We prepare either three or four separate meals each visit, with each meal containing four to six servings based on your preference.
Most clients prefer we come every week, though smaller households may prefer we come every other week or even every four weeks.
We label all freshly-prepared meals "use or freeze by" within four days of your visit. Most of our meals are freezer-friendly. Simply let a frozen meal thaw overnight in your refrigerator and enjoy the next day!
To save you time, our entire menu is microwave-friendly without sacrificing quality or flavor. If you prefer, containers are oven-friendly (just not the lids!).
We supply you with a set of reusable glass containers that are dishwasher-safe, freezer-friendly, microwave-friendly, and oven-friendly. We charge $120-$180 for the containers on your initial visit and they are yours to keep.
No! All we need from you is a functional stovetop, oven/range, sufficient counter space for food prep, and a sink. We bring and use professional cookware, utensils, etc. along with glass storage containers that will be yours to keep.
No! We shop for all your ingredients the morning of your visit. Our chefs carry a full tote of spices, oils, and vinegars and these items are "on the house."
We will leave any leftover ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry. Because we send a preview of your shopping list each week, you can notify us if we don't need to buy a repeat ingredient or staple product (milk, eggs, butter) you have on hand.
Absolutely! Our menu offers plentiful options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Paleo/Keto-friendly, heart-healthy, and organic diets. Our menu also has dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free, sesame-free, and shellfish-free allergen filters (with lots of choices for each!). Let us know your needs upfront and we will customize your meals as needed!
Yes! While our menu is designed to accomodate almost everyone, just let us know when you order if you would like an item adjusted. For example, our owner Mike hates peas, so we know to never put peas in something he is going to eat!
Ages 5+ typically love our food and we plan to offer simple ingredient options for those even younger soon.
For recurring clients, we make every effort to pair you with a specific chef!
No, we just need access to your kitchen. We certainly don't mind if you are home though!
We typically complete meal preparation and cleanup within a 4-hour window. Most chefs have a morning client and an afternoon client each day.
Our pricing includes the chef's time and service to shop for and prepare your meals. You will cover the cost of groceries (no markup), which we itemize and send with your receipt.
Tipping is completely optional. If you choose to do so, 5-10% is absolutely sufficient!
Yes! Book a 15 minute conversation with us and let us know how we can help.
We can work in most of the St Louis metro area, including St Louis City/County, St Charles County, Jefferson County, and the Metro East from Edwardsville to Waterloo.
