The Art of Cuisine

What is a Personal Chef Service? A Personal Chef is someone who comes into your home and prepares healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals based on your personal taste. They do all the planning, shopping, cooking, packaging, and I even clean the kitchen when I am done. All the meals will be stored in your freezer and refrigerator with clear and concise labels for reheating. You enjoy the convenience of having delicious meals prepared in your home.

How does it work?
Service may be once every two weeks or once a month, based on your needs and schedule. On the day of service, I will shop for the freshest, quality ingredients and bring them to your home along with the necessary kitchen equipment. While you're at work, I'll prepare entrees and side dishes, enough for 18-20 meals. They are stored in the refrigerator or freezer and each has their own detailed heating instructions.  

How much does the Service Cost? The cost for each service depends upon; the number of people to be served, whether they are heavy eaters or light, and any special dietary requirements that need to be addressed. Average meal prices range from as low as $18 to $25 per plate (adult servings). There is a discount for children under 12.  My prices include the cost of groceries and disposable food containers. A final cost would be determined once I’ve completed an initial consultation.

What area do you cover? I serve the greater El Dorado Hills and Folsom area as well as a 15-mile radius outside this area. Service outside these areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may include additional $20 charges. Just call me I am very flexible.


Who would use a Personal Chef? 

• Hard working Professionals... No more planning shopping, and cooking at the end of your already busy day.
• Companies... This is a unique employee recognition award!
• Persons with disabilities... The Art of Cuisine is there when it's physically difficult to shop and spend hours preparing and cooking meals.
  

What menus do you offer? This is a purely customized service, in which I develop the menus based upon your personal taste and dietary needs. I have thousands of recipes to choose from to ensure you will get a variety of cuisines. 

Are the meals frozen?
Most of your meals will be stored in your freezer. Typically, your menu will consist of the first couple of night’s meals to be fresh and eaten within three to five days, and any fish meals to be eaten that night. The balance of the meals will be stored in your freezer. 

Do I have to supply any cookware or containers?
I will provide all the necessary cookware tools and utensils needed to prepare all the meals. The storage containers I use will be supplied and most can go from the freezer to either the oven or microwave.

How does the Interactive Cooking Classes work?

A Culinary Inspirations Cooking Class is a fun and entertaining method of exploring
the world of cooking.  

The Coordinator:
As the coordinator (host/hostess) of the Culinary Inspirations experience, you receive all the tools necessary to host an engaging, educational, and entertaining experience. We provide you with Invitation Postcards to send to your invited guests, Gift Certificate Invitations, Coordinator Guest List (to track your invites), Coordinator Guidelines and Policies, and a Count Down Planner (giving you a timeline of events leading up to the party.) Your Chef Instructor will work closely with you to ensure a successful, enjoyable event.

The Professional Chef:
Your Chef will provide professional instruction including “tricks of the trade” insights, special techniques, and lots of food trivia, all contributing to the thoroughly entertaining atmosphere. Don’t forget the gourmet food. Your chef also handles all of the grocery shopping and equipment requirements, so you can enjoy your Culinary Inspirations experience along with your guests.

The Guest  
Each guest will receive high quality, full color recipe  that include all the information they need to recreate the featured recipes in their own kitchens. They will receive a list of the pantry ingredients, fresh groceries, and utensils needed to prepare the selected recipes. Where appropriate, there are “do ahead tips”, recipe variations, and “light versions”. There is also a full color photo of the finished dish, plated in professional style. 

I also offer the following services:
Intimate dinners, small event catering, interactive cooking classes, as well as gift certificates.

You will treasure the time-saving service of a Personal Chef who cooks food tailored to you and your family. Best of all, your Personal Chef gives you back one of the most precious commodities - time for yourself. Time to focus on things other than "What's for dinner?"