My Turn To Cook offers an array of personal chef services from a full week's worth of meals
to a single special meal. I cater to your individual tastes and preferences with a custom
designed menu.
All personal chef services include:
- Consultation and personalized menu planning
- Shopping for the freshest ingredients
- In-home preparation of meals
- Packaging, labeling and storing of meals along with reheating instructions
- Kitchen clean-up after the cooking is finished
Dinner for the Week (or For Those Busy Days)
My Turn To Cook prepares three to five complete meals with side dishes. Meals are
prepared to feed four to six people, but can be packaged in a variety of ways
depending on the size of your family. My most typical packages are for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6
people. You can get a full week's worth of meals or have packaged meals to use whenever
your schedule is too hectic to cook.
I shop the same day I cook so food is always at its freshest. After I prepare
your meals, I package and vacuum seal food. You'll get a list of all prepared food
along with reheating instructions and suggestions for mixing and matching
entrees and side dishes.
You'll receive two bills for my personal chef services - a grocery bill and a
service bill. For a family of four, grocery costs typically run from $60 to $100,
depending on your choice of food. Service fees range from $175 to $225, depending
on the number of meals prepared and the number of people to be served.
If meals need special spices or oils that you don't have in your pantry, I'll provide
them and charge a small pantry fee. Pantry fees range from $1 to $10.
Special Meals
My Turn To Cook is an ideal alternative to a caterer for dinner parties, special
celebrations, or romantic dinners. You custom design your menu, and I'll do the
shopping, prepare the food at your home or event location, and leave the kitchen spotless.
Leave all the work to me! You get a home-cooked meal that your guests will rave over,
and you still have time to enjoy the celebration.
A single dinner for four people ranges from $50 to $100, including groceries and service.
Dinner parties for up to 25 people are $30 per hour plus the cost of groceries.
Wakes and Bereavement Dinners
Let me take over the cooking so you can spend more time with
family and friends during your time of grief. I'll prepare dinner, lunch, or
brunch at your home, church, or other location.
Bereavement dinners and wakes are $30 per hour plus the cost of food.
Special Requests
You make the meal and I'll supply the soup or salad. Or, let me prepare an
array of side dishes or help you out with the entrée. Perfect for someone who
likes to cook but doesn't have time to prepare a full meal or as extra help
for holidays or special celebrations. You get the flexibility to design a
personal chef service that fits your needs.
Call for details and pricing.
Cooking Classes
Have your friends and family join you for a cooking class and a delicious meal with
your own personal chef! I'll come to your home for personalized instruction for six to
10 people. Classes include recipes, hands-on training and a meal at the end of the session.
I'll provide the grocery shopping, teaching, and clean up. You provide a clean kitchen and
dishes or paper plates for serving and eating. Available classes include:
- Three Speed Meals: Learn how to prepare three meals with side dishes in 30 minutes
for those busy evenings. Many meals are also kid-friendly.
- Company's Coming: Wow your guests with a special meal for your next dinner party.
Includes appetizers, main dish, salad, one to two side dishes, and dessert.
- Holiday Meals: Get control of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners offering
traditional food and still have time to enjoy the holiday.
- Summer Grilling: Learn how to prepare some great summer outdoor cooking for your
family or for guests.
Cooking classes are $60 per person per class, prepaid. Sign up for two classes and
the cost is $55 per person. Sign up for three or more classes and the cost is $50
per person. As host for the event, you get your class for free.
Gift Certificates
Personal chef services are the ideal gift for new mothers or those recovering
from illness or surgery. With a registered dietician on staff, My Turn To Cook
will ensure that meals account for any special dietary needs. If the
recipient of my personal chef service is on chemotherapy or medication,
we'll design meals to accommodate any specific dietary limitations or
recommendations. And if new mothers are breastfeeding, I'll make sure
meals have increased calcium, iron and protein.
My Turn To Cook is an ideal thank you gift for business associates,
loved ones, or friends. A personal chef service is a unique gift that's
sure to please almost any one.
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