Personal Chef Services
Nourishing plant-based meals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Healing & Recovery Meals
When recovering from surgery or illness, the last thing one wants to worry about is cooking. Give yourself, a friend or loved one the gift of ease during a challenging time with Chef Melissa’s healing meal packages.
SAMPLE FALL HEALING MENU ITEMS:
Vegan Artichoke Leek Frittata & Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato Soup with gremolata
Slow Cooked Kitchari Lentil Porridge with Garlicky Sautéed Mushrooms & Leafy Greens and homemade Sauerkraut
Braised Tempeh with Stir Fried Vegetables, Golden Quinoa, and Miso Almond Butter Sauce
SERVICE INCLUDES:
8-12 servings of two healthy vegetarian or vegan meals (also gluten-fre, refined-sugar free, and focused on anti-inflammatory and healing ingredients), cooked with organic produce and delivered in compostable packaging.
THE FOOD:
Each meal features fresh seasonal ingredients and may include soups, stews, salads, curries, stir-fries, grain bowls, and many more unique dishes. Healthy desserts & fermented foods available as delicious add-ons.
Service area includes Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay Area cities. San Francisco and beyond available for an additional travel fee.
Meal package starts at $600, including groceries and local delivery.
“Chef Melissa was a real lifesaver during a tough time. My husband was having surgery, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to single handedly manage the meals during his at-home recovery. It was WONDERFUL having healing meals that I could heat up in just 15 minutes. Her package created so much ease for a potentially stressful time! ”
“Melissa is an extraordinary healing chef who infuses her pure and loving energy into her magical cooking. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the healing properties of a wide array of foods and utilizes her brilliance into creating delicious food medicine. Her exquisitely gorgeous meals, drinks, and desserts are not only a gift to the eyes, but divinely nourishing for the soul. ”
Chef Melissa is also available for custom services ranging from
recipe development, to custom small batch fermented vegetable creation,
and small dinner parties and happy hour style events .
Contact her directly to inquire about your desired service!