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01. How do I get started with Holistic Chefs of America?

Begin by sharing information about your household, dietary preferences, allergies, kitchen and goals. This helps the team understand your needs and plan an appropriate program.

02. Who can benefit from a holistic private chef?

Our service supports households seeking organic, scratch-made meals, as well as clients whose meals need to follow a specific dietary protocol provided by their healthcare professional.

03. Do you accommodate specific dietary needs?

Available options include Organic Homestyle Cooking, Mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, weight loss, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, Paleo, Whole30 and Pescatarian approaches. Therapeutic Care adds ketogenic, Mediterranean and vegan cancer-care diets, kidney care, liver care, histamine-free, low-iodine, macrobiotic and carnivore programs. Availability depends on the selected program.

04. Where are your private chef services available?

Holistic Chefs of America serves Greater Atlanta, Georgia, including Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton and North Atlanta. Confirm availability for your specific address when discussing your program.

05. Do I need a meal plan before starting?

No. Share the dietary requirements or professional guidance you already have. The team can use that information to discuss menu planning and the appropriate service.

06. Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Holistic Chefs of America is licensed and insured to operate as a private chef service in the State of Georgia, and our chefs are ServSafe and background-check certified.

01. How is my personalized menu created?
Your menu is planned around your dietary preferences, goals, allergies, dislikes, household routine and any relevant physician or dietitian guidance.
02. Will I approve my menu before the chef prepares it?
Yes. Your chef sends the weekly menu for review and you can request swaps before groceries are purchased.
03. What types of meals are included?
A typical week may include a soup, a salad and three to four complete dishes with sides. The exact menu depends on your preferences and program.
04. Can you prepare meals for different family members?
Yes. Preferences, allergies and dislikes can be tracked for each person, and the Concierge program can accommodate different dietary programs within a household.
05. Can you prepare therapeutic menus?
Therapeutic Care is designed for protocol-focused meal preparation, with menus considered against guidance from your physician or dietitian.
01. How much does the service cost?
The current HCA program fees are $550 per week for Essential Holistic, $650 for Therapeutic Care and $950 for Concierge Holistic. Organic groceries are billed separately at cost.
02. Are groceries included in the weekly fee?
No. Groceries are separate from the chef fee and billed at cost for the approved menu.
03. Does the price change with household size?
No. Each program has one flat weekly price, whether you are cooking for one person, a couple or a family.
04. What is included in each program?
Essential Holistic covers personalized weekly meal preparation. Therapeutic Care adds protocol-focused planning and professional-guidance review. Concierge Holistic adds twice-weekly grocery procurement and cooking.
01. Where are meals prepared?

Meals are prepared from scratch in your own home kitchen by a chef trained in holistic cooking and the relevant dietary protocol.

02. How often does the chef prepare meals?
Essential Holistic and Therapeutic Care include one cooking session per week. Concierge Holistic includes two weekly cooking sessions.
03. How are meals stored?
Meals are portioned and stored in glass containers, labeled and organized for convenient use throughout the week.
04. Are reheating instructions provided?
Meals are labeled with warm-up instructions to make reheating easier.
05. Does the chef clean the kitchen after cooking?
A kitchen reset is included in the service, with the cooking space cleaned after preparation.
01. Does the chef cook in my home?

Yes. In-home cooking is central to the service, with meals prepared in your kitchen using ingredients sourced for your approved menu.

02. Are chefs trained in therapeutic protocols?

Our chefs are holistically trained and are ServSafe and background-check certified. They study the dietary protocol you select before cooking it in your home.

03. Will I work with the same chef each week?

Continuity matters, especially for therapeutic diets. We aim to keep you with the same chef from week to week, and your preferences and protocol are documented so every meal stays consistent.

04. Can the chef follow my physician's or dietitian's guidance?

Yes. Menus can be planned in consideration of guidance from your existing physician or dietitian. Medical decisions remain with your qualified care providers.

05. Can I request changes to the menu?

Yes. You review your weekly menu and can request swaps before groceries are purchased.

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Holistic Chefs of America brings personalized menu planning, organic and Non-GMO ingredients, and fresh in-home cooking together. Share your household needs and dietary preferences to learn which program may fit.
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