Cuisine Inspirations, LLC

My service is a fee plus grocery cost, unless otherwise noted. This allows more customization for my clients; if you want surf & turf you will pay more than someone who would like a pasta dish. It is the fairest pricing structure I have come across. Bottom line: I like to provide customized pricing and menus, based on the client's individual preferences and event theme.

First, I like to find out what the client's expectations are: what is the event, how many people, and if there are any food preferences/allergies. From there I submit a menu for the client's approval. Once a final menu is determined we confirm the details (date, time, fee, menu, etc.) I purchase all of the perishable menu ingredients either the day of the event or the day before (if I will be preparing anything the day before). All items are prepared at the client's location as close to the event as possible, to provide the freshest flavors possible. If needed, I can also provide a server and cleanup staff.

I have real-life experience, having grown up in a restaurant, I worked as a culinary coordinator for a major upscale kitchenware retailer, where I created and conducted dinner parties and cooking classes for individuals and groups. I have also taken cooking classes at a local college as well as through the United States Personal Chef Association, of which I am currently a member.

I grew up in a restaurant, was always passionate about cooking, but did not like the lack of interaction between the chefs and the diners that comes with a typical restaurant environment. Being a personal chef provides me with the one-on-one experiences of being right in the center of the action, witnessing the responses to the food as it is enjoyed. That is what it's all about!

Couples planning wedding parties, Couples and individuals planning birthday parties and open houses, Individuals looking to surprise a loved-one with an Intimate Dinner for Two, Clients interested in learning more about cooking and/or becoming more comfortable in the kitchen, Clients hosting school events in their homes, Small businesses hosting team-building events, Clients who have dull knives and need them sharpened, People looking for help in planning and executing in-home events (graduation, engagement, wedding, etc.) People looking for help with special diets, both in preparing foods themselves and having someone come into their homes on a regular basis to prepare the foods for them Doctors' patients who need to follow limited diets, are apprehensive, and/or don't know where to start

A few years ago I partnered with a doctor's office. This doctor has an integrative approach to wellness, and with her direction I have been able to help many of her clients feel more comfortable with their new diets. Several of the patients even commented that they feel more comfortable in their kitchens, and have (successfully) attempted some of the recipes and techniques in their own homes! Cuisine Inspirations' goal is in part of our name: to educate, entertain and INSPIRE our clients to be more comfortable in their own kitchens!

It is important to work with someone who is approachable; someone who will work with you to develop a menu based on YOUR likes & dislikes, your theme, and within your budget. Look for a provider that will use the freshest ingredients, made at the last possible moment to provide a menu that is clean and fresh. A provider that will be able to make any minor adjustments based on ingredient quality, weather changes, and any other uncontrollable factors.

"How many years have you been in business?" "How many of this type of event have you conducted?" "How does your service work (fee/deposit requirements), how much time will you need to prepare the menu, etc.? "Will you be using your kitchenware (cookware, serving, etc.), or do you need to use mine?" "If you need to use my kitchenware, who will cleanup after the event?"