Private chefs cook for only one family and prepare meals as needed. A Personal Chef has several clients, usually one per day, and prepares and packages multiple meals in the client's home. A personal chef brings the joy of cooking and a balanced lifestyle right to your own dinner table.

Fully and joyfully! Sprig of Thyme has had extensive nutrition and culinary education and can cook with flare for any personal diet you may be following. This includes, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, low-sodium, calorie-controlled, lowfat, sugar-free, etc. As well as popular weight loss and management diets such as South Beach, Carb-Free, etc.

In addition, Sprig of Thyme has had a great deal of personal experience with illnesses such as Cancer, Diabetes, and Lupus. Sprig of Thyme is happy to be a food resource and support for people and their families as they take control of a major illness.

In California, Health Department regulations require that foods to be resold are prepared in either a commercial kitchen or in the client's home. By cooking in your kitchen I'm preparing your food in the same environment that you use when cooking for yourself and your family, thus abiding by California's regulations.

This is definitely not something to worry about. As part of the initial consultation, I will research your kitchen to see what kitchen tools, pots and pans, etc. you possess. I will bring with me whatever tools you don't have. If you would like, we can also talk about purchasing basic kitchen items.

Yes! Sprig of Thyme is saving you hours of time spent planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning up, on top of all of the rush hour grocery store dashes after work. Think of all of the quality free time you will now have to devote to other important areas of your life.

Plus, imagine the money you will be saving each week by not calling for take-out or frequenting your neighborhood cafes because you're too tired or too busy to cook. On top of that, what about all of the food items that always "go bad" before you find time to use them? Say goodbye to the expense and to the rotting odor! Now, factor in the amazing health benefits to having your own personal chef. You'll finally be eating balanced meals on a regular basis, personally customized to your dietary needs and tastebuds!

Your own personal chef is affordable, and a sound investment for a healthy future.