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Sample Menu Items
Your chef will recommend dishes, create your menu, and soon you will be tasting delighted. You can start with some selections from the list below, or customize a new dish to your liking.
San Diego Service Area
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How it Works: 6 Steps
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1. Decide on a Meal Plan
Decide how many meals you want per week. Most customers choose 3-5 meals per week, but we can accommodate any requests you have. Our meal preparation service is flexible so you can change your plan each week depending on your schedule. You can also start and stop service at any time.
2. Menu Design & Planning
We design a different menu each week based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. All of our meals are healthy, nutritious, and made using the highest quality ingredients. We know exactly where to look and how to select the freshest and most wholesome components for each meal. Our San Diego personal chefs are trained to cook virtually any cuisine you can think of.
3. We Buy Groceries & Ingredients
On the way to your home, your personal chef will stop at local markets and grocery stores to shop for ingredients. We choose organic, non-GMO, wild-caught, locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients for every meal. This ensures every home-cooked meal is of the highest quality.
4. Personal Chef Prepares Meals for the Week
Your personal chef brings the groceries straight to your kitchen and gets to work. This is where the magic happens. Your chef cooks the entire week’s worth of meals in one shot. This process typically takes 3-6 hours, depending on how many days and how many people they are cooking for. While you don’t need to be home for the cooking, you are more than welcome to join and converse with your chef as they work.
5. Package & Label Meals in Your Fridge
After the meals are made, your chef meticulously packages each meal into a separate container. Each meal is labeled so it’s easy to find. Your meals are organized neatly into your fridge for easy access throughout the week. We leave behind a printed menu with reheating instructions for your convenience.
6. We Clean Up
This is the part our clients love. Your chef will put away all the leftover ingredients and pantry items. All dishes and equipment are washed, dried, and put away. Counters are wiped down and floors left spotless. All working surfaces are sanitized and ready for you to use. By the time we leave, your kitchen is sparkling clean and ready for you to enjoy the next meal.
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Personal Chefs in San Diego Focusing on Healthy Meals
Restaurant and takeout food tastes great, but it's usually not great for you. When you have a personal chef, your meals are curated for your dietary and nutritional preferences. We design an exciting new menu each week based on you and you alone. You've never experienced food like this before.
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Weekly Meal Prep
Delicious and nutritious weekly meal preps. You’ll get all of your meals for the week, plus vitamins, nutrients, and feel great – all without having to spend hours in the kitchen.
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Private Dinners
You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing a gourmet meal. Let us do all the hard work for you and enjoy a delicious dinner with family or friends.
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Event Catering
Our customized menus are tailored to fit your specific preferences, so you can choose what’s perfect for your event. Ask about event catering services.