Chef Miriam

Hello! Thanks for visiting my page! I’ve tried to include as much information here as possible. Please read and consider carefully before sending me a message. ————————————————— THE BIG QUESTION: how much does it cost? For meal prep, expect between $350 (minimum) and $600 per service day. One service day will typically yield a week’s worth of lunches and dinners, which will be stored in your fridge & can be reheated at your convenience. Meal prep service can be scheduled weekly, monthly, or every other week. Service includes menu planning, shopping, in-home cooking, and cleanup. Groceries are billed separately. In addition to meal prep, I am available for daily service (2-5x/week) as a private chef. Meals will be served hot, rather than stored & reheated. This is a premium option, and the overall cost will be higher compared to meal prep. Rates are determined after a consultation and trial session. My rate is per diem, and is based on a $60/hr base wage. Rates can vary significantly depending on the client’s individual preferences; therefore, I’m unable to quote an exact rate without completing a trial session. ————————————————— TRIAL SESSION RATES, and how it all works: For the trial session, you will be charged $40/hr, billed hourly. Groceries will be billed separately, and a grocery deposit will be required. Prior to your trial session, we’ll discuss your needs and food preferences. I’ll send you a list of menu ideas, and you’ll select what you’d like to try — or, you can send me your own recipes to prepare. I’ll create a shopping list and send it to you for approval. You’ll be able to check off any items you already have. I’ll pick up groceries at the Wedge Co-op before heading to your home, where I’ll cook, clean up, label your meals, and store them in the fridge. ————————————————— WHAT ELSE? I’m happy to offer my clients two additional services: 1. An a la carte menu of scratch-made condiments, seasoning blends, breads, and other pantry staples. These items can be ordered in advance, and will be delivered on your meal prep service day. 2. Premium wild-foraged mushrooms, at market rate. (At this time, these services are only available to meal prep and daily service clients.) ————————————————— PHEW. You made it through all the fine print! Read on to learn a little bit more about me: … I began my culinary journey as a teenager, cooking free weekly meals for anyone in need, with food that would otherwise go to waste. For the past decade, I’ve also cooked for several large-scale social justice movements. I have seven years of experience working for families and individuals, and I am a MN state-certified Food Safety Manager. I also have a certificate in Pastry Arts from Amaury Guichon’s Pastry Academy in Las Vegas, NV, and I’m a state-certified Wild Mushroom Harvester. My specialties and interests include: vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan diets; Indian, Persian, Eastern European, and Levantine cuisines (to name just a few!); fermentation and preservation; and foraging & local foods. I love learning about global cuisines and visiting international grocers. When I’m not cooking, foraging, or reading cookbooks, you’ll often find me making ceramics, working in the jeweler’s studio, or practicing my sewing skills. I am passionate about providing creative, delicious meals for those living with restricted diets. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, following a religious diet, or a doctor-mandated diet (etc), I would love to work with you! I’m also happy to work with anyone who eats everything. I enjoy building long-term relationships with my clients, and I look forward to getting to know you and your unique tastes. Hope to hear from you soon :)