Shelter-In-Place Meals
During this time of shelter-in-place, I continue to offer my completely customized meal packages. I will cook your meals in my home kitchen and offer free delivery within 30 minutes of Oakland.
I follow these measures to ensure all shopping, preparation, and delivery of meals are sanitary and safe:
Wear face mask and gloves while shopping. Sanitize grocery cart before entering store. Wash hands and face thoroughly when arriving at home and before unpacking groceries.
Use only new paper and plastic bags for groceries.
Spray and wipe down all surfaces in kitchen with disinfectant before and after cooking.
No contact delivery. I will text or email you the total for your meals, including groceries. You may pay via PayPal or Venmo. We will agree on a time for your meal delivery. I will leave your meals on your doorstep or agreed upon spot.
Pick-up is also available.
Please call me to discuss details further. We are in this together!
How Do We Make This Happen?
We first begin with a phone conversation to discuss your food preferences, nutritional needs, and scheduling . I can cook for you, weekly or every other week, depending on your needs. Before your scheduled cook day, I will email you a menu of proposed meals for your approval. On your scheduled cook days, I will come to your home with all the necessary ingredients and cook for 3-4 hours on agreed meals and make sure to leave your kitchen clean. I will leave all meals in your fridge clearly labeled with heating instructions.
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Meal Packages & Pricing
I have three different packages from which you can choose. If you don't see a package that suits your needs we can also create a customized package just for you!
All Packages are $400 + groceries and include:
Menu planning, shopping, preparation of meals, & kitchen cleanup.
*Cost of groceries/ingredients is not included and will be added to the package price. Prices of groceries will vary depending menu and how meat heavy your menu may be.
Package 1: One-Pot Meals
Package 2: Entrees & Sides
Package 3: Weekly Cookup
*Custom Packages that the client and chef decide upon together is also available upon request.
PACKAGE 1: ONE-POT MEALS: SOUPS, STEWS, & CASSEROLES
Choose 3 One-Pot Meals (4-6 portions of each, 12-18 total meals)
Some Examples:
Thai Turkey Meatballs with Udon Noodles
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Braised Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Jamaican Curried Chicken Stew
Rustic Tuscan White Bean, Kale, & Sausage Stew
Thai Green Curry with Boneless Beef Short Ribs
PACKAGE 2: ENTREES & SIDES
Choose 3 entrees & 3 sides (4-6 portions of each, 12-18 total meals)
Some examples:
Entrees:
Spicy Shrimp and Greens with Cheesy Grits
Skillet Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce
"Grown Up" Mac & Cheese with Smoked Gouda and Ham
Slow-roasted Babyback Pork Ribs
Sriracha Lime Salmon
Sides
Fried Plantains
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Mama's Mashed Potatoes
Collard Greens with Bacon and Smoked Paprika
Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Cumin & Cilantro Dressing
Kale, Farro, and Feta Salad
PACKAGE 3: WEEKLY COOKUP
The Weekly Cookup is a blend of simple veggies and meats to mix and match for your meals as well as a couple One-Pot meals that are ready to eat when you are!
Weekly Cookup
2 Veggies, 2 Meats, & 2 One-Pot Meals. (Each Veggie, Meat, One-Pot Meal, includes 4-6 servings, 24 servings total)
Choose 2 Vegetables-Steamed or Roasted:
Examples: Curried Cauliflower, Blistered Green Beans, Spaghetti Squash, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon etc...
Choose 2 meats-Roasted or Browned:
Examples:
Roasted Chicken Pieces: Moroccan Spice, BBQ Rub, Lemon Herb, Berbere
Pulled Pork
Roasted Salmon
Browned Ground Beef or Turkey with seasoning of your choice
Choose 2 One-Pot Meals:
Examples:
Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Coq Au Vin or Beef Bourguignon
Pasta Free “Lasagna” with Zucchini Noodles, Swiss Chard, & Ground Turkey
This is just a taste of what I love to cook and some of my clients' favorites. We will discuss your own personal food preferences, what meats-if any-you prefer, if you would like vegetarian options, how spicy you like your food, what foods you dislike, if you'd like to try eating following a specific diet (like Paleo, Gluten Free), etc...
I encourage you to send me recipes you find that sound good or dishes you have enjoyed so I know what you like and can cook it for you!
Group Gatherings/ Dinner Parties
I am also available to prepare a special meal for a small group gathering or dinner party up to 10 people. We will create a menu together, respecting your guests dietary restrictions as needed. *Price will depend on the menu decided upon and number of guests.
Here are some of the menus I have prepared for my clients:
Brunch Menu
Kale Salad with Asian Pear, Paprika, Pepitas, and Mustard Dressing
Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Ground Pork or Bacon,Prosciutto or Black Forest Ham and Parmesan or Feta
Beignets-Baked or fried with Chocolate Dipping Sauce & Condensed Milk
Dinner Menu
Prosciutto Wrapped Gorgonzola with Arugula
Kale Salad with Pine Nuts, Currants, & Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Delicata Squash with Fresh Herbs, Pomegranate, and Pumpkin seeds
Cauliflower Fritters with Minted Pea Dip
Baked Salmon with Tomato Cucumber and Caper Salsa
Salted Butter Apple Galette with Maple Whipped Cream
Email or call me to discuss what your ideal menu would include!