Frequently Asked Questions:

What do you do as a personal chef?  I take over your kitchen and relieve you of your culinary chores, whether it's for your everyday meals or your dinner party spread.  Although I cook in your kitchen, I bring all the equipment I need to prepare your menus.  You simply relax and enjoy the delectable treats prepared just for you.

What appliances will you use?  You need only provide the oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.

Do I need to be home when you're here?  No, in fact, most of my clients are not home when I'm there.  They just provide me with a key and the alarm code, if necessary.  Trust that I will treat your home better than my own and keep your information in the strictest confidence.

Can I taste a sample of your food before signing up?  Because I do not work out of a commercial kitchen, I am unable to provide food samples.  However, I will be happy to provide the names of satisfied customers whom you can call as references.  I also provide a feedback form with each service so that I can get a better sense for your likes and dislikes and tailor the menus accordingly.

How much time will you need in my kitchen?  With my personal chef service, I'm typically in your home for approximately 5-7 hours, depending on the menu.  For dinner parties, I will need 2-6 hours of advance food preparation time (the greater number of guests, the longer I'll need), in addition to the length of time for the dinner and cleanup. 

What areas do you cover?  I serve the western Philadelphia suburbs (roughly a 15-mile radius of King of Prussia). 

Do I have to sign up for a regular schedule?  My service is designed for people looking for a long-term solution to their dinner woes, so I schedule everyone on a standing cook date, whether it's weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.  That way you're ensured of a slot in my schedule until you decide to discontinue the service.

I just need a couple of nights of food per week; can you do this?
The most economical option is for me to prepare a variety of meals at once.  As a Personal Chef, I’ve learned how to prepare foods to “keep” well in the freezer. 

Are all the meals frozen?  The majority of your meals will be stored in your freezer, however, I typically store your first couple nights' meals in your refrigerator, especially if one meal is a fresh fish selection.  For those meals that do not freeze well, they would just need to be consumed within the first three to five days.

What does your service fee cover?  It covers the menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, pantry items (spices, oils, vinegars, condiments) and food packaging required for your meals.  The actual cost of the groceries is added on to my fee and you are provided with the actual receipt.

How much room do you need in my refrigerator and freezer?  I typically need at least 1 shelf each in your refrigerator and freezer.