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How it Works - Personal Chef
Navigate to the “Schedule” button in the top right corner. Complete the form and schedule your FREE 30-minute lifestyle interview.
Complete your FREE 30-minute lifestyle interview discussing medical conditions, health goals, taste preferences, meal preparation needs and more with me, your personal chef and registered dietitian.
Pick your weekly meal preparation day(s), sign your contract for initial 1-month membership and submit your $150 down payment to secure your booking.
Relax knowing you will have your refrigerator stocked with delicious meals to meet your nutrition needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the commitment?
1 month initial commitment which renews monthly. You can cancel anytime after 1 month with written notice 7 days prior to desired cancellation date. There is a 1 service per week minimum. Typically, clients request 1-2x per week meal preparation. This is completely customizable for your household's needs.
How much does it cost?
Cost is broken down into 2 categories - service fee and grocery reimbursement.
Service fee*:
Tier 1 - Healthy, balanced meals unique to your preferences
$60 per hour
Tier 2 - Nutritionally tailored meals for specific health conditions and goals- nutritional analysis provided
$80 per hour
Grocery reimbursement:
An itemized receipt provided with the cost of your groceries.
*Hourly service fee for time spent meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning.
I’m a picky eater, how do I know if I’ll like the food?
Balanced Plate is all about you enjoying your food! We will discuss your individual taste preferences during your FREE lifestyle interview to get us started with our first menu. You can provide weekly feedback based on items you liked and pre-approve the menu for the next week to ensure you’re getting the most out of your membership.
I have a food allergy but the rest of my family doesn’t. How do you handle this?
This is where my expertise as a dietitian comes into play. We will discuss whether or not we prioritize all meals being free of that allergen for your family, or whether it is better for your family to have different elements to their meals. Customized meals for the specific needs of you and your household is what sets Balanced Plate apart!
Where is the meal preparation done?
Your personal chef comes directly to you to complete meal preparation in your home! Return home to a kitchen filled with your custom pre-made meals or spend the day at home enjoying the scents of your upcoming culinary treats. Have all your meals organized in your refrigerator without the need to coordinate a delivery. Ingredients in your kitchen that need to be used to avoid food waste can be incorporated into your custom weekly meal plan.