Personal Chef Meal Service
It's 6:00 pm, you are finally heading home after a long day at the office and you suddenly get hit with the nagging thought that you have nothing prepared for dinner, nothing in the refrigerator and no energy to stop by your local restaurant for take out. You know your family is at home waiting and wondering the same thing. "What's for dinner?" ... let Jeanna's Personal Chef Service answer the question for you.
No matter what stage of life or family dynamic you find yourself, you can benefit from the services of Jeanna's Personal Chef Service. My clients vary greatly.
Working Professionals
Busy Families
New Mothers
People with Special Dietary Needs
People with Weight Goals
Active Seniors
People Recovering from Illness or Surgery
And the ideas are endless but here are a few examples:
Multi- Course Gourmet Dinner with Wine Pairing
Tuscan Style Feast with Abundant Platters of Rustic, Comforting Food
Backyard Summer Shrimp Boil
Elegant Ladies Luncheon and Dessert Bar
European Style Wine and Tapas Party
Romantic Dinner for Two
Little Girls Birthday Tea Party
Wine Tasting Party
If Cooking Lessons, Demonstrations & Gift Ideas are what you are looking for how about these ideas!
Private Lessons for the "New Bride"
"Learning the Basics" for your teen heading off to college
"Basics to a Gourmet Meal" for your "foodie" friend
"Cooking Light" group lesson for you and your friends with a new weight goal
"How to Decorate Cupcakes" group lesson for the little girls in your life
"Classic Techniques Series" group lesson for friends that love monthly get-togethers
"Romantic Dinner for Two" for the newlyweds in your life
Jeanna's Personal Chef Service will customize each event to fit the occasion and mood you would like to achieve. Pricing for each event will vary based on the menu and number of guests.
Personal Chef Services
Jeanna's Personal Chef Service pricing includes initial consultation, custom meal planning, shopping for the best ingredients, preparation of all meals in your home, packaging meals based on family need, storage in your refrigerator or freezer, clean-up and regular consultation to make sure your tastes and preferences are being met and ensure you always have the control to enjoy your favorites! Groceries are in addition to the cost of service and payment is required before service is rendered.
Pricing
5x2=five entrees, two portions each= 10 meals - service fee $250.00 (plus the cost of ingredients).
5x4=five entrees, four portions each= 20 meals - service fee $350.00 (plus the cost of ingredients).
*Entrees include a starch and vegetable that pair with the main dish.
*Additional servings may be prepared at $25.00 per serving ( plus any additional cost of ingredients).
*A fee of $25.00 per cook date is required for special dietary meal planning.
*These are the most popular meal plans. If needed, I can design a meal plan that would better suit your needs!
A note about packaging
Containers for meal packaging: I recommend Corningware and/or Pyrex. If you so choose, I will gladly purchase the appropriate containers on our first cook date and add the price to the grocery bill. These containers are then your property!
One-way containers will cost between $10.00 - $15.00 per cook date depending on how you would like your meals packaged.
Payment and Refund Policy
It is customary to pay for the service and grocery deposit 3 days before your cook date. This will reserve your cook date.
A 3 Day notice is required to change a cookdate. There will be a $25.00 Nonrefundable cancellation fee. If no notice is recieved and menu planning & grocery shopping have been completed the client will be billed for groceries and any services rendered.
If I fail to meet a cookdate ( with the exception of illness) I will re-schedule to accomadate the client at a reduced service fee.
**Due to the ever changing high price of gasoline a nonrefundable trip charge of $25.00 for each cookdate is required for all clients!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using a personal chef service?
The greatest benefit is for you and your families health, not to mention the time you normally take out to meal plan and cook can be yours to spend with your family or however you choose!
What is a personal chef?
A personal chef is a professional chef who offers a cooking service that provides meal planning, and preparation for clients and their families, on a weekly or biweekly basis.
What is the difference between a personal and a private chef?
A private chef is employed by one client. A personal chef has many clients.
How does the personal chef service work?
Your service begins with a free consultation with the chef to discuss your food and dietary requirements. The chef will tailor menus to your specifications. Personal chefs can often prepare any cuisine as well as any favorites your family may have. Once the chef has this information you can sit back and relax while the chef does the rest! This service includes menu planning, grocery shopping, product selection, meal preparation, packaging, labeling, and your kitchen will be left spotless!
What is a cookdate?
The chef will work with you to determine a day of the week to come and cook for you and your family. Cook dates can be set up on a weekly or biweekly basis.
How are the meals prepared and stored?
Meals are personalized to your taste and dietary requirements.The meals are packaged with cooking and/or reheating directions and then stored either in the refrigerator or freezer.