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Weekly/Bi-Weekly Service

Special Diets

Private Parties

Intimate Dinners

* Vacation Chef Service*

Private Cooking Lessons

Catering

Gift Certificates

Grocery Shopping

Food Service Consulting

 


 

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Service

This All-Inclusive Service  plan includes the initial assessment interview, research and planning for your special menu, travel time, grocery shopping, cost of ingredients, meal preparation, cleaning, trash removal, printing of menu, heating instructions along with serving suggestions. You may choose from any of the many entrees from the Standard Menus including: meats, poultry, seafood, pastas as well as vegetarian & vegan dishes. I will then prepare and package your meals to your specifications. Whether you like your food hot or mild, low fat/sodium, fancy or simple. It can be made and package it to fit your needs. Package options range from: Single Servings, Packed For Two or Family Style. Each entrée is served with complimentary side dishes.

All Inclusive Service Options:

Option 1.  Five Entrees, Four Servings, each is served with appropriate side dishes $300.00.  A total of 20 dinners for one, 10 dinners for two, or 5 dinners for four (Preferred Service Plan) 

Option 2.  Five Entrees, Two Servings, each is served with appropriate side dishes $265.00. A total of 10 dinners for one, or 5 dinners for two.

Option 3. Three Entrees, Four Servings. A total of 12 dinners for one, or 6 dinners for two. Call or e-mail for pricing.

Option 4. Three Entrees, Two Servings. A total of 6 dinners for one, or 3 dinners for two. Call or e-mail for pricing.

*Extra Servings ~ up to two additional servings will be billed at a rate of $15.00 each.  

A standard 5/4 package with: one extra serving would be - $15.00 x 5 servings = $75.00 would be $375.00   - two extra servings would be - $15.00 x 2 x 5 = $150.00 would be $450.00

Extra Side Orders will be billed at a rate of $6.25 each for a standard 5/4 package


*Food Storage Containers ~ Price does not reflect a one time, annual time fee for containers.

~ Regular Service ~ Disposable or Reusable Plastic $60.00 * Pyrex $80.00

~ Occasional or One Time Service ~ $15.00 per cooking date.


 

Special Diets

 

Fee For Professional Services Plus Cost of Ingredients

This option is available for individuals having "special dietary needs" or those who prefer to eat "Premium" ingredients on a regular basis.  Special needs diets will generally require more research and planning time. Certain ingredients, such as Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Organic Produce, Premium Cuts of Meat like Fillet Mignon, Prime Rib, Wild Game or Free Range meats will carry significantly higher costs and are often only available at specialty markets. This plan provides the same benefits as the Standard Service Plan described above, although you pay a set fee for the service, plus the cost of ingredients. Whatever diet you are on, be it Weight Watchers, the Atkins Diet, the Zone or South beach I can work with you and your health care professional to help you adhere to your dietary goals.

Option 1. Five Entrees, Four Servings. A total of 20 dinners for one, 10 dinners for two, or 5 dinners for four $250.00.  Plus the Cost of Food

Option 2. Five Entrees, Two Servings. A total of 10 dinners for one, or 5 dinners for two $225.00.  Plus the Cost of Food

*Food Cost for a five entree service generally falls between $70.00 - $110.00.

A food deposit of $ 100.00 is required for this service option.


Private Parties

Planning to entertain a group of friends?  Let me take over the chore of planning and cooking so you can spend time with your guests. I will design a menu according to your needs. Call or e-mail for details.


Intimate Dinners

Want to impress that special someone? Thyme2Dine Personal Chef Service can help add a special touch to that special evening. This service includes a freshly prepared four course meal along with table service. Leaving you free to entertain your guest. Cleanup available.  Sample Menu. Call or email for more info.


 

Vacation Chef Service New

Picture this. You and your family just arrived at your vacation home after a long drive to the Green Mountains. The car is finally unpacked. Tired and hungry, you begin to wonder what's for dinner. Sure there are lots of restaurants in town. You could load up the family, drive to a restaurant only to wait for a table.  Wouldn't it be nice to just relax and not have to get back in the car to go anywhere tonight?  

Avoid the hassles of waiting for a seat in a busy restaurant after sight seeing or a tiring day on the slopes.  Why not let me prepare your dinner for you?  After all, you are on vacation.  I can provide your daily meals or even have a meal waiting for you upon arrival. I offer a diverse menu ranging from traditional comfort foods to gourmet cooking. Menus are custom made to your taste preferences and dietary needs. Your food is freshly prepared for you to enjoy in the comfort and privacy of your vacation home.

Your private chef can allow you to enjoy more of your vacation and less time worrying what's for dinner. I'll plan a menu according to your needs, do all the shopping, arrive at your vacation home, prepare your meals, even clean the mess.  Service is flexible and can be one time, occasional or as often as you like. Daily, weekend or weekly service plans available.

Pricing is generally comparable to dining in a restaurant, but will vary depending on the menu you choose, the number of servings and number of meals. Call (802)888-2946 or e-mail for details.

~ Welcome Dinner Service

I'll come by on your arrival date and prepare a Welcome Dinner for you to enjoy upon arrival at your vacation home. Call (802)888-2946 or e-mail for details.

~ Grocery Shopping Service

No more hassles waiting on line in the grocery store. I can stock your condo or vacation home kitchen with your favorite foods and drinks for you to enjoy when you arrive. Don't waste your precious vacation time worrying about needing to go to the store. That's not why you came to Vermont; is it?  Fill out your online grocery list.  I'll do the shopping so you can enjoy your time vacationing. Call (802)888-2946 for details.


 

Catering

Having a party? I can also do catering for 12 to 100 guests. Call (802)888-2946 for our catering menu or additional info. 

 


 

Private Cooking Lessons

Don't know how to cook? No Problem! I will design a lesson plan based on your personal cooking interests then plan your special menu and a shopping list. I'll bring the groceries and equipment necessary to teach you how to cook in the comfort and privacy of your own home. When it's done, you get to sample what you have just learned how to prepare. Below is a sampling of Lesson Plans that I offer. Lessons are custom made for you. If you don't see it just ask. Class times range from 2 to 4 hours.

~Cooking Light - Learn how to prepare healthy Low Fat meals for you and your family.

~Quick n Easy - Delicious meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

~Pasta Making - Make your own homemade pasta and complementing sauces.

~Soups - I'll teach you how to prepare your favorite soups.

~Vegetarian Cooking - Learn to prepare meat free, filling and tasty recipes that could satisfy a carnivore.

~International Flavors -Where would you like to go? Mexico, Italy, Asia, India, Greece, the Caribbean?

~Sushi - Learn how to purchase the freshest fish & roll your own.

~Cooking for the freezer -

~Whatever you want to learn to cook, Just ask.

Pricing for private cooking instruction is $50.00 per hour plus food cost (minimum 3 hours).  This cost covers research, planning, travel, shopping, printing of training materials and instruction. Special group rates available. Call for details.


 

Gift Certificates

GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for any of our services and make great gifts for: Get-well wishes, new parents, anniversaries, newlyweds, time starved individuals, birthdays, holidays, or just to say I love you.  Call or e-mail for details.

 


 

Grocery Shopping

If you would like, I can arrange to pick up your other essential grocery items while shopping for food on your cook date. Pricing for Grocery shopping $25.00 per cooking date. No more hassles waiting on line in the grocery store. I can stock your kitchen with your favorite foods.  I'll do the shopping for you.  Send me your grocery list or fill out our shopping checklist.

 


Food Service Consulting

 

 I am also available for professional consults on:

  • Menu Planning & Design

  • Recipe Development

  • Staff Training

I have many years of experience in menu planning and recipe development.

Don't let your customers become bored with your menu.      Keep the fresh

ideas and business flowing.      Let me help design your next menu for you. 

 

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