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PersonalChef

Chef-prepared food for households across Sonoma County, made around the way you like to eat. Tell me what you love, approve the menu, and I will take it from there.

Let’s Talk Food

Into your week / 001

Food made around
the way you live.

Chef-prepared food made around your household, preferences, and table. We will talk through the practical details together.

Chef-prepared meals in reusable glass containers on a warm farmhouse table
Good food, without the extra work.

A good fit if / 001

  • 01You want really good food without having to plan, shop, and cook it all yourself.
  • 02You like seasonal ingredients and food that feels made with you in mind.
  • 03You want a steady rhythm of meals made for your household and your schedule.
  • 04You are planning an intimate dinner or small gathering and want the food to feel as considered as the occasion.

What is included / 002

  • 01A conversation about the food you love, the food you do not, and any allergies or preferences
  • 02A proposed menu to review before I shop and cook
  • 03Ingredient sourcing, chef-prepared food, and clear storage and reheating notes
  • 04A service rhythm shaped around your household and the work we agree on together

The rhythm / 003

Here is how
it usually goes.

  1. 01

    Tell me what you like

    Tell me what you love to eat, how your week usually goes, and what you want the food to feel like.

  2. 02

    I make the menu

    I build a seasonal menu with your tastes at the center, then send it for your approval before I shop.

  3. 03

    I cook

    I source and cook the food with your menu, preferences, and household in mind.

The practical details / 004

What happens
between us.

01 / Rhythm

Weekly, biweekly, or monthly

We will choose a rhythm that fits your household, your schedule, and mine. It can shift as your needs change.

02 / Menu

You approve it before I cook

I send your proposed menu about five to seven days ahead. You can request changes before the 72-hour menu cutoff, then I handle the shopping and preparation.

03 / Details

Let’s talk through the fit

During your discovery call, we will talk through the service details, timing, and what will work best for your household.

04 / In your kitchen

Easy to store and enjoy

You will receive simple storage and reheating guidance, with thoughtful choices that help reduce waste.

05 / Gatherings

Intimate dinners & small events

Planning a small gathering? Tell me what you have in mind, and we will talk through a menu and service that fits the occasion.

At a glance

Chef-prepared food for your table.

FormatPersonal chef service

RhythmWeekly, biweekly, or monthly

AreaSonoma County, California

GatheringsIntimate dinners & small events, by consultation

Kitchen philosophy / 005

How I think
about the food.

These are the things I care about in the kitchen. They are guideposts, not rules.

01 / Source with care

I love working with seasonal produce. When it makes sense for your preferences, budget, and what is available, I also look for wild-caught seafood, pasture-raised eggs and poultry, and grass-fed meats.

02 / Let time do its work

I am always drawn to the slow stuff: fermentation, roasting, braising, and letting simple ingredients turn into something really satisfying.

03 / Use what we have well

I try to use what I have well and waste less along the way. For clients who eat meat, that can include complete-use and nose-to-tail cooking, always based on what feels right for you.

A simple beginning

Let’s talk about what you would love to eat.

About pricingPersonal Chef service is quoted as a complete package based on your household, menu, and the work involved. You will receive the full cost before booking.

Let’s Talk Food