Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between a Personal Chef and a Private Chef?
A private chef is employed by one individual or family full time, and is often "living in" and preparing up to 3 meals a day. A Personal Chef serves several clients, usually one per day, and provides multiple meals that are custom designed to the clients particular requests and requirements. These meals are packaged and stored so that the client may enjoy them at their leisure.

2) Do you have to cook in my kitchen?
Yes.
It would be nice to be able to stay at home and cook for you, and it sure would save a lot of wear and tear on the chef who has to carry around a lot of heavy equipment, but that would be considered catering and the health department requires an approved commercial kitchen for catering.

3) How long will it take?
Since everything is made from scratch it generally takes about 6 hours to prepare your selected entrees and the accompanying side dishes. We cannot say exactly how many hours since each menu is different, but we will be happy to make arrangements in advance so that our cooking fits into your schedule.

4) Can you use my containers?
Since uniform size containers take less storage space, we will bring the appropriate containers for the entrees you have selected each cooking date, If there is an entree that would be better suited to your own casserole or baking dish we can arrange that. Each successive cook date we will take back the containers from the entrees you have already enjoyed, so we will be rotating containers in and out of your kitchen regularly.

5) How difficult is it to heat meals?
Heating meals is very easy and convenient. We will leave detailed heating instructions for each entree and side dish to ensure that each item is cooked properly.

6) How long will the food last?
Depending on how many entrees you order and how many evenings you eat at home, we can determine approximately how long your meals will last. If you travel for business or entertain in restaurants during the week, or just enjoy eating out on occasion, the meals will take you further than if you eat in each night.

7) This sounds great, but can I afford a Personal Chef?
When you consider the cost of groceries, the time to plan a variety of healthy meals, shopping, cooking, and clean up time, you'll find the pricing to be quite affordable. You and your family can dine in the comfort of your own home on healthy food, tailored to your specific preferences.