the Personal Chef

Giving carolina professionals & families a week off from cooking.

Weeknight Dinner done.

You’re home. tired. Dinner should be the easy part.

Long day, huh, family? Exhausted?

Now you’re raiding the fridge, hoping for something reeeally good.

Then you’d have to cook it.

Take-out again? Meh. That’s getting old fast.

But what if dinner was just… done?

cast iron pans on a gas range

Over 25 years of Prepared Foods experience

  • Over 30 years of prepared foods and restaurant experience

  • Insured and ServSafe certified

  • Personalized menu options to accommodate couples and families

  • Freshly prepared meals delivered each week (‘frozen and shipped’..what?!)

  • Still solving the day-old question, ‘Who’s cooking tonight?

YOu don’t have to sacrifice time and energy anymore. I’ll cook and You do... you.

Enjoy a fridge full of fresh, weeknight meals ready when you are.

veggie pasta and tomatoes in a bowl

Love Note

"Wonderful experience for the hubby and I! Great conversation and the food was fresh and seasoned to perfection. We will definitely be booking him again!"

J. Sanford (Raleigh, NC)

Our Meal Services

  • Weeknight Meal Delivery Subscription

    Because you want nothing else but to come home on a weeknight to a ready-made meal. No chopping. No pans. No clean-up. Just you and a fork.

    skillet chicken dinner in a cast iron pan
  • Small Event Catering

    Because you should be enjoying making memories, not meals. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner for two or a party of fifty, we've got the food covered.

    meatballs and crab cakes on sheet pans
  • Coastal Vacation Cooking

    Because vacations are for relaxing. Is there really more to say? Enjoy every second of those North Carolina coastal views paired with local flavors prepared by Chef Carl.

    cucumbers and a knife on a cutting board

FAQs

  • We like things simple around here. Your meal delivery service entail:

    - Weekly Menu Selection (Mondays): On Mondays, I'll send you an email with a selection of seasonal entrees to choose from for the following week.

    - Place Your Order (By Tuesday Noon): Decide whether you'd like 3 or 5 meals. You can choose between individual portions or family-style meals, and select either standard or vegetarian options.

    - Chef's Preparation: After you've submitted your selections, I'll handle all the planning and cooking from there, filling our commercial kitchen with the fresh flavors and ingredients North Carolina has to offer. Yeah, we're cookin' with gas now.

    - Convenient Delivery (Sundays): Those meals go from my pots, containerized and packed, to deliver to your door on Sunday between 2 PM and 7 PM. Just heat and eat them whenever you like.

    Sidebar: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please let us know right away so I can determine if I can accommodate you.

  • We offer services in the Triangle area and the coastal towns of North Carolina, to include: Raleigh, Clayton, Holly Springs, Durham, Cary, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and Research Triangle Park.

  • The meals are prepared fresh and are best enjoyed within 4-5 days of delivery. They're packaged for refrigeration, so just pop them in the fridge when they arrive.

    If you need to keep them longer, you can freeze them for later use.

  • Each meal comes with simple reheating instructions. Most meals can be reheated in the oven or microwave in just a few minutes.

    I'm always happy to provide specific guidance if you have any further questions.

  • Yes, I am fully insured and hold all the required certifications, including ServSafe food safety and handling, to operate as a personal chef and caterer.

  • There's no long-term commitment required. You can order on a week-by-week basis, or choose a monthly subscription to save 5% on your orders.

    It's really up to you.

  • I recommend booking as early as possible to secure your date, especially for weekends and certain holidays.

    Generally, a notice of at least two weeks is appreciated, but feel free to reach out even if your event is sooner—we might still be able to make it work.

  • You can book for a special occasion dinner, specific days, or for the entire duration of your stay.

    We'll collaborate on a schedule that works best for you.

  • Sure! I can cater to groups of different sizes. For larger groups, we'll discuss additional staffing or service needs to ensure everything runs smoothly.

  • I'll handle all the planning, grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing, using available fresh, local products.

    I'll even wash the dishes.

    You're covered.

  • Sometimes, you just need a little more info. I get it. If there's anything else you'd like to know, don't hesitate to get in touch through our contact form.

life is just simpler when you let Chef Carl do the cooking.

No more long grocery store trips.

No more compromising drive-through menus.

No more pot-scrubbing or pan-scraping.

No more fuss about ‘who’s cooking tonight?’.

Just catch up with your people over great food.

You made it this far. The button’s down there.

 

chef looking at seafood display

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