Frequently Asked Questions

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We are a completely customized personal chef service that cooks delicious and healthy meals in home to families, couples, and individuals.

Chicago & Chicagoland suburbs.

All chefs prepare the meals in your home in your very own kitchen!

Of course! We understand how challenging it can be to eat when faced with allergies or dietary restrictions (our founder, Rachel, has Celiac’s Disease, so this is close to home!) Our service is completely customized to each client, meaning we can accommodate any kind of allergy or dietary restrictions you may have. We have experience with gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Whole-30, food allergies, dairy-free, and Keto - just to name a few!

First, you will be assigned a chef and a weekly slot. You will have an in-depth consultation so that your chef can understand the ins and outs of your food preferences. From there, they will work with you each week to build your customized menu. Your chef will shop for all of the groceries, bring them to your house at your scheduled time, cook all of your yummy food, package it, safely store it, and leave your kitchen sparkly clean!

Most of our clients are satisfied with one cooking session per week. We may recommend two sessions per week based on your preferences or family size.

We will send you a list of items that are required for all of our clients. These include kitchen basics such as cutting boards, mixing bowls, pots, pans, and storage containers.

Your personal chef will curate a menu specifically for you based on your preferences. You are more than welcome to give specific suggestions or recipes to your chef. You will be able to change and customize your menu until it is perfectly to your liking each week!

Since each client receives a completely customized menu plan, rates vary. Billing is based on a personal chef service fee, and the direct cost of groceries. Contact us and let us know what you are looking for. We are happy to create a personalized package for you. See our services tab at the top of the page for more info.

Our service is a weekly recurring service. Based on our availability, together we will agree upon one day/time slot. For example, your slot may be Tuesdays at 10am. We offer two slots a day, one morning slot starting as early as 9 a.m., and one afternoon slot starting at 1 p.m. A typical cooking session will last between 3-4 hours.

We bill through QuickBooks invoices and take payment by zelle, venmo, cash, or check. Bank transfer and credit card payment are available, but will be subject to a processing fee. You will be billed on the 1st of each month for your monthly service fees, and billed each week (after services) for your grocery bill.

Need to take a week off for vacation? No longer need our services? No problem! For your chef to be able to plan their schedule, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible, but no later than 2 weeks in advance which dates you need off. Since we don’t require a contract, if we are not notified 2 weeks prior to the service date, you will be subject to a holding fee of $150 for each service date missed.

Nope! Most of our clients are away from home during their service. Whether at work or running errands, you can come home to a fully stocked fridge! It is up to you and your chef to decide on a way they will gain entry to your home. We ask that people & pets are always kept out of the kitchen area during service, for their safety and our chef’s!

Yes! While our specialty is weekly meal prep, we can also do small-scale catering, at-home dinner parties, or private cooking classes. Contact us with your inquiry!

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