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About
I take your meal plan and make it a reality! Meal planning, prepping and portioning can be daunting. I do it for you so you have clean, healthy meals ready-to-go!
I'm also available for party meal prep, fun & casual in-home cooking lessons, meal plans, fitness plans and kitchen organization.
I'm a culinary arts graduate, ServSafe certified and insured.
I love to help people reach their health and fitness goals. Eating healthy and working out go hand in hand. Let's make it happen together!
Overview
Hired 35 times
Serves Bolingbrook, IL
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Aanchal S.
Jun 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nicole is a talented and highly efficient chef who makes some very tasty food. She is able to make just about anything you ask for, across all different cuisines, and is able to accommodate dietary restrictions and nutrition plans while also cooking 4-5 meals in under 2 hours. Nicole will do the shopping for ingredients, too, which is a huge time saver! It's a testament to Nicole that her customers, myself included, continue to book her months in advance.
Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Barbecue • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Daily • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Nicole's Fit Kitchen's reply
Thank you! See you next week. :)
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Joshua A.
Feb 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nicole was great to work with. Flexible with our schedule and her availability, also with her menu, she made us some amazing food, a nice variety, was very responsive, and left the kitchen in good condition. Also the food was clearly labeled, all around a great experience
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • Meal delivered • A few times per week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Nicole's Fit Kitchen's reply
Thank you Joshua!
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Amanda w.
Dec 7, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nicole came to our house and prepared a week’s worth of food for my family. She was responsive, collaborative and her food tasted great!
Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Daily • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Nicole's Fit Kitchen's reply
Thank you Amanda. It was great working with you and hope to again in the future. -Nicole
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Laura S.
Apr 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I asked her to teach me several ways to cook chicken, which she did: on the stove, in the oven and in a slow cooker. She was on time and had skills as a cook. I didn't really like how salty the food was or how much oil was used. I think it could have been improved if we had had a conversation in advance instead of just emailing. So I'd suggest that as a possible way to go in the future. Also, i didn't get the shopping list until the day before, which didn't give me much time to get all the food and necessary cooking tools.
Details: 1 person • I'm flexible • Basic cooking skills • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Nicole's Fit Kitchen's reply
Thank you so much for the review.
Since this was a cooking lesson, the salt and the oil was added by the client so this could have been easily adjusted by a quick in person conversation. It was mentioned that low saturated fat was preferred but we used olive oil, which I explained is low in saturated fat. I did mention that butter is also commonly used which is much higher in saturated fat. She said that she loved black pepper. Reduced salt was never mentioned in person or through email communication.
Additionally, for the majority of my clients I do the shopping. I always send the pantry/shopping list by the night before. If a client chooses to do their own shopping I'm unable to change my preparation schedule unless requested days in advance.
Finally, a tip is standard with a service such as a private cooking lesson so it seems that this level of service was not familiar. Per the review, and in person feedback, I did exactly what the job entailed.
Private Cooking Lessons
Adam B.
Nov 22, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I utilized Nicole’s meal prep offering and was very content with the service. She allowed me to customize the meals to my preference and was efficient when it came to preparation, storage and cleaning up after.
Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Daily • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Nicole's Fit Kitchen's reply
Thank you Adam! It was a pleasure working with you. Let me know if I can help in the future. -Nicole
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Nicole Louise Duval
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
They vary with each job.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to chat on the phone first to see exactly what they are looking for.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a culinary arts degree from the Illinois Institute of Art.
I am ServSafe certified.
I carry personal chef insurance.