Meals by Day: PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

Personal Chef Services

	Personal Chef Services		FAQs		Service Packages

	PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

Is this you?

Confused and frustrated about how to put a healthy meal on the table
Overwhelmed by not having enough hours in the day
Struggling to deal with dietary restrictions
Ready to make a life style change but don’t have the discipline to do it yourself

Then you need a personal chef! Chef Kristen has been cooking for individuals and families in Northern Virginia since 2003 and specializes in helping those with special dietary needs and desires. As an individual herself who has drastically changed her diet to improve her health and has battled food allergies, she understands the confusion and aggravation that comes with dealing with these road blocks. Below is a list of the kinds of special dietary needs that Chef Kristen has cooked for:

Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Vegetarian/Vegan
Nut Allergies
Gluten Free
Macrobiotics

Let Chef Kristen use her knowledge and passion for food to make dinnertime less of a hassle. With one less thing on your plate you will have more time to devote to taking care of yourself. You will enjoy healthy, fresh meals that feature whole food ingredients, in-season produce and follow the guidelines you provide.

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	FAQs

How does it work?

First, Chef Kristen will meet with you at no cost or obligation. The purpose of this consultation is to learn what your needs are so that the very best service will be provided to you; and for you to meet and get to know Chef Kristen. On your cook date, Chef Kristen will go to the grocery store and pick up all the ingredients she needs. Then she will bring them to your home, along with all the necessary cooking equipment and prepare your personalized menu. Everything will be packaged in clearly labeled containers and a menu with heating instructions will be left to guide you. Nothing could be more convenient.

How often do I need this service?

That is completely up to you! During the consultation Chef Kristen will discuss your needs and can make a recommendation on what would work best for you. The biggest misconception about a personal chef is that you use the service for every night of the week. Though this can be done, it is not what is typically needed. Chef Kristen has clients that have her come every other week, once a month, and every other month.

Do you have to use my kitchen?

Yes, it is a Health Department regulation that personal chefs cook onsite. Chef Kristen is experienced in working in kitchens of all shapes and sizes. There is no need to worry whether you have the correct equipment because Meals by Day will bring all its own pots and pans. All you have to provide is the appliances, space in the fridge, and an appetite!!

Does someone need to be there?

No, you do not need to be home on your cook date. Meals by Day just needs to be able to gain access in whatever way you are comfortable with. You are more than welcome to stay home as it will not bother Chef Kristen, though she has to warn you that she will most likely make you hungry!

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	SERVICE PACKAGES

The pricing structure for all of Meals by Day services consists of a service fee plus the cost of your groceries. This way you have more control over your total expenditure since the cost of your groceries is dependent upon what you enjoy eating.

The service fee includes your menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, packaging and clean-up. Meals by Day does not have any additional hidden charges like a pantry fee.

Option #1 - 4/4:

Includes four entrées with appropriate sides, four servings each, for a total of sixteen individual servings, eight meals for a couple, or four meals for a family of four.

Occasional Service: $295.00 plus the cost of groceries
Monthly Service: $275.00 plus the cost of groceries
More Then Once a Month Service: $260.00 plus the cost of groceries

Option #2 - 3/4:

Includes three entrées with appropriate sides, four servings each, for a total of twelve individual servings, six meals for a couple, or three meals for a family of four.

Occasional Service: $275.00 plus the cost of groceries
Monthly Service: $255.00 plus the cost of groceries
More Then Once a Month Service: $240.00 plus the cost of groceries

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