A meal prep chef visits your home on a recurring schedule and batch-cooks a week's worth of portioned, labeled meals in one session. It's the most popular recurring service on ChefNearYou for busy professionals, families, and fitness-focused clients.
A week (or more) of meals cooked and portioned in a single visit
Menus built around your calorie, macro, or dietary targets
No need to be home during the cooking session
Flexible, pausable weekly or bi-weekly schedule
A meal prep chef visits on a recurring schedule — weekly or bi-weekly — and batch-cooks a set of portioned, labeled meals that you store and reheat through the week. It's the most popular recurring-revenue service on ChefNearYou and ideal for busy professionals, families, and fitness-focused clients.
| Service | Typical Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Meal Prep Chefs | $300 – $900 | per week (typically 10-20 meals) |
Exact pricing depends on guest count, menu complexity, and location. You'll receive a firm quote from your matched chef before booking — there is no cost to submit a request.
A chef who batch-cooks a week or month of ready-to-eat meals in your kitchen on a recurring schedule.
A chef visits your home on an agreed day each week, cooks a batch of meals based on your menu preferences, portions and labels them, and stores them in your fridge or freezer — ready to reheat all week.
Weekly meal prep in your area typically costs $300 to $900 depending on the number of meals, portion sizes, and ingredient quality requested.
Yes, meal prep chefs regularly work from macro targets, calorie goals, or a nutritionist's plan — just share the details in your request.
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