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Freshly Prepared Meals by Your Personal Chef!
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How it works
Consultation & Menu Planning
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Chef Katie will provide you with a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and any dietary concerns.
Each time you book a service, a customized set of menu options will be sent to you with your specific dietary needs & preferences in mind to provide freshly prepared meals for you and your family. You have the option to choose and customize the meals to suit your taste and needs.
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Grocery shopping will be provided from your favorite store or market prior to arriving at your home.
Your personal Chef Katie will prepare your meals with fresh produce and scratch made recipes. The meals will be labelled & placed in your fridge ready to enjoy throughout the week!
You'll be left with a full fridge and a clean kitchen.
Booking Service & Benefits
Grocery Shopping & In-Home Cooking
Booking Service & Benefits
On average, clients using this service save 10-12 hours per week and have more time to do the things they love! No more stressing over the dreaded "What's for Dinner" question and now, with a fridge full of freshly prepared meals, you'll find sticking to a healthy eating plan a breeze!
Try out the service to ensure it's a good fit before
On average, clients using this service save 10-12 hours per week and have more time to do the things they love! No more stressing over the dreaded "What's for Dinner" question and now, with a fridge full of freshly prepared meals, you'll find sticking to a healthy eating plan a breeze!
Try out the service to ensure it's a good fit before continuing. If you love it and find it to be just what you've been looking for, you'll have the option to continue weekly with the freedom to take a break and resume or cancel at any time.
Pricing
Service Based
Pricing will vary based on your individual needs, but as a basic structure I generally work on a fee basis plus the cost of groceries.
Meal Prep
As an example, a 'meal prep' service for a '4x4' - four different meals for a family of four, along with prep for healthy snacks - my services generally start at $250 per service day + groceries.
This would include a personalized consultation, varying menus each week for you to choose from (or remove the stress and leave it up to me), grocery shopping to your specifications on the day of service, freshly prepared meals and kitchen clean-up.
Private Party - Brunch/Lunch/Dinner
Again, this would be personalized to suit your desired cooking experience and would be based on a service fee plus the cost of groceries. I do not charge a mark up for the cost of food, only for my time and expertise.
Meet Chef Katie
My Philosophy
I believe that food should not only be delicious but also nourishing to the body and soul. That's why I prioritize using fresh, whole ingredients to provide the optimal cooking experience. I find joy in providing personalized, energizing, comforting foods that give people back their time while bringing families and friends together.
My Culinary Experience
Having worked in the food service industry for over thirty years I spent sixteen of those years building and running a business called 'The Cookie' in Leicester, England. What started out as a catering business eventually grew to a well established kitchen/bar/venue. Although our range of services grew, food was always at the heart of our business bringing people together.
Since returning to the states in 2016, I have achieved my ANSI Accredited, Professional Food Manager Certification and my Certified Dietary Manager certification from UND and ANFP.
I have served as the executive chef for the lovely women of KKG Sorority at FSU in Tallahassee, FL and as a Director of Dining Services at Archbold Grady General Hospital in Cairo, GA, catering to a wide variety of dietary needs.
My Services
As a personal chef, I offer a range of services in the Tallahassee, FL / Thomasville, GA areas, including meal planning, grocery shopping and in-home cooking as well as private events & grazing boards. I can also accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions and preferences.
Whether you need an in-home catered event or a regular weekly meal-prep service, I'm here to help.
MENUS
Sample Menus
Below are just a few sample menus. The joy of having a Personal Chef is the ability to have your meal personalized to your tastes, dietary requirements & style of service.
Most any menu can be adapted to be keto, paleo, grain free, vegetarian, vegan, etc.; using fresh, local &/or organic produce, seafood & meats; served plated, buffet, grazing, family style or as part of a weekly meal prep service.
WEEKLY MEAL PREP
MONDAY
- Steak Fajitas - Flour Tortilla Wraps, Peppers & Onions, Black Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Lettuce
- Cilantro & Lime Rice
TUESDAY
- Herb Crusted Roast Beef
- Roasted Potatoes
- Braised Cabbage
- Gravy
- Apple Crumble
WEDNESDAY
- Prosciutto, Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta Bake
- Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
- Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
THURSDAY
- Pan Seared Pork Loin with Sage Butter
- Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes
- Dauphinoise Potatoes
- Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries & Chantilly Cream
FRIDAY
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken & Broccoli
- Roasted Eggplant
- Italian Herb Focaccia Bread
GRAZING BOARDS
BREAKFAST CHARCUTERIE
- Fresh Waffles, Croissants, Scones, Assorted Cheeses, Seasonal Fruits, Mini Quiche, Cured Meats, Assorted Jams, Honey, Syrup & Compound Butters
AFTERNOON SANDWICH BOARDS
- Chicken, Tuna & Eggs Salads, Assorted Cold Cuts, Cheeses, Seasonal Fruits & Veggies, Sliced Breads & Rolls, Condiments & Spreads
ARTISANAL CHARCUTERIE
- A Beautiful Arrangement of Cured Meats, Artisanal Cheeses, Seasonal Fruits & Veggies, Chocolates, Specialty Crackers, Bread, Nuts, Olives, Pickles, Dips, Preserves & Spreads
BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
COUNTRY STYLE EGGS BENEDICT
- Fried Green Tomatoes, Pimento Cheese, Poached Free Range Eggs & Thick Sliced Smokey Bacon over a Scratch Baked Buttermilk Biscuit topped with Hollandaise Sauce
SHAKSHUKA
- Free Range Eggs Poached in a Flavorful Middle Eastern Style Tomato & Pepper Sauce topped with Feta Cheese & Fresh Herbs, served with Warm Flat Bread
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
- Puffy Crisp Tortillas topped with Sunny Side Up Free Range Eggs, Crumbled Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Sliced Avocado, Black Beans & Pico de Gallo
SIMPLY SOUTHERN
- Home-made Sage & Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties, Thick Sliced Smokey Bacon, Creamy Scrambled Eggs, Buttery Grits & Scratch Baked Buttermilk Biscuits with Apple Butter
STEAK & EGGS
- Pan Seared New York Strip topped with a Fresh Parsley Sauce, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Peppers & Onions, Eggs over Easy & Fresh Crusty Mountain Bread
LUNCH
SMOKEY BACON & PIMENTO GRILLED CHEESE
- on Thick Sliced Sourdough Bread served with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup and a Broccoli Slaw with Cranberries, Almonds & Maple Dijon Dressing
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
- served with Crushed Garlic New Potatoes, Crips Haricots Verts, Lingonberry Preserves & Warm French Bread
SKIRT STEAK TACOS
- topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo, Cotija Cheese, Guacamole & Lime Crema, served with Red Beans & Rice
POKE BOWLS
- Marinated Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Radish, Scallions, Shredded Carrot, Edamame & Purple Cabbage arranged over Coconut Rice with a Pineapple-Sriracha Ponzu Sauce
SHRIMP & GRITS
- Large Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp served with a Rich Tomato Gravy over Creamy Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits with Sautéed Greens & Freshly Baked Cornbread
DINNER, STARTER, FIRST COURSE, DESSERT
HERB CRUSTED PORK LOIN
- finished with Sage Butter served with Honey Crisp Apple & Sweet Onion Sauté, Steamed Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Crusty Baguette
- Tomato Confit & Roquefort Tartine
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup dressed with Roasted Pepitas
- Délice au Citron Vert - silky French twist on a Key Lime Cheesecake Parfait with Sablé Cookies
ROASTED TANDOORI CHICKEN
- marinated in Yogurt & South Asian Spices served with Vegetable Pilau Rice & Fresh Garlic Naan Bread
- Poppadoms - light chickpea crisps served with an assortment of traditional condiments
- Aloo Gobi - flavorful, spiced Cauliflower & Potato medley
- Rice Kheer - delicate Rice Pudding flavored with Aromatic Spices topped with Crushed Pistachio, Sliced Almonds & Saffron Strands
SEAFOOD CIOPPINO
- Italian Seafood Stew with Mussels, Clams, Shrimp & Halibut served with Roasted Vegetables, Parsley & Olive Gremolata and Ciabatta
- Antipasti Platter
- Shredded Brussels Salad with Watercress, Pecorino Romano, Pancetta & a Champagne Vinaigrette
- Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
BRAISED MOROCCAN EGGPLANT
- with Plum Tomatoes, Earthy Spices & a Lemon Zest served with Roasted Potatoes, Harissa & Scratch Made Flat Bread
- Honey Goats Cheese Dates with Walnuts
- Shaved Carrot, Cranberry & Almond Salad with an Orange Citrus Vinaigrette
- Freshly Baked Brownies topped with Pistachio Ice Cream & Warm Cherries
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
- served with Roasted Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Rosemary Focaccia Bread
- Crimini Mushrooms stuffed with Shallots, Walnuts, Parmesan & Panko
- Caprese Salad with Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Buffalo Mozzarella & Balsamic Glaze
- Biscotti & Affogato topped with Crumbled Dark Chocolate & a Hazelnut Liquor
