How much food will you make?
The 5 Entree 5 Side Plan
includes 5 entrees and appropriate side dishes, each containing
4 portions. That's a total of 20 meals. If you need
more portions, or are yearning for something yummy for dessert,
please be sure to ask!
Our new 3 Five Course
Meal Plan provides you with 3 full meals, including a soup
or salad, entree, 2 sides and dessert.
What if I only want half
of the regular service?
Please let us know what you're looking for and we'll do our
best to accommodate your needs.
Do you use my pots and pans?
We travel with our own personal kitchen, including utensils,
knives, pots and pans, etc. This helps us to work more efficiently and
saves us from trying to find things in your kitchen.
How long does it take you
to prepare all this food?
This will depend on the food we're preparing that day, but a
typical service lasts about 5 hours.
Should I be in the house
while you're cooking?
This depends on what works best for your schedule. We do all of my cooking during the day, so you'll return home
to a spotless kitchen and a refrigerator filled with good things to
eat.
Where do you buy your groceries?
With the volume of groceries we buy, we've all become expert
shoppers. We like to use Chef's Choice and shop in stores that are most
familiar to us, where we know we can get great products. Let us know if you
have a specific store where you'd like us to shop - Whole Foods is often
requested - or if you prefer organic produce.
How do you package my food?
We can either tap into your Tupperware collection or provide
you with packaging. Each meal can be packaged in a portion size that works
best for your family.
Will you leave me with reheating
instructions?
Each meal will be labeled with contents, portion size, date
and heating instructions. We can also provide nutritional information, if
requested.
Does everything go in the
freezer?
Meals can either be frozen or refrigerated, depending on what
works best for you. Some entree selections, such as seafood, will be best
eaten fresh.
How often will you come to
my house?
This depends on how often you need us! We can be flexible
enough to suit every client's needs.
Can you help me with special
occasion dinners, out of town guests, etc?
We'd be happy to help. Please ask and we can discuss the
details of your special occasion.
What does the service fee
include?
The service fee covers menu planning, grocery shopping,
complete meal preparation (entrees and appropriate side dishes), food cooling
and storage, kitchen clean-up and easy heat-and-serve instructions. Groceries
are charged separately.
Will you leave me a bill
or do I need to pay you ahead of time?
Within a day of cooking for you, we will send you an invoice that covers the service fee
and cost of groceries. Copies of grocery receipts will be supplied upon request. Prompt payment is appreciated.
