Question 1

How much does private chef cost?

Accepted Answer

Cooking sessions start at $320 plus the cost of ingredients.  The cost of ingredients varies depending on what type of food we’re preparing, how many people we’re cooking for and what your grocery preferences are in terms of organics etc.  Grocery cost also varies depending on how many items you already have at home, such as spices and pantry staples.

Please reach out for more information and details about the cost of the service!

Question 2

How many servings do you make?

Accepted Answer

We usually prepare around 4 servings of each recipe on the menu. But let us know if you need more servings or a smaller quantity of food and we'll adjust our recipes. We're usually able to prepare 6 to 7 recipes in a 4.5 - 5 hour cooking session, depending on the complexity of the recipes. For example, we often prepare 3 main dishes, 3 side dishes and 1 snack (such as a batch of healthy muffins).  We could also focus on one-pot dishes instead of making separate mains and sides, if that's more helpful for the type of support you're looking for. For example, we could plan out 5 specific dinners with more of a focus on one-pot recipes, such as a hearty stew or a stir fry that includes both protein and vegetables.

Question 3

How long does the food last?

Accepted Answer

Most meals will last between 4 -5 days in the fridge. We recommend eating omnivore protein within 4 days. If you have too much food or want to save some for a longer length of time, then we can always plan to freeze it and you can reheat it at a later date.

Question 4

How does menu planning work?

Accepted Answer

We’ll plan out a personalized menu for you every week and email it to you 5 to 7 days before your next cooking session. You’ll review the menu and let us know if there are any changes to be made at least 4 days before your cooking session (for example- if your cooking session is on Monday, we’ll need to get your notes by Thursday). We are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so menus for Mondays will be completed before the weekend.

Question 5

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to follow any dietary guidelines that you would like us to incorporate into the menu planning. Before we plan your menus, we find out all about your dietary preferences.

Most of our clients tend to be gluten free, dairy free and refined-sugar free so we specialize in recipes that accommodate all of those preferences (we’re also happy to cook for you if you’re not GF or DF!).  And we plan personalized menus to accommodate your specific dietary allergies and sensitivities.

Here are some examples of diets that we work with: paleo, grain free, gluten free, autoimmune, anti-inflammatory, plant based, vegetarian/vegan, low carb/low-glycemic, carb free

Question 6

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You’ll only need to have standard cooking equipment in your kitchen for us to use - pots, pans, mixing bowls, measuring spoons/cups, cutting boards, baking dishes/sheets.  We have a detailed list of kitchen equipment that we send to clients before we come over.  
It’s very helpful if you have a food processor and a high speed blender for making certain recipes, but we can make do without them if you don’t have them.  If you have a slow cooker that’s also helpful (but not necessary).

Question 7

Where do you cook?

Accepted Answer

Our team is based in Toronto, so we cook throughout the city.  We also cook in the GTA in Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington, and Richmond Hill.  We cook in client homes.

Question 8

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are always expanding our team (we have over 10 holistic chefs and nutritionists on our team). Please reach out to connect and find out more information about working together.

Question 9

How often do you cook?

Accepted Answer

We cook one time a week for you (the same day every week). We focus on meal prep style cooking to make sure you have plenty of food to eat for 4-5 days. We cook on an ongoing long term basis. Please get in touch for more details!

Question 10

How long does the food last?

Accepted Answer

Most meals will last between 4 -5 days in the fridge. We recommend eating omnivore protein within 4 days. If you have too much food or want to save some for a longer length of time, then we can always plan to freeze it and you can reheat it at a later date.

Question 11

How many servings do you make?

Accepted Answer

We usually prepare around 4 servings of each recipe on the menu. But let us know if you need more servings or a smaller quantity of food and we'll adjust our recipes. We're usually able to prepare 6 to 7 recipes in a 4.5 - 5 hour cooking session, depending on the complexity of the recipes. For example, we often prepare 3 main dishes, 3 side dishes and 1 snack (such as a batch of healthy muffins).  We could also focus on one-pot dishes instead of making separate mains and sides, if that's more helpful for the type of support you're looking for. For example, we could plan out 5 specific dinners with more of a focus on one-pot recipes, such as a hearty stew or a stir fry that includes both protein and vegetables.

Question 12

How is the food packaged up?

Accepted Answer

The food is packaged up in containers (we'll use any type of containers that you provide). We usually package up meals batch-style, meaning each dish has its own individual container - but - if you would like us to package up meals so that mains and sides are together in individual portioned out containers we can do that. This will just take longer for us to do! We’ll need to know in advance if you’d like the meals portioned out in individual servings so we can plan for it on the menu.

Question 13

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You’ll only need to have standard cooking equipment in your kitchen for us to use - pots, pans, mixing bowls, measuring spoons/cups, cutting boards, baking dishes/sheets.  We have a detailed list of kitchen equipment that we send to clients before we come over.  
It’s very helpful if you have a food processor and a high speed blender for making certain recipes, but we can make do without them if you don’t have them.  If you have a slow cooker that’s also helpful (but not necessary).

Question 14

Do I need to have anything ready or in my pantry for your chef?

Accepted Answer

We’ll always plan out a grocery list for what’s needed for each cooking session beforehand. So you will be able to check and see which items you already have (but we can always buy what’s missing).

Your kitchen will need to be clean before we arrive so that we can jump right into cooking (for example, it’s best if the dishwasher is empty before we arrive).

Question 15

How much does private chef cost?

Accepted Answer

Cooking sessions start at $320 plus the cost of ingredients.  The cost of ingredients varies depending on what type of food we’re preparing, how many people we’re cooking for and what your grocery preferences are in terms of organics etc.  Grocery cost also varies depending on how many items you already have at home, such as spices and pantry staples.

Please reach out for more information and details about the cost of the service!

Question 16

How and when do I pay for private chef?

Accepted Answer

We process payment for you after the cooking session and will send a receipt to you with a detailed overview of all the costs.

Question 17

Is there a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

There is no travel for downtown Toronto.    However there is a travel fee for other locations further from downtown Toronto, such as Mississauga, Oakville and Richmond Hill.  Please reach out for more details about travel fees and overall pricing.

Question 18

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to follow any dietary guidelines that you would like us to incorporate into the menu planning. Before we plan your menus, we find out all about your dietary preferences.

Most of our clients tend to be gluten free, dairy free and refined-sugar free so we specialize in recipes that accommodate all of those preferences (we’re also happy to cook for you if you’re not GF or DF!).  And we plan personalized menus to accommodate your specific dietary allergies and sensitivities.

Here are some examples of diets that we work with: paleo, grain free, gluten free, autoimmune, anti-inflammatory, plant based, vegetarian/vegan, low carb/low-glycemic, carb free

Question 19

What type of health concerns do you work with?

Accepted Answer

As nutritionists, we plan menus to help support your health concerns and have experience working with digestive disorders, diabetes, pregnancy/postpartum support, cancer and many more health conditions.

Our goal is always to combine our nutrition expertise with delicious cooking so that you have wonderful food to enjoy and support you during your health journey.

Question 20

What type of health concerns do you work with? (copy)

Accepted Answer

As nutritionists, we plan menus to help support your health concerns and have experience working with digestive disorders, diabetes, pregnancy/postpartum support, cancer and many more health conditions.

Our goal is always to combine our nutrition expertise with delicious cooking so that you have wonderful food to enjoy and support you during your health journey.

Question 21

Do you sign up for ongoing sessions or a one time session?

Accepted Answer

We cook for clients on a long term basis so clients are with us for a minimum of 3 months (many of our clients have us cook for several years).  We'll cook for you once a week on the same day every week ongoing. 
Your weekly spot is reserved specifically for you (unless you are away on certain dates) and we'll match you with one of our wonderful
nutritionists/chefs so the same person will cook for you each week.

Question 22

How does menu planning work?

Accepted Answer

We’ll plan out a personalized menu for you every week and email it to you 5 to 7 days before your next cooking session. You’ll review the menu and let us know if there are any changes to be made at least 4 days before your cooking session (for example- if your cooking session is on Monday, we’ll need to get your notes by Thursday). We are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so menus for Mondays will be completed before the weekend.

Question 23

How does grocery shopping work?

Accepted Answer

We will always plan out a detailed grocery list for what is needed each week before we come over to cook. You’ll check over the list and remove any items that you already have at home and then we’ll pick up whatever is needed if we’re doing the grocery shopping.
Alternatively, if you are doing the grocery shopping, we will send you the list and you can pick up what is needed.

Question 24

Do I always have to be home when you cook?

Accepted Answer

Nope! While some clients prefer to be home, you definitely don’t need to be there. You can arrange with us how you would like us to get in and out of your home.

Question 25

In which locations do you provide cooking services?

Accepted Answer

Our team is based in Toronto, so we cook throughout the city.  We also cook in the GTA in Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington, and Richmond Hill.

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How much does private chef cost?

How many servings do you make?

How long does the food last?

How does menu planning work?

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Where do you cook?

Are you currently accepting new clients?

How often do you cook?

How long does the food last?

How many servings do you make?

How is the food packaged up?

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Do I need to have anything ready or in my pantry for your chef?

How much does private chef cost?

How and when do I pay for private chef?

Is there a travel fee?

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

What type of health concerns do you work with?

What type of health concerns do you work with? (copy)

Do you sign up for ongoing sessions or a one time session?

How does menu planning work?

How does grocery shopping work?

Do I always have to be home when you cook?

In which locations do you provide cooking services?

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Frequently Asked

How much does private chef cost?

How many servings do you make?

How long does the food last?

How does menu planning work?

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Where do you cook?

Are you currently accepting new clients?

How often do you cook?

How long does the food last?

How many servings do you make?

How is the food packaged up?

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Do I need to have anything ready or in my pantry for your chef?

How much does private chef cost?

How and when do I pay for private chef?

Is there a travel fee?

What type of diets and allergies do you work with?

What type of health concerns do you work with?

What type of health concerns do you work with? (copy)

Do you sign up for ongoing sessions or a one time session?

How does menu planning work?

How does grocery shopping work?

Do I always have to be home when you cook?

In which locations do you provide cooking services?

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