Green Girl Personal Chef

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Introduction: 28 years in the restaurant industry Woman Owned Business 7 years Specializing in Allergies and Intolerances, Global Cuisine I am a classically trained chef from San Francisco. I have worked in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, the Caymans, Southeast Alaska, Newport,RI, Philadelphia, Monterey, Los Angeles, Portland and Myrtle Beach. I specialize in those with dietary restrictions and special diets. I use organic ingredients whenever possible, local meats, produce and sustainably sourced seafood. I love to create my own spin on regional and global dishes, heavy on produce, and well balanced. I also have a wine and cocktail background, as well as fine dining service, management, and corporate catering experience. Certified in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, and Food Safety. Ongoing training in food allergies, culinary dietics, vegan, vegetarian, raw, Paleo, elimination, etc. I offer: -Weekly meals for drop off...pricing on my website. -Private cooking lessons in home or online. -Private Dinner or Party up to 20 guests, larger on limited basis. - Drop off catering, large groups up to 100 Chef Melissa Houston Owner Green Girl Chef KC

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Hired 21 times

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2 employees

8 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Elli J.

Oct 8, 2019

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Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • French • Indian • Barbecue • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • My home, venue, etc.

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Erica J.

Mar 23, 2017

I walked in today after a long day at work and told Melissa that I must have done something right to deserve her! My fridge was full of delicious healthy meals and other food that I didn't have to shop for. She has cooked for our family of four for 8 months now, and I cannot imagine life without her. Our meals are prepared as healthy as they can be, using as much local, organic produce as possible. She is awesome at breakfasts, lunches, dinners (especially steaks!) and desserts when we splurge and have her make one. We physically feel better eating her healthy cooking, and she is very knowledgeable about how to make that individualized. She also is quick to figure out our tastes--she has us "down pat" and can predict what new foods we will like and not like! She has also become a family friend. We enjoy having her around--sunshiny personality and all. Like I said before, I must have done something right to have someone so talented cooking for me!

P. A. W.

Sep 29, 2019

Absolutely the best food!

Green Girl Personal Chef's reply

Thank you so much! I'll have to come cook for you when I'm in wine country 🌄

Lyn E.

Mar 20, 2017

She has been making delicious meals for our family for several months. She is an excellent chef, flexible, and dependable. I recommend her highly.

Robin M.

Oct 1, 2019

In August I was on a 9 day boat trip in Alaska..It was a 50' boat with 11 passengers. The galley was small yet Wow! Yet every day we were served an amazing breakfast, lunch, late afternoon snack and then dinner. Miles has the best energy and is an excellent chef. She really helped make the trip wonderful.

Green Girl Personal Chef's reply

Thank you so much Robin for the wonderful review! Although I think autocorrect made my name Miles instead of Melissa 😂. Thank you again, and please send me pictures!!

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Melissa Houston

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a base rate, then work with clients if they would like more food/time. I discuss my pricing individually based on diet and travel.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet with a new client, either on the phone or in person, and have a conversation about who they are and what they are looking for, as well as them learn about me. If they decide to go forward with becoming a client, then we set it up from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a professional chef since 2006, all around the country, learning all types of regional cuisines. I have a culinary degree from San Francisco, as well as a strong background in restaurants/catering/private chef positions.

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