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About Us

A Unique Healthy Eating Alternative

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What's for Dinner? Ask today's busy households and you'll hear answers such as fast food or frozen pizza. Your schedule doesn't leave room for a lot of extras. In fact, how are you supposed to find time to prepare a delicious, well-balanced dinner? Or even to buy groceries? That's why Cheffy offers:

 

Now close your eyes and imagine coming home from a busy day. Within a short time you've filled your home with heavenly aromas and added the easy finishing touches on a wonderful dinner. Sit down and enjoy!

Gift Certificates Available

Member United States Personal Chef Association

Certified Personal Chef

About Personal Chef Cheryl Bowman Cheffy (as Cheryl likes to be called) received her degree in culinary arts from Williamsport College in Pennsylvania in 1974. She then went on to graduate top in her class at Julia Childs School L'Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne de Paris France; she is a Certified Personal Chef with the United States Personal Chef Association Federation & active member of the Charlotte Harbor Rotary Board.

Cheffy has over thirty five years experience in the restaurant, hotel and health care cooking field & has won numerous awards during her career. She has cooked for the likes of Gov. Bush, Bob Vela, the Robert Kennedy family just to name a few and now she would like to cook for you.

Bon Appetite.

Customized Menus

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My goal is to make each meal the very best you have ever tasted! In order to accomplish this I must know about your preferences and your dietary needs. I have the ability to prepare gourmet meals to your specifications as well as preparing favorite recipes you may have. When you hire me, I will come to your home and conduct an interview and complete a detailed questionnaire. I use the results to develop your menus. Each menu lists entrees and some side dishes for a two week period and is presented to you for your approval prior to your scheduled cooking day.

Meal Preparation in Your Home

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Once you have approved your menu, I will schedule a day to cook in your home. I arrive with all of the utensils needed to complete your meals. I cook the food in your home, then package and refrigerate or freeze each item, and leave thawing and reheating instructions. By following these instructions your meals will taste like they were just prepared! I leave your kitchen clean and home smelling wonderful. You simply reheat the meals and enjoy the free time, the clean kitchen, and the fabulous food.

Variety of Healthy Menus

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I have the ability to cook not only to your tastes, but also according to your dietary requirements. So, if you need a low fat meal and you don't eat red meat, don't worry. You may want to try the turkey and black bean chili, or maybe you would prefer the lime and cilantro marinated shrimp. If neither of these entrees appeals to you there are many more you can try. In fact, Over 300 entrees are available, which means you won't see the same meal twice in a 6 month period unless you request a repeat of favorites.

Complete Grocery Shopping

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On your scheduled cooking day, I will shop for the groceries needed for the meals on your menu. I will purchase all of the items needed and the cost of these groceries are incorporated into the charge for the two week service.

Freshest Vegetables

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On your scheduled cooking day, I will select the freshest vegetables available for your meals. If at all possible, I will use produce that was harvested that day.

Freshest Fish

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I will select the freshest fish available for your meals. All of the fish will be purchased the day we cook for you. If fish is available that was flown in on your cooking day, I will select that fish, even if I drive to three markets to get the very best!

Top Quality Meats

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The meats I select are of the finest quality available. The cuts are the tenderest, and all are purchased the day I cook for you. No frozen meat here! I offer beef, veal, lamb, pork, turkey, and chicken entrees.

Freshest Herbs & Seasonings

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The herbs used in your meals are fresh and harvested that day if possible. If the herb is not in season, I will purchase dried herbs and crush them when I use them. I grind our seasonings fresh each day and only as much as needed. These practices prevent the flavorful oils from evaporating while the herbs and spices sit on a shelf waiting for use.

FAQ

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What kind of service do you provide?

As a personal chef, I provide a family with freedom to have more time to spend with each other and reduce the stress of planning, shopping, preparing, and cooking meals. I provide all the equipment, cooking pans, utensils that I need to prepare meals in your home. You just come home and heat the meals in the oven or microwave and enjoy a healthy home cooked meal. I also do in home Dinner parties and Interactive Dinner Parties.

How much does your service cost?

Well that depends on a number of factors, your individual tastes, desires and diet. I provide; Personal Chef Service, in home Dinner Parties, and Interactive Dinner parties. All priced according to your needs.

Where do you cook the food?

I cook all the meals in your home, but I bring all of my own equipment. All I need from you is space in your refrigerator, freezer, an oven and Stove top.

How much time will you need in my kitchen?

With my Personal Chef Service, I'm typically in your home 5 to 7 hours depending on the menu. For Dinner Parties, 3 to 4 hours, before quests arrive, depending again on the complexity of the meal and number or guests. Interactive dinner parties, about 2 hours for prep.

How often do you cook for me?

I provide a 20-meal service. That is 5 entrees, 4 portions of each and 4 to 5 side dishes. That is the most economical; I do not cook for you every night. My service is designed for people looking for a long-term solution to their "What's for Dinner Dilemma."