cook date.
How do I pay for the service and am I locked in for a period of time?
A check for the personal chef service in addition to the grocery deposit and the charge for containers will be required in advance of the first cooking date. Payment is required in advance because I am reserving an entire day for you. Because our relationship is based on mutual trust, please have a check ready for me when I arrive on each subsequent cooking date. It is not necessary to commit yourself to the service by signing a contract for a period of time. Our mutual arrangement can be terminated by either of us at any time with one week’s notice.
Can you deliver meals, in stead of cooking in my kitchen?
Yes. We can prepare your meals in our commercial kitchen and deliver them to you at a convenient time. A $25 delivery fee will apply.
