Therese Hering
Chef-Owner
Meals Made Simple - Frequently Asked Questions
"Everything you see I owe to spaghetti."
- Sophia Loren
Q: What does Meals Made Simple do?
A: Meals Made Simple helps people and families with busy lives eat better, and most importantly, with ease and convenience. We prepare market fresh, healthy food in your home kitchen and store the meals in the refrigerator or freezer based upon your lifestyle needs. Best of all, we create personalized menus just for you and unique to your dining preferences and dietary requirements. Hiring Meals Made Simple is a great way to ensure that you and your family are eating well, while enabling you to save valuable and precious time.
Q: How does this service work?
A: First, is the in-home client assessment where we will fill out a detailed food questionnaire so I can understand your dining preferences, any special dietary needs, and lifestyle requirements. Then based on your preferences, I create sample menus for your approval and will schedule a cook date. On your scheduled day, I will do all the grocery shopping and come to your home to prepare your meals. Your meals will be packaged and labeled with complete instructions on how to enjoy them. You will come home to a clean kitchen and food ready to heat and eat.
Q: What does the service cost?
A: Pricing varies depending on the number of entrees and servings prepared. The cost of groceries and containers is not included in the service price allowing you to maximize control over the final costs of your menu plan. Please contact me for a quote based on your needs.
Q: What does the service price include?
A: The price of service includes:
•In-home client consultation (food questionnaire and kitchen review)
•Personalized menu research and planning
•Grocery shopping (The cost of groceries is not included in the service price.)
•Meal preparation, packaging, labeling, and storing
•Kitchen clean up
•Transportation
•Dry goods pantry (oils, vinegars, spices, baking staples)
•Washington State sales tax
Q: Do you cook in my kitchen?
A: All meals are prepared in the safety of your home kitchen and I bring my own equipment.
Q: How long will you be in my kitchen?
A: Typically, the service takes about four to seven hours from arrival to kitchen clean up. The length of time depends entirely on the quantity of meals prepared and the type of menu selected for the cook date.
Q: Do I have to be home when you come to cook?
A: You do not have to be home on your scheduled cook date as long as appropriate arrangements are made in advance for access to your home.
Q: How is the food packaged?
A: Packaging options will be discussed at the initial client assesment. Usually clients choose either Pyrex or Corningware containers that can go straight from the fridge to the oven. Re-usable plastic containers such as Gladware or Ziploc are another option.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Meals Made Simple is fully insured and licensed in Washington state. I also carry ServSafe certification.
Q: What area do you service?
A: Meals Made Simple services Snohomish and Lower Skagit County.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Contact me by phone or email to schedule an in-home consultation.
