FAQ
So you're interested...
but you have a few questions. Here are a few of the most common.
Q: Who uses a personal chef?
A: Anyone too busy to cook, new mothers, people with special dietary needs, or just
tired of fast food, take out, and restaurant food and are looking for a healthy,
delicious, and easy alternative.
Q: What are the benefits of using a Personal Chef?
A: I work in tandem with you to design a menu specific to your personal tastes. Love
salmon? I'll present you with multiple ways I can prepare it. Trying to lose a few
pounds? I'll design a low fat menu with the decadent taste of a fine dining
establishment. Can't live without Italian food? We can do a whole taste of Sicily
menu. Best of all, if you're into Mexican food next week, we'll do a whole new set of entrees based on that cuisine. Not to mention, no clean up, no shopping, and in
no time at all, you are at the table enjoying a delicious meal.
Q: With so many restaurant choices out there how could I get tired of dining out?
A: Here are ten reasons not to go out to eat.
Q: How much time are you really expecting to save me?
A: Based on food shopping once a week.
Planning your meals and making up a shopping list for your meal plan,
1 hour.
Driving to and from the food market,
20 minutes.
Doing the food shopping and checking out,
45 minutes.
Putting away the food,
20 minutes.
Doing dinner prep 5 days a week,
30 minutes x 5 = 2 and 1/2 hours.
Cooking dinner 5 days a week,
30 minutes x 5 = 2 and 1/2 hours.
Clean up,
25 minutes x 5 =2 hours 5 minutes.
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What is your time worth?
Let's say $30.00 per hour.
9 hours and 30 minutes x $30.00 hr =
$285.00 (NOT INCLUDING FOOD)
My service for 5 meals with 4 portions of each = $275.00 plus food. Worth it?
Q: Will you cook in my home?
A: Yes, I will cook in your home. I will be using your stove, oven, countertops, and sink.
I will, however, be bringing my own equipment (pots, pans, utensils, etc.), dish soap
and sponge, plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and broom and dust pan. The only room I
will be in is the kitchen. Baker Does It, LLC is covered by liability insurance.
Q: Do I need to be home?
A: No, you do not need to be home.
Q: How long will you be in my kitchen?
A: Depending on the number of entrees you select, I will be there anywhere from 3 to 5
hours?
Q: What areas do you service?
A: I service most of Montgomery and Delaware counties and some of Bucks and
Philadelphia counties.
Q: How is the food packaged?
A: I use Versatainers or aluminum pans, depending on the way you would like to heat up
your meals.
Q: How long will the food last?
A: Typically, the food will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to two months in the
freezer.
Q: I would like to bring a couple of meals to work for lunch (to show off!!) Can you
make smaller portion sizes to accommodate me?
A: Absolutely!! Also, if you have a couple of hungry teenage boys in your family, or you
want them to eat more veggies, I can increase the size of any entree or side.
Q: I would like to try some organic food. Any suggestions?
A: Yes, we can do a menu featuring any organic ingredients found at your local grocery
store.
Q: My grandmother used to make the best meatloaf, but I never have the time to
use her recipe. If I give it to you, will you make it for me?
A: No problem. I will do my best to replicate any old family recipe you have, time
permitting.
Q: I want to do something special for Mother's Day. Do you offer Gift Certificates?
A: Yes, Gift Certificates are available.
Q: Sounds great! How do I get started?
A: Go to the Contact Me page to find out how to get in touch with me.