Personal Chef

Thoughtful, seasonal cooking tailored to your home, your schedule, and the way you like to eat.

A tidy, inviting open refrigerator in a home kitchen, shelves lined with neatly labeled glass containers of colorful prepared meals: roasted salmon with charred lemon, hearty grain salads with roasted roots, vibrant green sauces in small jars, and stocks in clear quart containers. The door compartments hold homemade dressings and infused oils, all clearly visible. The stainless steel exterior of the fridge reflects a hint of the surrounding kitchen without showing people. Soft, cool interior LED lighting spills out, contrasting with the warmer ambient light of the kitchen. Photographic realism, shot straight on at eye level with sharp focus throughout, creating a sense of calm control, deep resourcefulness, and effortless nourishment ready to be pulled and plated for the week.
A compact kitchen counter staged for an in-home personal chef service: a large wooden cutting board in the center with neatly arranged piles of prepped ingredients—minced garlic, chopped herbs, jewel-toned diced vegetables, and small bowls of sea salt and cracked pepper. Beside it sits a closed, well-worn chef’s knife roll of dark canvas and leather, hinting at decades of use. The countertop is a cool, matte stone, with a sleek induction cooktop just visible in the background. Soft afternoon light streams in from an unseen window, catching the edges of glass prep bowls and creating gentle reflections. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with a moderate depth of field, emphasizing both the tools and ingredients. The mood is confident, organized, and bold, suggesting deep kitchen instinct arriving quietly in a client’s home.

Offerings

From stocked-fridge weekly prep to intimate dinner parties and special celebrations, I handle planning, shopping, cooking, and cleanup, so you can savor handmade meals at home without lifting a finger.

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Pricing

Flexible chef services with clear packages, so Charlottesville families know costs before inviting me into their kitchen.

Weeknight Basics

Weekly In‑Home Chef Service: starting at $325 per cook day for up to 4 people, including menu planning, grocery shopping (food cost billed separately), in‑home cooking, labeled leftovers, and kitchen clean‑up.

✓ Planning

✓ Cooking

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Dinner Parties

Seasonal Family Meal Delivery: most families invest $225–$425 per week, plus groceries, for 3–5 mix‑and‑match dinners portioned to your household and delivered chilled within the Charlottesville area.

✓ Shopping

✓ Service

✓ Cleanup

✓ Rentals

✓ Menu design

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Weekly Prep

Intimate Dinner Parties (2–10 guests): custom multi‑course menus typically range from $95–$165 per person, plus the cost of ingredients and any rentals, depending on complexity, dietary needs, and service style.

✓ Custom

✓ Labeling

✓ Storage

✓ Reheating

✓ Dietary notes

✓ Local

✓ Seasonal

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