Perhaps you love great food, but are busy with work, family, and other commitments.

Personal Chef (Weekly service)

Are you a busy parent or couple who simply doesn’t have time to cook? Do you think of yourself as a foodie who wants to expand your food knowledge and experience more pleasurable eating? Your passion for food can thrive even under the most hectic of schedules.

Imagine the convenience of coming home to a clean kitchen and two complete meals ready when you are! I prepare meals in your home on a weekly basis. There are no pre-set menus, as each one is customized to your dietary and taste preferences. I use seasonal organic ingredients whenever possible and sustainably farmed or raised fish and meats. Menus are emailed weekly to you for approval. You may choose from the following plans:

Option 1
Two 2-course meals (soup or salad, protein, starch and vegetable) in portions of 4 each. This option gives you 8 portions.

Option 2
One 2-course meal (soup or salad, protein, starch and vegetable) that serves 4 and two freezer main course dishes in portions of 4-6 each. This option gives you up to 16 portions (4 fresh and 8-12 frozen). These freezer main courses are designed for you to add a starch and/or vegetable to make a complete meal in about 20 minutes.

All the meals are packaged and labeled along with heating instructions, if necessary.

You’ll love the bonus of having more time for family and friends, with wonderful meals as the centerpiece. Relax and enjoy dining in your home without fuss or stress. Several of my clients are families with children of varying ages. I find these children grow to love the experience of new foods and flavors as their exposure to them increases. Contact me today to discuss your needs and pricing.

Gift Certificates

An expecting mother or person recovering from a medical condition would truly appreciate relief from shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. Newlyweds or harried moms can enjoy more free time with a Blissful Kitchen Gift Certificate. Click here to order your certificate.

Catering

Catering San Francisco Each event menu is created based upon your individual tastes and preferences. Events are staffed by trusted, high-quality professionals that include pastry chefs, servers, and bartenders. You won’t have to search for or coordinate rentals, since I can make those arrangements for you. The result is a well-planned, smooth event experience in your home. You’ll like the feeling of having individualized attention, and knowing that I’m looking after the details. Contact me for a catering quote.

Weight Management and Nutritional Enrichment

If you are trying to reduce your caloric intake or are struggling with portion control, I can simplify mealtime by having everything ready when you are. Customized menus mean you can eat palate-pleasing, nutritious, and delicious food without feeling deprived. My expertise is ideal for those trying to optimize their fitness levels and improve their overall health and performance by making changes to their diet.

Professional Athletes
To meet your needs as a professional athlete, I work with your health care professional and/or trainer to create delicious menus that enhance your performance and sense of well-being while staying within your dietary guidelines. My customized program includes partner education that reinforces the nutritional program in the home and helps clients adhere to the program. In partnership with your health care professional, I incorporate super-foods (http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/82/97166.htm) into your daily diet as well as low-glycemic (http://www.lowglycemicdiet.com/gifoodlist.html) options when appropriate. Begin your life-changing journey today and get the results you need.

Cooking Lessons and Demonstrations

Sip, eat, and learn while I teach, or gather a group of friends to have a hands-on cooking class in your home. Custom packages are available for individuals and groups. Popular occasions include showers, birthdays, girls or guys night in, and more. All classes are customized based upon your interests and skill level. Let me create a unique cooking class for you and your guests.

Event Planning

Have you ever attended an event that the host seemed to thoroughly enjoy? Perhaps you need logistical assistance but not catering services? One consistent comment I receive from clients is how much more relaxing it is to have me focus on the details. As a former corporate event manager, I’m experienced in coordinating all the daunting details that must come together to produce a smashing success. I handle all the logistics, including vendor selection and negotiation, and entertainment. Whether your event is a small, casual affair or large, elaborate wedding, I can make it memorable for your guests and enjoyable for you. Make your next event memorable.

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"Chef Dorothy makes every dinner delicious and carefree. I know her food will be perfectly prepared and my house will look like she had never been there!"
Stephanie – San Francisco

"I hired Dorothy because I feel that healthy, wholesome food should be provided for my family at mealtimes. The stress of shopping and preparing meals after hours of carpooling, homework, and my own responsibilities was turning dinner into a less-than relaxing time for me."
Khristine – Hillsborough

"Chef Dorothy catered two holiday parties for us and not only was the food spectacular, the rentals were coordinated flawlessly and the events were very successful. We were without electricity for two hours during one party but her team pulled everything together!"
Susan – Belvedere