Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is a Personal Chef? TOP
A personal chef is a
culinary professional who cooks customized meals for clients in their
home, with delivery around dinnertime. Who can benefit from a Personal Chef service? TOP
- Anyone who would like to eat a tasty, convenient, healthy, well-balanced meal in the comfort of their own home
- Those who detest cooking, grocery shopping and cleaning up after meals
- People who would like to have more time to spend with friends, family just relaxing!
- Busy Professionals who are "fed up" with low-quality fast-food meals or spending most of their hard-earned paycheck on dining out!
- Parents with clingy toddlers who hang on their legs while they struggle to cook dinner! (Sound familiar?)
- Singles with hectic careers, full social lives, and/or family obligations
- Retired Folks/Senior Citizens
- Those who love to entertain at home - but never get to enjoy the party
- New Moms and Dads!
- Those looking for the perfect gift
- House Warming
- Thank-You Gifts
- Corporate Gifts for Clients
- College Students
- Post-Operative Patients or Friends Recuperating from and Illness
- Restricted Diets
- Newlyweds
- Those with a lovely designer kitchen that's never seen the light of day!
Great for Special Occasions
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Baby or bridal showers
- Anniversaries
- Super-Bowl parties
- Dinner Parties
- Cocktail Parties
- Private Chef Service
- Gift Certificates
- Grocery Shopping Service
- Kid Friendly Menu
- Cooking for New Parents
- Medical-Recovery Patients
- Special/and or Popular Diets
How expensive is hiring a Personal Chef? TOP
It's surprisingly affordable!
It’s Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service is a personalized service. Therefore, prices vary depending on your own needs. A standard service runs between $16 and $20 per plate, depending on the number of people. Everything is included (planning, shopping, groceries, cooking, packaging and cleanup); some special diets or special requests are a little extra.
The first step to determine your price is an in-home consultation. You can book a no-pressure/no obligation consultation online now. By the end of the consultation, you will know your price and be able to make an informed decision about whether It’s Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service is right for you.
For more information, see our meal service pricing.
What kind of food do you cook? TOP
Many styles and varieties of food are available. We offer beef, lamb, pork, poultry, seafood and meatless/vegetarian entrées in a variety of cuisines, prepared using the best ingredients on the market. Your food is prepared not only to suit your personal tastes (spiciness, etc.), but also to meet your dietary requirements. Special diets are gladly accommodated. View some sample dishes.
How does the food taste after it's been frozen? TOP
Clients often ask that, and are pleasantly surprised to find that their frozen meals taste as fresh as if they had just been prepared. Using careful cooking and packaging techniques ensures that the quality and freshness of the food is maintained even after freezing. Easy thawing and heating instructions are included to make things simple, fast, and convenient for you. How long will you be in my home? TOP
We will take anywhere from 5 - 7 hours, depending on which of several different main meal and accompanying side dishes are being prepared. All entrees are prepared from scratch. What local communities do you serve? TOP
We currently serve Chicago, and all surrounding suburbs, including LaGrange, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Beverly, Frankfort, Orland Park and Homer Glen. Is there a fee for a consultation? TOP
No - the consultation is absolutely free. There is no cost to you for our consultation, and zero obligation or pressure for you to sign up for our service.
Do you have gift certificates available? TOP
Yes, we do, and they make a great gift for virtually any occassion that will be remembered and appreciated for years!
See more information on gift certificates.
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