Questions and Answers

Here are several of the most frequently asked questions.  If you have a specific inquiry

which hasn't been covered here, please use the Contact Me link on this site or phone

Chef Patty at 412-334-5814.

Q. What is a Personal Chef?
A. A Personal Chef prepares custom meals which you have selected from a wide variety of options. 

These meals are stored in your refrigerator or freezer for you to enjoy at your convenience. All menu

planning, shopping, cooking, packaging, labeling and delivery are done by your Personal Chef.

Q. How does the Personal Chef Service work?
A. The service starts with a complimentary consultation during which we discuss your culinary likes and

dislikes, any allergies, special dietary needs or goals.  You may then select the date for your service to

begin and I will customize a menu plan based on your needs and preferences. On your selected cook day

I prepare your meals in my commercial kitchen, package and label with heating instructions and deliver

directly to your home.

Q. What type of meals do you prepare?
A. This service is tailored to meet YOUR needs and eating preferences. From comfort foods like

Italian meatloaf and roasted-garlic mashed potatoes, classic favorites of lemony Chicken Piccata, to

Barbequed Flank Steak with Chutney-Bourbon Glaze. I am also happy to prepare any of your family's

favorite recipes that you haven't had the time to enjoy in a while. Your meals will consist of the main entre

and side dish - usually a vegetable or starch chosen to compliment your entree.

Q.Do I heat the food?
A. Yes. Any entrees that have been stored in your freezer should be defrosted overnight in your

refrigerator and heated to be enjoyed at the peak of their flavor. I always leave you with easy to

follow heating instructions for each entree and side dish.

Q. What are some of the benefits of your Personal Chef Service?
A.There is a tremendous amount of convenience in having your meals sitting in your refrigerator

ready to heat and eat.  When you consider the time it takes to do shopping and menu planning, you'll

spend far less time telling me what to prepare for you each week or monthabout ten minutes!

Preserve health and enhance your wellness by eliminating unnecessary chemical additives,

high levels of sodium, trans fats and empty carbohydrates and by using the freshest

ingredients and best quality foods.

For clients wishing to reduce calories, Your Dinner Is Solved offers portion control packaging. 

This is great support for those following, or transitioning to, a new or challenging eating plan.

Special dietary requests for one or more members of your family can be met, so that mealtime

can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience for everyone.  

By selecting recipes that use the fruits and vegetables in season, you are assured of receiving foods

at the height of their freshness, flavor and nutritional value.

My clients really like having choices about the specifics of what goes in their foods.  If you're the type of

person that has to tell the waiter "no onions", "easy on the garlic", "does it have cumin?"  "can you put the

sauce on the side," etc.you are going to love having a Personal Chef.  After our first interview,

I'll be customizing your meals to meet all your personal preferences. 

Q.How do I get started?
A. Its easy!  Phone me at 412-334-5814 or use the Contact link to email me

and let me know the best time to reach you.

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