The Red Ladle - A Personal Chef Service by Chef Rhonda DeGarmo, serving in Granada Hills in California.


Services and Pricing

Services for the personal chef business are tailored to fit your individual and family needs. It would be my pleasure to design a plan especially for you.

All Services include menu and recipe planning; grocery shopping and meal preparation in your kitchen; packaging, labeling, and full instructions for heating and serving; and clean up, leaving your kitchen with delightful homemade aromas. Five entrees are portioned for four (4) servings. Most entrees include a side dish with the exception of one-dish meals. Soup, salads, and desserts are not included but are available at an extra charge. Menu selections are due 48 hours prior to the cook date and can be made by phone or email.

$350 per cooking day, plus the cost of all food and wine purchases.

A typical cooking day includes up to 5 entrees plus side dishes.

For Singles Only: Includes all of the above but is packaged individually.

Containers

$25.00 One-time shopping fee plus the cost of the glass or reusable containers.

$20.00 Fee per cooking day for disposable containers.

Pricing available upon request for:

  • Private Dinner Parties
  • Special Events
  • Cooking Classes-Participation or Demonstration (in your home)
  • Gift Certificates
  • ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
  • Price does include applicable sales tax
  • A 24 hour cancellation notice is required for all services. Cancellation made within 24 hours will incur a $100 service fee plus the cost of groceries and supplies.

Additional Services

  • I am also very happy to work with your physician to customize a program for your special needs. Meal plans for weight management, cholesterol reduction, diabetes management, or blood pressure control can by customized to your tastes.
  • Pantry planning and kitchen organization is available at $50 per hour
  • Special Event planning and preparation is available at $50 per hour