Services
The services offered by Dinner with the Mrs. Personal Chef Service are unique and varied, from weekly meals provided for you and your family to personal hands-on cooking classes. Nothing compares to the aroma of bread baking in the oven, a simmering stew on the stovetop, or the appeal of freshly prepared pastries on your table! Invite Dinner with the Mrs. into your home for your initial meal consultation and the rest is easy. The menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, packaging and cleanup is done for you. All that is needed from you is a cleared kitchen countertop and room in your refrigerator and freezer for all of your family's meals!
About the Chef
Sandina Polgar is the Chef/Owner of Dinner with the Mrs. Personal Chef Service, catering to clients in the Wayne County area since 2002. She is a graduate of the United States Personal Chef Institute and takes continuing education classes through The Culinary Institute of America. Sandina is a member and scholarship recipient of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs which promotes the continuing education and advancement of women in the culinary and restaurant industry. In keeping with her belief that customers should be statisfied with nothing less than the freshest produce, Sandina makes "from the farm to the table" her motto, using only locally grown and seasonal products for her food preparation whenever possible.
Upcoming cooking classes:
Saturday, January 9, 2010-“Fancy Schmancy” Appetizers- Elegant finger-food for your next soiree ……and easy! ”May I have another Browned Butter Scallop Skewer..” 6:00-8:00 p.m.
$48 per guest ****Private Class-SOLD OUT****
Thursday, February 11, 2010-"A Taste of the CIA"-This Italian-inspired class features several mainstay recipes from The Culinary Institiute of America, the world's premier culinary college. We'll enjoy a timeless classic, Minestrone, as well as Pan-Fried Breast of Chicken with Prosciutto and Mozzarella. Accompanying our entree is a hearty Smoked Provolone & Thyme Muffin. We'll finish with Hazelnut Cream Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream to satisfy the sweet tooth in us all!
$48 per guest
$7:00-9:00 p.m.
Monday, Monday 15, 2010-"A Taste of the CIA-II"-Small plates for all tastes-Crab Cakes with Creole Honey-Mustard Sauce feature the use of Japanese bread crumbs, and Pork & Corn Dumplings with Cilantro Cream Sauce is the perfect fusion recipe-Chinese dim sum filled with pork and sweet corn and served with a creamy, French-style sauce whose defining ingredients are cilantro, chiles and ginger. Shrimp in Garlic, or gambas al ajillo, as it is known in Spanish, is a classic tapa. Individual desserts of Pecan Cream Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream, will be plated up to end the evening....aaaaah!
$48 per guest
7:00-9:00 p.m.
*****Visit www.ciachef.edu/enthusiasts/spotlights/ to read my feature story about my CIA Bootcamp experience*****
All classes will be held at the NA Mans Kitchen Design Center
2836 W. Jefferson Ave
Trenton, MI
Register for classes via phone or email.
Call 734-671-6113 or email dinnerwiththemrs@comcast.net to place your order!
*****Thanks to all in attendance at the Nov. 11 Throwdown Competition......The winner was.....Chef Sandina Polgar, over-all winner in all three areas of competition!! A great night was had by all and the proceeds will benefit First Step Shelter of Wayne County!*****
frequently asked questions
What other services do you offer?
Chef Sandina specializes in custom cakes suitable for birthdays or weddings, using only the finest of ingredients-real butter, fresh eggs and imported chocolates. One taste will tell you...it's the real deal! Satisfied customer testimonials upon request.
We also offer intimate catered dinner parties for parties of 2-12. Seasonal 5-course menus and pricing available upon request. Catered parties up to 75 guests are also available...from hors d'oeuvres to desserts! Seasonal menu selections available upon request.
What if I am trying to lose weight or am on a special diet?
Menus can be customized to assist you with certain dietary restrictions, without leaving you with that "I'm on a diet and it's killing me" feeling! Low salt and low-fat diets can still be tasty and satisfing, and we can assist you with the South Beach, Zone and Adkins plans as well.
What areas do you service?
Dinner with the Mrs. Personal Chef Service caters to clients in Wayne and Monroe counties and parts of Oakland County.
How are prices determined?
Personal chef clients can choose from a variety of meal packages to suit their particular needs. The most popular standard services are:
10 meal service-(5 entrees, 2 servings each with side dishes) $290
20 meal service- (5 entrees, 4 servings each with side dishes) $360
Special diet, organic selections and specialty menu selections are priced slightly higher and will be addressed during the initial client consultation.
Choose Dinner with the Mrs. Personal Chef Service for your customized dining experience!