Meals by Maria
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Responds in about 2 hours
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About
Hi, I’m Maria — a passionate personal chef based in San Diego, offering wholesome, flavorful meals made with organic, quality ingredients and love.
I provide weekly meal prep (in-home or delivered), private dinners, and personalized menus tailored to your dietary needs—from family-friendly meals to individuals, date nights, or any special occasion. I focus on quality, flavor, local ingredients when possible, organic/ grass fed meats and wild caught seafood if desired.
Whether you’re a busy parent, health-conscious professional, or vacationing family, I create food that nourishes and delights—without the stress of planning or cooking.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves Chula Vista, CA
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, and Zelle.
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
14 photos
Projects and media
14 photos
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Suzanne E.
2 weeks ago
I have a very busy schedule with working and having a pup to care for at home. Meal prep saves my life during the week and Maria’s food is exceptional! I didn’t have many expectations trying this out for the first time a couple months ago but she has exceeded all my expectations! First, Maria’s communication about my dietary restrictions, what I usually eat day to day, and heat tolerance was very thorough. Second, she recommended me several options of dishes that I might enjoy. Third, after deciding the dishes for the week, she was punctual and was very accommodating on the time frame I could have the meals delivered to me. Lastly, the food was far far better than anything I’ve ever made for myself! The flavor profile was better than the majority of high quality restaurants I’ve been to. I couldn’t have been more impressed. I’ve used Maria’s services 3 times now for meal prep and i couldn’t be happier! — recently I booked Maria to come to my home and cook a meal for a birthday dinner party. She was on time, professional, and once again, the food as to die for! Everyone there was blown away and it helped me be able to relax and enjoy the party. She accommodated some of my guests by making certain foods gluten free or vegan. Overall, her presence at the party was the perfect mix of professionalism and acting like one of the guests. I am so excited to continue booking Maria for future services!
Alicia H.
2 weeks ago
Delicious meal, you can tell she puts her heart and soul into every dish!
Credentials
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Maria Presti