FAQ
Scheduling
When do chefs come?
Our chefs cook Monday–Friday. You’ll have the same cook day each week once you’re matched.
What time of day?
Most chefs arrive between 9:00–10:30am. Your chef will confirm their schedule with you.
Do I need to be home?
Not at all! You’re welcome to be, but our chefs are comfortable cooking on their own.
Will I always have the same chef?
Yes. You’ll work with the same chef for consistency and comfort.
Do you service Vancouver, Camas, Hillsboro, Beaverton, West Linn, and Tigard?
Yes. We service locations up to 30 minutes outside of Portland. Some chefs are happy to drive up to 45 minutes, depending on the distance and their availability.
Cooking & Meals
Do you cook in my kitchen?
Yes. We exclusively cook in your home using your kitchen and equipment (chefs may bring a small kit).
How much food can I order?
Most chefs prepare up to 6 Entrees (4 portions each) or 5 Entrees plus 2 Small Bites per cook date. Some chefs are happy to prepare more — up to 10 Entrees (4 portions each).
Do you deliver meals?
No. We don’t deliver — everything is freshly prepared in your home.
Do you cook for events?
Only for our ongoing clients. We’ll meal prep as usual, and you can heat and serve as needed.
Groceries
Where do you shop?
Our default grocery choice is New Seasons Market, but we’re happy to shop elsewhere upon request.
Can I provide the groceries myself?
Yes and no. Your chef needs to do the main shopping to ensure everything is fresh and complete, but we love using your pantry staples or items you already have on hand. Just mention this in your Intake Session and we’ll make it work.
I have a CSA box or special meats I’d like to use. Can you incorporate them?
Absolutely! We’re happy to build your meals around your CSA produce, butchered meats, or other specialty items. Let us know in your Intake Session so we can plan accordingly.
Diets & Nutrition
Can you accommodate different diets in one household?
Absolutely. We can:
Find meals everyone enjoys
Create separate dishes for specific needs
Make one base meal with variations for each person
Can you help my kids eat more vegetables?
Yes! We have plenty of tricks, and kids are more likely to eat veggies when they see you enjoying them too.
Do you work with allergies or therapeutic diets?
Yes — this is one of our specialties.
Chefs & Safety
Who are your chefs?
Our team includes skilled home chefs, nutrition-focused chefs, and culinary school graduates.
Meet our chefs →
Are chefs insured?
Yes, all chefs are covered by liability insurance up to $1,000,000.
What if something breaks in my kitchen?
We cover small mishaps, and our insurance handles anything larger.
