Do I have to be a "senior" to use the service?
No. While our services are marketed and catered to the nutritional needs of older adults, people of all ages can use Chefs For Seniors.
What does the service cost?
The price of our services are region-specific and depends on your individual needs. Our goal is to provide an affordable solution that seniors can use long-term. For example, in Madison, WI where the company was founded we have clients that’ve enjoyed chef-prepared meals every week for 10+ years.
Clients can use the service 2x per week, weekly, every-other-week, or monthly depending on specific meal plan needs and budget.
We offer three different service packages to meet a variety of needs: Standard, Custom, and Hourly. Click HERE to set your location and request more information on pricing in your area.
Will insurance (Medicare) pay for this service?
Medicare does not cover Chefs For Seniors’ services. Some private Medicare Advantage plans offer a meal benefit, but those plans typically provide a limited number of meals after discharge from the hospital or a small grocery stipend.
However, many Long Term Health Insurance Policies cover in-home services like Chefs For Seniors if you are eligible to make a claim. Contact your local Chefs For Seniors office and your insurance provider to see if your plan includes this type of coverage.
How many meals will the chef make?
During a 2-hour home visit, your personal chef will prepare 4 different entrées and 10-15 individually-packaged servings of meals. The exact number of servings depends on your appetite and the types of meals ordered, and serving sizes can be adjusted with your chef.
How often does the chef come to my home?
Most clients have their personal chef visit their home every week, although some choose to schedule services every 2 weeks or 2x per week. We can work within your budget, appetite, and needs.
Do I have to be home while the chef is cooking?
You don’t have to be home during the chef’s visit, although most clients enjoy chatting with their chef. Arrangements can easily be made for the chef to cook while you’re not home, as long as they have access to the kitchen.
Can meals be delivered?
The primary benefits of our service are the level of customization offered by having your own personal chef prepare meals just for you and the unique experience during a service day. Our model allows us to accommodate a variety dietary concerns and unique food preferences that meal delivery services cannot address. When you experience a chef visit for yourself it’ll be something you look forward to every week!
What if I have a special diet or dietary concerns?
We can accommodate most dietary concerns and diets. Our chefs and menus are particularly well-suited for low-sodium, diabetic friendly, gluten-free, Kosher, and renal diet meals. We also take inspiration from the DASH Diet (Dietary Approach To Stopping Hypertension), when designing our weekly menu rotations. Our Custom Package is well suited for clients with less common diets or dietary concerns.
Will they clean the kitchen when they’re done?
We ask that your kitchen is clean when your chef arrives. Our chefs take pride in cleaning the kitchen thoroughly once they’ve completed the cooking.
Do I have to supply the cooking equipment?
Your personal chef will bring their own “toolbox” with pots, pans, knives, and utensils into the home. You don’t need to have anything on hand except an appetite and working appliances!
If I’m interested, what’s the next step?
Contact a personal chef near you or give us a call to set up a free, no obligation consultation with a local chef.