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Weekly Private Chef Services

Personalized Meal-Prep For Busy Professionals Who Want To Save Time And Energy For What’s Most Important.

  • "While vacationing in Pebble Beach for the summer, we hired Yaza to meal prep food for our family twice a week. She not only filled the fridge with delicious food, she also took care of all the grocery shopping for the entire week. It was such a nice additional service, especially during Monterey Car Week when it's impossible to get in and out of Pebble Beach! Our kids loved her food and we only wished we could hire Yaza back home as well."

    Tanya Campbell

  • "Yaza was so easy to work with, she was very flexible with menu options and even last minute changes. The food was just loved by all, I could not recommend Yaza enough! Will be using her for the next event we have! She set up the dinner with beautifully presented menus."

    Maxine Otto

  • "Yaza was awesome, and can clearly cook! The dining aspect was 10/10 but Yaza really made the experience. She's friendly and down to earth which really made the whole dinner more relaxing."

    Anna Webster

  • "The dinner Yaza prepared for our family was over the top delicious. We were all talking about it days afterwards. Her happy and professional personailty was also really nice! This is the second dinner we have booked with Yaza and we're already looking forward to the next."

    - Gavin A.

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Spend more time doing what you love while we do the Menu Planning, Shopping, Cooking, and Clean-up.

Are you one of many who have become too busy to balance your workload, after-school activities, and social calendar with what to make for dinner every single day all while attempting to stay on track with health goals?

We've got you covered with customized, healthy, in-home weekly meal prep services.

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How It Works

  • • During your free zero-commitment consultation, we discuss your desired amount of meals per week, ideal schedule, allergies and dietary restrictions, and health goals.

  • • Two days before service, we will send a your menu for approval.

    • Bespoke menus contain everything you love and nothing you don’t.

    • Request any additional grocery items if needed.

  • • Conveniently pay your weekly invoice online

    • You will be emailed your menu with serving instructions and an ingredients list

    • We are proud to be a paperless business!

  • • Arrive home to your sparkling clean kitchen + stocked fridge

    • Meals are ready to eat or reheat

    Send all feedback so I can further tailor your meals to your palate

  • • Just imagine… healthy food at your fingertips! No more standing in line at the grocery store, tying on an apron, or dirtying your kitchen!

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JUST IMAGINE: NO MORE STANDING IN THE GROCERY LINE OR DIRTYING THE KITCHEN!

Home-delivery meal systems still require you to tie on an apron and be in the kitchen for an hour after your long day or meal-prep for the week on a Sunday when you would rather be with relaxing or enjoying irreplaceable time with loved ones. With our weekly Private Chef Services you will arrive home to a refrigerator and pantry fully stocked with healthy prepared dishes suited for the whole family (even the picky kids). Just follow the simple reheating instructions on your custom menu, sit back, and enjoy!

Services and Rates:

In-Home Weekly Meal Prep Chef:

$95 per hour plus the cost of food.
Most Client requests average 6 hours weekly. Groceries average $200 weekly.

Recipe Development/ Recipe Testing :

$95 per hour plus cost of food and equipment.

I'm Hungry and busy. Let's start now!

Rates do not include the cost of food and equipment, applicable local tax and fees such as service charges, assistants, event type, and travel. Please inquire for a custom quote.

All Clients Receive:

  • Healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and/or dessert for up to 7 days.

  • Ready to heat-and-eat.

  • Easy-to-follow heating and serving instructions.

  • Individually portioned grab-and-go (if you wish).

  • Complimentary grocery shopping - stocking your favorite on-hand items.

  • Eco-safe, zero-waste packaging.

  • Dietary template-friendly meals: Keto, Whole 30, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Anti-inflammatory, Allergies/Intolerance, Raw, Plant Paradox (Lectin-free), SIBO, pre- and postnatal support, and more.

  • Ingredients you love and none of what you don’t.

  • Healthy kid-approved meals and snacks.

  • Organic + fresh ingredients from local farmer’s markets and purveyors.

Individualized Meal Plans That Grow With You

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PLUS . . .

  • Free weekly menu planning services and email correspondence

  • Menu-approval before service day

  • Emailed menu and ingredients list with simple reheating/serving instructions

  • Unlimited dish requests and diet modifications

  • Priority in my schedule for Dinner Parties

  • Holiday and special occasion meal-prep (when available)

  • A sparkling-clean kitchen after each service

  • Convenient online/paperless billing

  • A schedule that’s easier to manage

  • Efficient, insured, timely, and trustworthy service

  • More free time and less stress!

Let's Get Cooking!
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“…Yaza’s happy and professional personality really shines next to her food. She’s a pleasure to work with…”

-Gavin A.

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Background

Prior to owning and operating Your Chef Yaza, I spent 12 years immersed in the San Francisco restaurant industry as a General Manager in nationally renowned fine-dining establishments, including A16, Liholiho Yacht Club, and Coi. Through this experience, education at The Culinary Institute of America, becoming a trained postpartum doula, and worldly travels, I am confident in creating nearly any cuisine for your dinner party, weekly meal prep, or retreat. With my background you can rest easy knowing you are enjoying nutrient-dense, seasonal and delicious foods. To read even more about me and my path to inspiring wellness, visit the About page.

How Do I Start?

Beginning with a free consultation, we will discuss your general needs for ongoing services or a special event. We then create a menu that works with your specific nutritional needs, budget, and schedule. Pricing varies per customized plan and event.

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