Services That Transform Your Cooking
From private dining to hands-on education, each offering designed for real results
The right service depends on where you are and where you want to go. Some clients need inspiration and exposure to new possibilities. Others want structured skill-building. Many simply crave delicious food without the effort.
Whatever your situation, we've developed offerings that deliver meaningful value. These aren't one-size-fits-all packages—they're thoughtfully designed solutions to specific needs we've identified through years of working with home cooks.
Private Chef Experience
Transform your home into a fine dining destination. I arrive with all ingredients, prepare a multi-course menu in your kitchen, explain each dish as I serve it, and handle all cleanup. You experience restaurant-quality food while learning through observation.
Perfect for special occasions, date nights, small celebrations, or simply when you want exceptional food without leaving home. The menu adapts to your preferences and any dietary requirements.
Each experience typically includes:
- Pre-event menu consultation
- All ingredient sourcing from quality local suppliers
- Preparation of 3-5 courses
- Service and explanation of each dish
- Complete kitchen cleanup
Available for parties of 2-8 people. Additional guests can be accommodated at $85 per person.
$487.50 per evening
Why Private Chef Services Matter
Beyond the obvious appeal of excellent food, private chef experiences offer something restaurants can't: intimate conversation about technique, ingredients, and the decisions behind each dish. You see professional cooking up close and gain insights that translate to your own kitchen.
Many clients book their first experience for a special occasion, then return because they realized how much they learned simply by observing and asking questions throughout the evening.
Foundations Workshop
Three intensive hours covering the techniques that matter most. We work hands-on with knife skills, heat management, proper seasoning, building flavors, and the principles underlying countless recipes.
Small groups of 4-6 participants ensure everyone receives individual attention and feedback. You'll practice each technique multiple times, with correction and guidance throughout.
Topics covered:
- Essential knife techniques and maintenance
- Understanding heat and when to use it
- The science of seasoning and flavor building
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practice exercises with immediate feedback
Workshops run monthly at our Brunswick kitchen. All ingredients and equipment provided. Take home a reference guide summarizing key concepts.
$215.75 per person
Seasonal Cooking Series
Four workshops spread across three months, each focused on ingredients at their peak. Learn to work with what's actually available rather than fighting seasonality. Includes spring/summer and autumn/winter series.
Each session explores different techniques appropriate to that season's produce—grilling and raw preparations in warmer months, braising and roasting as weather cools.
Series includes:
- Four three-hour workshops
- Seasonal ingredient guides
- Local supplier recommendations
- Storage and preservation techniques
- Recipe adaptations for each season
Limited to 5 participants per series. Significant savings compared to individual workshop pricing.
$628.25 for complete series
"The Foundations Workshop answered questions I didn't even know I had. Understanding why things work changed everything about how I approach cooking. Best money I've spent on food education."
Weekly Meal Preparation
Reclaim your evenings while eating better than ever. Each week, I prepare five days of complete lunches and dinners based on your preferences, dietary requirements, and what's seasonally available.
Everything arrives properly portioned, labeled with reheating instructions, and ready to store in your fridge. No more decision fatigue, no more emergency takeout, no more cooking when you're exhausted.
Service includes:
- Weekly menu planning consultation
- Ingredient sourcing from quality suppliers
- Preparation of 10 complete meals
- Professional packaging with instructions
- Delivery to your door each Sunday evening
Menus rotate to prevent repetition. Dietary accommodations handled easily. Subscriptions can pause for holidays or travel.
$342.80 per week
Who Benefits From Meal Preparation
Our meal prep clients include busy professionals who value their evening hours, parents managing complex schedules, people pursuing health goals who need consistency, and anyone who wants to eat well without the planning and execution burden.
The most common feedback: "I didn't realize how much mental energy meal planning was taking until I didn't have to do it anymore."
One-on-One Mentorship
For serious home cooks ready to make significant progress. Monthly sessions in your kitchen, using your equipment, addressing your specific challenges and goals. Between sessions, ongoing support via message for questions and troubleshooting.
This isn't a fixed curriculum—we adapt based on what you need most. Some clients focus on specific cuisines, others on technique refinement, many on developing the intuition that separates competent from confident cooking.
Mentorship includes:
- Monthly 2-hour sessions in your kitchen
- Personalized curriculum based on your goals
- Homework exercises to practice between sessions
- Ongoing message support for questions
- Progress tracking and adjustment
Minimum three-month commitment. Results compound over time as skills build on previous learning.
$295.60 per month
Special Event Catering
Custom menus for gatherings of 8-30 people. Whether intimate dinner parties or larger celebrations, I handle every detail—menu planning, shopping, preparation, service, and cleanup.
You provide the guest list and general preferences. I design a menu that impresses while remaining executable given your space and equipment. On event day, you focus entirely on your guests while I ensure everything runs flawlessly.
Catering includes:
- Detailed menu planning consultation
- All ingredient sourcing and preparation
- On-site cooking and service
- Professional presentation
- Complete cleanup afterward
Pricing varies based on guest count, menu complexity, and service style. Request a quote with your event details.
From $1,245.00
How to Choose
If you're unsure which service makes sense for your situation, here's a simple framework:
Want to experience great food without learning? Private chef experience or event catering delivers exceptional meals with zero effort on your part.
Ready to build fundamental skills? Foundations workshop provides the techniques and understanding that underlie all good cooking. It's the highest-leverage investment for most people.
Need consistency without the daily burden? Weekly meal preparation removes planning and execution while ensuring you eat well throughout the week.
Serious about significant improvement? One-on-one mentorship provides personalized attention and accountability that accelerates progress beyond what workshops can achieve.
Want to deepen existing skills? Seasonal cooking series builds on fundamental knowledge, teaching adaptation and working with what's actually available.
"The best service is the one you'll actually use. Start where you are, not where you think you should be."
Still uncertain? Reach out with your goals and constraints. I'll recommend what makes the most sense for your situation—even if that's starting smaller than you initially considered.
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Every week I work with people who wish they'd started sooner. The investment you make in learning to cook well pays dividends in every meal you prepare for the rest of your life.