FAQ
What is a Personal Chef?
A personal chef is a trained professional who prepares great-tasting meals in the privacy of your home. The meals are then packaged and labeled to be stored in your refrigerator or freezer and to be enjoyed at your leisure and convenience. Joni Leonard is a premier member of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) and is fully licensed and insured for all personal chef services.
Who Uses a Personal Chef?
A personal chef is ideal for busy professionals, families, active retirees and anyone who loves to eat well but doesn’t have the time to spend shopping, cooking and cleaning up each day or week.
How Does it Work?
First, I will meet with you to determine your food preferences and design a customized menu for your approval. The morning of the cook date we decide upon, I will shop for the freshest, highest quality ingredients then prepare all your meals in the privacy of your home. I use my own utensils and equipment and package your food in containers that I provide. Finally, I will leave simple heating instructions for your meals. Your kitchen will be spotless and filled with the scent of home-cooked food.
How Many Meals Do You Provide For Me?
My standard service is based on your choice of 5 entrees with 4 servings each, for a total of 20 meals. The servings are generous. I also provide side dishes where appropriate. I also offer many options for additional sides, soups and salads. This will serve two people for about 2 weeks, four people for about a week and one person for almost a month. Additional entrees and servings are available for larger families.
How Often Will You Cook For Me?
My services are available on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasional basis.
How Much Time Will You Save Me Each Week?
My service will save you at least 10 to 15 hours per week. Instead of spending these hours running to the grocery store or fast food drive-through, planning meals, cooking or cleaning the kitchen, you can spend this time relaxing and enjoying your home, family or hobbies.
How Much Does This Cost?
. My standard package (20 meals) costs $250.00 plus the cost of groceries. This includes the personal consultation, recipe research, menu planning, grocery shopping, spices and oils, meal preparation, packaging and kitchen clean-up. For more information visit the Services Page HERE.
Do You Offer Other Services?
I offer several services for your convenience including grocery shopping, entertaining at home, holiday baking and gift certificates. My gift certificates are great ideas for new moms, new home owners, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. See my Special Services page for more information.