Services
A UNIQUE HEALTHY EATING ALTERNATIVE: All too often, our busy lifestyles force us to choose fast food or tasteless frozen entrees when we would much prefer a good, home-cooked meal. Leave the planning, shopping, and preparation to me. Your taste buds will delight!
CUSTOMIZED MENUS: My goal is to provide you with tasty, quality meals. In order to achieve this goal, I need to know about your preferences and dietary needs. I have spent years collecting and perfecting recipes. Additionally, I look forward to preparing your 'personal favorites'. I have many low fat, low salt, and vegetarian selections to offer. Because of the depth and breadth of my recipe library, you will not see the same meal twice in a six month period, unless you request it. Before I begin cooking for you, I will conduct an interview, which includes a detailed questionnaire. I will use the results to develop customized menus. Each menu will list entrees and side dishes, when applicable, for a two week period. The menu will be presented to you for your review and approval.
COMPLETE GROCERY SHOPPING: On your scheduled cooking day, I will shop for the freshest herbs, vegetables, fish, meats and poultry. The cost of the groceries is incorporated into the fee for your service.
MEAL PREPARATION IN YOUR HOME: On your scheduled cooking day, I will arrive with all of the food and utensils needed to prepare your meals. I will cook the food in your home; will package and refrigerate or freeze each item; and will leave thawing and reheating instructions. By following these instructions, your meals will taste like they were just prepared. You simply reheat the meals and enjoy the fabulous food and free time. I will leave without a trace.
MY SERVICE ENABLES MY CLIENTS TO SPEND MORE TIME…coaching baseball, baking cookies with the grandkids, gardening, exercising, volunteering at school, singing in the church choir, reading to the children, riding motorcycles, spending time with the family.
COCKTAIL PARTIES AND DINNER PARTIES: For those of you enjoy entertaining in your home, I would love to help. If you are planning a cocktail party or a sit down dinner, please call me to discuss options and pricing
About the Chef
Hi William: Just a quick note. Mom and I wanted you to know that we thought the dinner was TERRIFIC. A great blend of tastes and felt like we were eating healthy too! Thanks again. I'm afraid I'm buried with work right now, so have had little time to even think. (Thank goodness for your meals!!). Nancy
Hi William,Thanks so much for the wonderful food! I am in heaven. Last night we had the Thai Curry Seafood Stew. It was absolutely fabulous! I feel very pampered. Ian and Lindsay enjoyed the Coriander crusted pork tenderloin dish very much, as did Rocky and I. You're great!Chris
We really appreciate the fact that you took on our last event with such late notice. Everything was wonderful -- we always get great feedback from our guests after one of our parties that you cater.Thanks again for everything, Melanie & Nitin
My husband and I fought over the last serving of Pork Tenderloin with Carrot-Ginger Sauce. The pork was very tender, the color was divine, and the ginger was not overpowering. Awesome!-Tuen Zinkus
Hi WilliamI just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you did last night. The food was absolutely wonderful! And from the phone calls and e-mails I got today, I'd say that feeling is unanimous.Susan
William - thanks again for your talents in helping us prepare for our new baby. We looooved the curry and look forward to enjoying all the wonderful meals once our wee one arrives. - Amanda
Dear William,Don and I want to thank you for the wonderful dinner you served for the eight of us. Everything was done to perfection and the combination of flavors was superb! We all had a great and relaxing meal.Your easy manner and professionalism made it a very fun evening.Thanks again,Don & Rosalie
frequently asked questions
How are prices determined?
Pricing for my service is dependent on the number of people I am cooking for and the number of meals being prepared. The best way to proceed would be to meet and go over your needs, to find out what foods you like and how you would like to use my service. Some clients have me prepare menus with entrees and side dishes, where other clients just need me to prepare their entrees. To me, a personal chef service is just that, personal, and is designed for each individual client.
Isn't a Personal Chef Service only for the wealthy?
According to the United States Personal Chef Association, over 90,000 families are using a Personal Chef. Many of them are career-oriented professionals, two-income families, seniors who want to live independently as well as those with special diets.
Can I afford a personal chef?
Yes, you can! Just add up the time spent planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning up, not to mention the time and gas money spent on those last minute after work trips to the market and you will realize that Willing To Cook Personal Chef Service is going to save you A LOT of valuable time. Now factor in the cost benefits of not throwing out the "spoiled" foods you never quite got around to cooking as well as the "menus gone wrong" that went down the drain because they just tasted awful.
Don't forget the money you will save by not frequenting your local restaurants because you're just too tired to cook. Next imagine your increased health benefits from replacing greasy take-out or delivery foods with delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals and you will realize that a Personal Chef is quite affordable.
Do you cook in my kitchen? Yes, all meals are cooked in the safety of the client's kitchen. I bring my own tools and equipment and leave the kitchen spotless when I am finished.
How long will you be in my kitchen? That depends on how many meals and the menu that has been selected for the cook date. Typically, the service takes about 4-6 hours from start to finish.
Do I have to be home when you come to cook? No, you do not have to be home on your scheduled cook date as long as appropriate arrangements are made in advance for me to gain access to your house.
Can I schedule an extra service to have you fill my freezer with your wonderful soups for the winter? Yes.
Will you make extra servings as we are having family staying with us for a visit? Yes.
I saw a recipe prepared on TV (or read in a magazine) last week, can you make it for me? Yes, but not all recipes work for all services.