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Personalized Meal Preparation | New York
Your Meals. Your Preferences. Your Schedule.
Enjoy personalized, chef-prepared meals designed around your lifestyle. From menu planning and grocery coordination to cooking, portioning, and kitchen cleanup, Catering & Dining makes everyday dining more convenient.
- Personalized Menus
- Flexible Scheduling
- Chef-Prepared Meals
The Benefits
More Time for Your Day. Less Time Planning Meals.
Personalized meal preparation helps simplify your routine while giving you greater control over what you eat.
Customized Menus
Choose meals that reflect your preferences and dietary needs.
Consistent Portions
Discuss preferred serving sizes and meal quantities in advance.
Flexible Arrangements
Request a one-time cooking session or discuss an ongoing schedule.
Meal Preparation Options
Meal Preparation Designed Around Your Lifestyle.
Individual Meal Prep
Personalized meal preparation for individuals who want convenient meals throughout the week.
- Portions sized for one household member
- Menus shaped around personal preferences
- Flexible weekly or one-time sessions
Family Meal Prep
Custom meal planning and preparation for households with different preferences and schedules.
- Multiple serving preferences in one plan
- Shareable and individual meal options
- Scheduling discussed before confirmation
Fitness-Focused Meal Prep
Meals planned around client-provided portion preferences and nutritional targets.
- Portion sizes discussed in advance
- Protein and side combinations you prefer
- Not medical nutrition therapy
Busy Professionals
Convenient meal preparation for demanding schedules and limited cooking time.
- Efficient weekly cooking sessions
- Reheat-friendly portioning
- Clear storage and labeling guidance
Menu Inspiration
Real Food. Personalized for You.
Your menu is developed around your preferences. The following dishes are examples of meals that may be considered during planning.
Breakfast Options
- Vegetable Egg Scramble
- Overnight Oats with Fresh Fruit
- Breakfast Potatoes and Eggs
- Greek Yogurt with Fruit
Lunch Options
- Grilled Chicken with Rice and Vegetables
- Seared Salmon with Roasted Potatoes
- Turkey Meatballs with Seasonal Vegetables
- Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Dinner Options
- Herb-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
- Lean Beef with Rice and Broccoli
- Baked Salmon with Seasonal Vegetables
- Vegetable and Grain Bowl
These are sample meal ideas, not a fixed menu. Final selections depend on dietary needs, ingredient availability, and your approved plan.
Create My Personalized MenuCustomization
Every Meal Starts With Your Preferences.
Use these steps as a guide when you submit your inquiry. Selections are discussed during planning — this section does not calculate nutrition or pricing automatically.
- 1
Choose Your Proteins
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fish
- Turkey
- Plant-based proteins
- 2
Choose Your Vegetables
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Green Beans
- Spinach
- Seasonal vegetables
- 3
Choose Your Carbohydrates
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Pasta
- Other preferred grains
- 4
Choose Your Portions
- Standard portions
- Larger portions
- Client-specified portions
- 5
Choose Your Schedule
- One-time
- Weekly
- Twice weekly
- Custom
Our Process
Personalized Meal Prep, Made Simple.
- 01
Share Your Preferences
Tell us your meal preferences, dietary requirements, household size, and desired schedule.
- 02
Review Your Custom Menu
We discuss meal options and prepare a proposed menu for your approval.
- 03
Receive Your Proposal
Review the proposed number of meals, ingredient arrangements, service scope, and pricing.
- 04
Confirm Your Cooking Session
Complete the required agreement and payment steps before your session is confirmed.
- 05
Enjoy Your Prepared Meals
Your chef prepares, portions, and organizes the agreed meals during your scheduled service.
Flexible Scheduling
Make Meal Preparation Part of Your Routine.
Whether you need help preparing meals for one busy week or want to establish a consistent cooking schedule, we can discuss arrangements that fit your routine.
One-Time Meal Prep
A single scheduled cooking session based on your requested menu and meal quantity.
Weekly Meal Prep
Discuss a regular weekly cooking arrangement for ongoing meal preparation.
Twice-Weekly Meal Prep
Request two cooking sessions per week when additional preparation or a different meal schedule is preferred.
Recurring arrangements are subject to availability and an approved agreement. No automatic subscription is created by submitting an inquiry.
Discuss a Weekly Meal PlanYour Service
Thoughtful Preparation From Start to Finish.
Personalized Menu Planning
Meal selections discussed and approved before preparation.
Ingredient Coordination
Ingredient planning and purchasing arrangements specified in your proposal.
In-Home Cooking
Meals prepared in your kitchen as part of your scheduled service.
Portioning
Meals divided according to the agreed quantities and serving preferences.
Storage Guidance
Appropriate storage and reheating information provided for prepared meals.
Kitchen Cleanup
Cleanup of the cooking area according to the agreed service scope.
Personalized Dining
Meals That Reflect the Way You Eat.
High-Protein Preferences
Vegetarian Options
Pescatarian Options
Dairy-Free Preferences
Gluten-Free Preferences
Ingredient Exclusions
We discuss dietary preferences and ingredient restrictions during planning. Allergy accommodations are evaluated individually, and cross-contact risks must be considered.
Meal Prep Pricing
Your Plan. Your Portions. Your Proposal.
Meal preparation pricing depends on the number of meals, menu complexity, ingredient requirements, location, and scheduling arrangements.
Number of Meals
Portion Sizes
Menu Complexity
Ingredient Requirements
Cooking Frequency
Your personalized proposal will specify the total price, ingredient arrangements, service scope, and payment terms before confirmation.
Request a Meal Prep ProposalWhere We Serve
Personalized Meal Prep Across New York.
Queens
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Long Island
Catering & Dining is based in New York and considers in-home meal preparation requests throughout our service area. Scheduling and travel arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Preparation & Storage
Prepared With Care. Stored With Confidence.
Safe Food Handling
Meals are prepared using food-handling practices appropriate to the service.
Portioning & Containers
Meals are organized into agreed portions using suitable food-storage containers.
Storage Information
Clients receive relevant refrigeration, freezing, and storage guidance.
Reheating Guidance
Reheating instructions are provided where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meal Prep Questions, Answered.
How does your meal prep service work?
We discuss your meal preferences, prepare a customized proposal, and schedule an in-home cooking session once the booking is confirmed.
Can I choose my meals?
Yes. Menus are developed around your preferences, ingredient requirements, and the service arrangements available.
How many meals can I request?
Meal quantities depend on your needs, menu complexity, available cooking facilities, and the time required for preparation.
Can I request weekly meal preparation?
Yes. You can inquire about recurring weekly arrangements. Scheduling and pricing are confirmed individually.
Do you provide groceries?
Ingredient sourcing and purchasing arrangements are explained in your personalized proposal.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We discuss dietary needs before booking and confirm what can be accommodated safely.
Do you prepare meals in my home?
Yes. Our current meal preparation service is designed around cooking in the client's kitchen.
Are meals delivered?
Off-site preparation and delivery are not currently advertised as part of our standard in-home meal preparation service. Contact us to discuss the available options.
How are meals stored?
Prepared meals are portioned and organized for appropriate refrigeration or freezing, with relevant storage and reheating guidance.
Do I need an account to submit an inquiry?
No. You can submit an initial inquiry without creating an account.
Will I be charged automatically every week?
No. Submitting an inquiry does not create an automatic recurring subscription.
Start Your Personalized Plan
Spend Less Time Cooking. Enjoy More of Your Week.
Tell us how many meals you need, what you enjoy eating, and how often you'd like meals prepared. We'll help you explore a personalized plan.