Doug's Kitchen

How It Works...

1.  Schedule an initial, complimentary consultation.  We will discuss and determine the services you need alone with menu preferences, any special diets or concerns, through an in depth assessment with Chef Doug. At this time I will also go over a more detailed description of how the service works.

2.  Based on the information obtained through the assessment process, Chef Doug will then create a customized menu specifically for you.  Once you approve the menu, we are now ready to schedule a cook day. 

3.  As your Personal Chef, on the scheduled cooking day, I do all the grocery shopping early in the morning to serve you only the finest and freshest foods, and begin to professionally prepare your meals right in your own kitchen.

4.  Each meal will then be properly packaged, dated and labeled, and will include detailed heating instructions.

5.  Then Chef Doug will thoroughly clean your kitchen leaving you with only wonderful aromas and a refrigerator full of delicious meals for you to enjoy at your own convenience.

Services includes...

• Initial complimentary consultation and assessment
• Custom designed meals and menus
• Grocery shopping
• Meal planning and preparation
• Complete packaging, storage and heating instructions
• Kitchen clean up

• Romantic Dinners for Two  (ask about our special dinner and massage)
• Private Dinner Parties 
• Birthday and Anniversary Dinners
• New Moms
• Medical Recovery Patients
• Professional Athletes
• Gift Certificates

Grocery shopping...

This option works together with the Personal Chef Service.  Since I am already at your favorite food store shopping on your scheduled cook date, I will be more than happy to manage your personal shopping for the week.

Pricing is based on a flat service fee, plus the cost of groceries as a separate charge.  Average grocery costs vary with menu choices.

5 x 6 - 6 entrees- 5 different meals - total of 30 servings - $270 + groceries

5 x 4 - 4 entrees - 5 different meals - total of 20 servings - $225 + groceries

4 x 4 - 4 entrees - 4 different meals - total of 16 servings - $210 + groceries

5 x 3 - 3 entrees - 5 different meals - total of 15 servings - $200 + groceries

4 x 2 - 2 entrees - 4 different meals - total of 8 servings - $175 + groceries

Containers

Depending on your needs, I can package your food in disposable or reusable containers.  This will be discussed during your Client assessment.  There is a one-time start-up fee for the purchase of quality re-useable food storage containers, such as Pyrex or Corning.  Should you prefer disposable containers an additional container charge will be added to each cook date.

Payment

It is customary to pay for the service in advance of your cook date (cash or check).  If you prefer I will collect a check for the personal chef service in addition to the grocery deposit and the container fee (if necessary) on the day we do the assessment.  There is no need to sign a long-term contract and you can use my services as often as you like.