Personal Chef Manistee

About Natasha

Everyday I take my passion for cooking and wellness and turn it into delightful plates for my guests, their families and friends. I have been cooking since I can remember. Hobby to career (and still hobby), I am a graduate of the Personal Chef Program from IAP, Manager Food Safety Certified and have worked in several outstanding restaurants with experience in both front and back of house services, specializing in management. I have catered everything from casual luncheons to high end and top notch private dinner parties and weddings throughout the years all over Michigan. I enjoy cooking healthy yet delicious food and using quality ingredients that fit our local seasons here in northwestern Michigan. I can’t ask for a more rewarding career than to cook for the families and friends of this beautiful state!

Busy lifestyles have their rewards and are best balanced with other markers of a life well lived - conscious eating and time with family among them. Personal Chef Natasha takes care of the time consuming tasks of meal planning, shopping and cooking healthful cuisine that is ready when you are. All meals can be made Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, and Allergen Free. I prefer to use the freshest and most locally sourced ingredients possible to reflect the beauty of the surrounding northwestern Michigan area. Coming together at the dinner table is carefree with masterfully prepared meals at the ready. Meals everyone will love and remember. We create specialty Italian Sodas using ICE products that come in a large variety of tasty flavors, have no added sugars or artificial dyes, caffeine optional, dairy optional and sold at your local Meijer! Personal Chef Natasha provides customizable in home service options to suit your needs for one easy all-inclusive fee. All services include customized menu planning, the cost of groceries, shopping, cooking in your home, packaging and storing all of your meals in your refrigerator/freezer, heating instructions and a sparkling clean kitchen upon completion. Your peace of mind is also guaranteed, so you can relax and go about your busy day.

Step 1: Consultation

Personal Chef Natasha will conduct a one-on-one, personalized intake consultation in person or by phone, which provides an opportunity to learn you likes/dislikes, allergies, preferences and anything else that will enable her to create Ah-mazing menus and outta this world food, just for you!

Step 2: Menu Planning

Many options are available to create any lifestyle accommodations you are needing – Vegan, GF, RSF, NF, DF, Allergen Free, Paleo, Keto and more using only organic and local ingredients whenever possible, each menu created for you will be personalized with your tastes and preferences in mind. Personal Chef Natasha uses the latest in dietary cooking techniques and utilizes the best in quality products found on the market. Menus are always approved by you first.

Step 3: Cook Day

This is where the fun begins! On the prearranged cook day, I shop for your ingredients that morning assuring the freshest products are used. After selecting your bounty of fresh food, I will head to your house and your kitchen* for several hours of personalized meal prep. All meals are packaged into the serving size you prefer and are waiting for you to simply follow the heating instructions and eat the moment you get hungry! *We will require the sole use of your kitchen on cook day.

Sample Dishes

You are probably curious about what kind of food can be created and what a typical menu might look like. Every menu includes tons of fresh organic veggies, legumes, and whole grains packed with nutrition! Dishes created by Personal Chef Natasha are pretty to look at and even better to eat! With a focus on REAL FOOD, you may quickly discover every meal is your favorite!

Here’s a glimpse into some of our most popular and memorable dishes, showcasing both our traditional options and some dietary options.

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie - Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

A classic comfort meal and well loved favorite! Easily made into a vegan, fully plant based product that has the same heartiness and flavor profile as the original!

Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole - Vegan Taco Tater Tot Casserole

A family fave and easily made into a vegan, plant based, nutritionally dense meal for everyone to enjoy!

Chicken Curry - Chickpea Curry

Whether it has chicken or chickpeas, curries are traditionally loaded with veggies and these won’t disappoint! Tomatoes, onions, garlic, edamame, peppers (and sometimes chickpeas) mixed with garam masala spice blend create a hearty and flavor heavy meal served over nutritionally dense quinoa!

These are just a few of the many wonderful options that Personal Chef Natasha can create for you and your loved ones to enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal during the busy week!

VALUE & BENEFIT

The value of a personal chef who specializes in dietary nutritional needs can be priceless to busy, health conscious individuals who don’t have the time or energy to cook for themselves or their families. Whether they are stressed out about work, have overactive schedules, or just trying to manage life day-to-day, the last thing busy people want to worry about is eating healthy at every meal. With Nat’s Personal Chef Services, your trained personal chef will:

PLAN a healthy, robust weekly menu full of organic, whole foods that work with your body

SHOP for fresh and local ingredients specific to your meals, handpicking the best in quality products and the freshest of food

CREATE delicious, hearty and nutritious entrees with accompanying sides

PREPARE meals in the convenience of your kitchen, properly label and store your meals for easy enjoyment

CLEAN UP and sanitize your kitchen afterward, and….

PLAN the next delicious, healthy menu!

FEED THE FAMILY SERVICES:

When busy lifestyles make thoughtful meal planning a challenge, Personal Chef Natasha takes care of your weekly dinner needs. Starting with your family’s favorite flavors, menus are created that will satisfy all. Meals are balanced with body fueling proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Ingredients are sourced from the finest natural grocers (where available), ensuring the freshest foods available. Most of all, her meals make every day suppers feel special.

FEED THE FAMILY INCLUDES:
*4 well balanced meals (entree + 2 sides)
*4 servings per meal

COST: $700