Set pricing for custom meals
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3 entrées + 3 sides: $575
4 entrees + 4 sides: $650
*Each entrée and side dish yield 4-6 servings
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Also, side dishes can include “non dinner” items
such as baked goods, breakfast options,
and healthy snacks and desserts.
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Fee includes: Initial consultation, customized menu planning, recipe research, food preparation, packaging and label of containers, printed menu with heating instructions, and a clean kitchen at the end of service
Additional costs:
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Cost of groceries
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Grocery service fee: $55 (every cook date)
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Commuting fee: $40 for 10 miles outside of Gainesville, VA
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Individual packing $15/per item
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*If none of these options fit your dietary needs, we can create a
new plan for you, at the rate of $145/hour
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*Please inquire for pricing on very special diets (allergy, Keto, Whole 30).
Check out the Sample Menus page
for an example meal plan
Is a personal chef right for me?
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You may be interested in hiring your a personal chef for yourself or your family if you:
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Have no time to cook.
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Do not know how to cook or do not like to cook.
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Are tired of eating unhealthy take-out/fast-food.
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Are looking to lose weight.
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Are wanting to try a new diet (paleo, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.)
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Would like more variety in your diet.
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Have a specific dietary need and/or restriction.
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Have a busy family and want to spend more time at the dinner table and less time cooking.
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Are a busy business professional.
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Are a new or expecting parent.
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Are a busy parent.
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Are a bachelor/bachelorette.
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Are a busy college student.
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Are recovering from an injury or illness.
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Would like to learn more about food, ingredients and cooking.
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Are interested in trying new types of cuisine.
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Feel that hiring a personal chef would be beneficial to your lifestyle.
How can a personal chef save you time and money?
How much do you spend on groceries and take-out food per week?
The average family of four spends about $250 a week on groceries alone.
How much time do you spend picking up take-out, planning meals,
grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning up?
For most people it takes up 1-2 hours of their day, more in other cases.
That's 7-14 hours a week just spent on shopping and preparing food.
How much is your time worth? $20, $50 per hour? Priceless even?
Let's face it, time is money. Say having that extra 2 hours per day is worth $20 an hour to you.
That's $40 a day, or $280 a week.
When added up, that's about $530 worth of spent time and money each week.
The majority of my personal chef services are less expensive than that,
plus you get all of that time back in your day.
Additional Information
Containers:
For your first service, BPA-free disposable containers will be included at no extra cost. For each additional service a $10 disposable container charge will be added to your bill. Long term clients are recommended to purchase a set of Pyrex dishware, or I can purchase them and add them to the bill. These containers are cost-efficient, environmentally friendly, microwave, oven, freezer, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free. I am also happy you use your containers as long as they are approved for safe re-heating and storage.
Packaging:
Your meals can be packaged in individual portioned containers, or family style. I recommend individual packaging for individuals and couples who may be on different schedules and/or would like to take their meals on the go. Family style packaging is recommended for those who would like to heat a large portion of meals at once for families, or those who eat all together.
Grocery options:
Please specify your preference in groceries, whether that be conventional, organic, or a blend of the two so I can provide you with the highest quality, and most affordable service.
Payment:
Services are to be paid in full prior to your first service. Future payments can be arranged on or after your service date. Currently, I can accept payment through personal check or Quickbooks.