“What does it cost?”
I offer a range of services from teaching to personal chef and small party catering. Payment for products and services are dependent upon the request.
Standard rate for labor is $85 per hour. In order to make my services more accessible to a slightly broader range of income levels I am open to operating at a reduced rate if standard rates are too big a stretch for you. I welcome a conversation on the matter. Regular clients will receive a weekly hour of communication and research free of charge. Cost of ingredients is paid for by the client. If kitchen rental is required to meet your needs an additional $20-$25 per hour will be applied.
As a creative service I am able to accommodate a limited clientele. If you’re interested in a free consultation please message me below.
Examples of menus and costs from previous clients
Family of 3 (pescatarian, dysphagia for 1, dairy free)
Dinner made in client’s kitchen with enough packaged for at least 2 full meals
Coriander-Coconut Salmon Chowder
Sesame-Garlic Farro
Braised Greens and Mushrooms
Limey Sweet Potato Mash
Braised Mushroom and Walnut Purée
Cost of Ingredients: $85.52
Labor: 4.75 hours (incl: shopping, cooking, packaging, cleaning) x $85= $403.75
Tax: $45.01
Total: $534.28
Lunch for 5 made and served from client’s kitchen (gluten and dairy free)
Enough made for a leftover meal plus a frittata intended for breakfast the following day.
Crispy Pulled Pork with Mojo (citrus and cilantro sauce)
Sautéed Corn Salad with Roasted Tomato and Onion over Arugula
Pan Fried Cassava Flatbread with Avocado
Chèvre + Vegetable Frittata
Cost of Ingredients: $74.32
Labor: 5.5 hours (incl: shopping, cooking, serving, packaging, cleaning) x $85 = $467.50
Tax: $49.84
Total: $591.67
Family of 2 (gluten and allium free)
Dinner made in client’s kitchen with enough packaged for at least 2 full meals
Salad Niçoise: Marinated, Seared and Sliced Ahi Tuna Steaks, Blanched Green Beans and Lemon-Golden Beets, Parsley Potatoes and Olives, Hard Boiled Egg, and Spiced Aioli
Cost of Ingredients: $83.32
Labor: 4 hours (incl: shopping, cooking, packaging, and cleaning) x $85=$340
Tax: $38.95
Total: $462.26
Meals for 2 adults for 3 days (gluten free)
Packaged sauces and salads designed to hold well for at least 3 days
Lamb Masala
Bolognese (gf pasta boiled by client when ready to eat)
Orzo Salad with Mushroom, Artichoke, Golden Beet, Feta, Parsley, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mushroom and Broccolini Curry
Cost of Ingredients: $124.96
Labor: 6.5 hours (incl: shopping, cooking, packaging, cleaning) x $85 = $552.50
Tax: $62.33
Total: $614.83
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