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How does my service
work?
After the initial assessment to determine your menu
requirements, a cooking day is agreed upon I will shop for the ingredients
needed to prepare your customized menu. I will prepare all the meals in your
home using my equipment, package and store the meals in your refrigerator and/or
freezer, clean the kitchen and leave instructions on how to heat and add the
finishing touches to your meal.
Who would want to have a personal chef?
A
Personal Chef service is for anyone who does not have the time, interest or
skills to plan, shop for and make daily meals. A typical client is someone who
is tired of fast food or dining out and who wants to enjoy healthy, nutritious
meals on their own time schedule in the comfort of their own home. Busy
professionals, retirees, new parents, and those just home from the hospital are
typical clients who use personal chef services.
Do I have to be home for the service?
No and most people aren't. Arrangements can be made at
the assessment to determine how I will gain access into your home. However, some
clients are home. This arrangement works fine as long as interruptions are kept
to a minimum to ensure that I can complete all of my tasks in a timely and safe
manner.
How much freezer and refrigerator space do you
need?
This depends on the number of meals you request, and
the sizes of the containers, but it does generally require a considerable amount
of refrigerator and freezer space. When I arrive at your home for the
assessment, I'll ask for permission to peek into your refrigerator and freezer
to see how much room you have available and to advise you on how much more space
I'll need. Generally, I need a minimum of one refrigerator shelf and one crisper
drawer (or size equivalent) to put away cold ingredients and 2 cubic feet of
freezer space. Efficient storage is one of the reasons I prefer to select the
appropriate size uniform storage containers for my clients.
Are groceries included in the cost?
Depends on
the plan. Some include the groceries and others are fee plus cost of groceries
and containers/bags. Every step of the process is included in the price, from
menu planning to shopping to cleaning up. There are no hidden costs. There are,
of course limits as to what's included in the "all inclusive price". For
example, if your family's taste runs more expensive (lobster, veal, tenderloin),
then there will be additional charges for these exclusive ingredients. However,
these details will be discussed at the assessment so you'll always know what to
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