General questions
Everything people ask before they start.
Maximize your time. It's your most precious resource. Outsourcing the planning, shopping and cooking reclaims it, and gives you top-tier expertise in your own kitchen. Here is how it all works.
Weekly chef service
What does a personal chef cost?
Weekly investment starts at $450 per week.
How do I get started?
Complete the intake form. You'll get a welcome note from Amber and your service agreement to sign from your phone. Then we build your personalized menu, match you with a chef, and schedule a quick call with Amber.
How is my chef chosen?
Chef assignment is the most special part of our process. We use many metrics to match you with the right chef, well beyond availability and where you live in the Valley. Your chef then coordinates the weekly menu with you directly.
Do I need to be home while the chef cooks?
No. Many clients provide access to the kitchen and come home to a full fridge. Some prefer to be home and enjoy watching. Either way works; we'll set it up on the call.
What if we have allergies or a specific protocol?
That's exactly what the intake form is for. Please list allergies, intolerances and restrictions for every member of the household, and update us if anything changes. Your chef cooks only with what you've chosen.
How long do meals stay fresh?
Most dishes are best within five to seven days. Your chef will tell you what freezes well.
What do I need to have in my kitchen?
A working stove and oven, fridge space, and reusable glass storage containers in a few sizes. You'll get a short Kitchen Checklist before your first service day. Your chef can help you order storage containers if you need them.
Can I change dishes week to week?
Yes. Your chef confirms the next week's menu with you about 24 hours before each service day. That's the moment to swap, add or repeat favorites.
What if I need to pause or cancel?
Just talk to Amber. Pausing, schedule changes and ending service are all covered in your service agreement, and we keep it simple.
Do you deliver meals instead?
Our service is an elevated experience best executed in your home. Please ask about possible future delivery opportunities.
Intimate dinners and events
How much do intimate dinners cost?
More than just chefs, we are culinary enthusiasts. Let us provide your group with a meal that satisfies body, soul and taste buds. Intimate dinners start at $1,000. Larger events are quoted individually.
How do I book an event?
Book a 15-minute planning call on the event page and send us the details. Amber has them in hand on the call, so you go straight to the menu and the proposal.
Can you accommodate my guests' dietary needs?
Yes, that's our specialty. Share every allergy and dietary need when you book, and we plan the menu around them.
Do you provide alcohol?
We can talk about it on your planning call. Most hosts handle the bar and we handle everything on the plate.
Ready when you are
Your kitchen. Our chefs. Real food every week.
Start with the short intake form and Amber will reach out to schedule a quick call. Prefer to talk first? Book a 15-minute call.