Custom Meal Preparation

Enjoy fresh, scratch-made entrées cooked directly in your own kitchen on a completely flexible, pay-as-you-go basis. Designed as the ultimate lifestyle solution for busy households, I handle the entire lifecycle of dinner so you can take the routine stress off your plate and reclaim your weeknight freedom.

How the Service Works - Your service is completed in just half a day. It begins with a free consultation to map your favorite flavors, followed by menu approval before your service date. At your scheduled service time, I do a quick kitchen check-in to use ingredients you already own, head to the local store to hand-select your groceries and return to cook everything fresh right in your kitchen. Finally, I store your custom entrées and complete a kitchen cleanup before I leave.

Packaging & Storage – All meals are neatly packed directly into your reusable containers and placed inside your refrigerator. I also provide a master reheating instruction sheet—this customized guide details the exact, clear parameters to safely heat your scratch-made entrées, ensuring they taste fresh and high-quality the moment your household is ready to eat. We operate on a flexible, pay-as-you-go model with no long-term contracts.

Flat-Rate Billing – We operate on transparent flat-rate packages instead of unpredictable hourly rates. To provide maximum flexibility and customization over your menu, all ingredient costs are funded separately by the client. This ensures you only pay for the exact items you want to eat, allowing total control over your food choices and grocery budget. 

Travel Radius – Based proudly in Monroe, IA, travel within our Local Zone (0 to 30 miles) is completely free and included in your package pricing. Bookings within our Extended Zone (31 to 60 miles) are subject to a flat $25 travel fee per service date. Inquiries located 61+ miles away are subject to a custom quote. All travel fees are calculated based on a one-way distance starting from Monroe, Iowa to the client’s location using Google Maps. Because spots are limited, please contact me directly to discuss my current weekly calendar availability. 

To provide complete clarity and customization control over your weekly menu, all grocery costs are funded separately by the client. Below are average grocery cost ranges per serving to assist with your budgeting:

$5 – $10 / serving (Ex: Chicken, Pork)

$10 – $15 / serving (Ex: Beef, Fish)

$15 – $20 / serving (Ex: Steak, Seafood)

$20+ / serving (Ex: Premium Cuts, Specialty Seafood)

Please note: Total grocery costs vary by client depending on your specific menu choices and market pricing.

Below is a realistic example of what a single service budget looks like for a family of five choosing our popular 3 Entrées package (15 total servings) within our free travel zone:

3 Entrées Service Package: $180.00
(Reflects your flat-rate chef service fee)

Estimated Client-Funded Groceries: $120.00
(Based on an average of $8.00 per serving for standard selections; premium proteins or specialty ingredients are higher)

Local Mileage Zone (0 – 30 Miles): $0.00
(Based proudly right out of Monroe, IA)

Sales Tax (7%): $12.60
(Applied strictly to the chef service package fee)

Estimated Service Total: $312.60

(An average cost of $20.84 per person for three days of custom dinner entrées)

Skip the evening routine of packing up the family, driving, and waiting for restaurant tables. Avoid the high markup fees and compromised food quality of delivery apps. Instead, you enjoy customized, nutritious dinners prepared fresh right in your kitchen—complete with personalized menu planning, grocery shopping, in-home cooking, and kitchen cleanup.