Private In-Home Meal Prep in NYC
Fresh meals for the next 3–7 days, prepared in your own kitchen.
Choose your menu, approve your grocery cart, and let a private chef take care of the cooking. Your meals are portioned, labeled, and organized in the refrigerator — and your kitchen is left clean before the chef leaves.
$50 OFF YOUR FIRST TWO SESSIONS
New clients only. Applied to your first two completed cooking sessions.
- Meals prepared for 3–7 days
- Groceries paid for directly by you
- Complete kitchen cleanup included
Plans
Choose Your Meal Prep Plan
Select the amount of food that works for your week. Every session includes menu planning, grocery cart preparation, in-home cooking, labeling, storage, and kitchen cleanup.
3–4 Day Meal Prep
A practical option for households that want several days of fresh lunches and dinners without planning, shopping, cooking, or cleaning.
Starting at $260
- Personalized menu
- Grocery cart preparation
- In-home cooking session
- Meals portioned and labeled
- Refrigerator organization
- Complete kitchen cleanup
- Up to 4 household members
Groceries are purchased separately.
Choose 3–4 Day PlanWeekly Meal Prep
A larger cooking session designed to prepare a wider selection of meals for the week ahead.
Starting at $350
- Personalized menu
- Grocery cart preparation
- In-home cooking session
- Meals portioned and labeled
- Refrigerator organization
- Complete kitchen cleanup
- Up to 4 household members
Groceries are purchased separately.
Choose Weekly PlanBoth plans include households of up to 4 people. Each additional household member is +$40.
Base pricing is designed for combinations such as two adults and two children or three adults and one child. Final menu volume may be adjusted based on household composition, portion preferences, and selected dishes.
Sample menus
Choose a Menu
Start with one of our sample menus or use it as inspiration. Dishes can be adjusted based on your preferences, dietary needs, allergies, household size, and grocery budget.
Italian Menu
Comforting, familiar dishes built around seasonal vegetables, rich sauces, fresh herbs, and classic Italian flavors.
Sample dishes
- Creamy pumpkin soup
- Roasted tomato bruschetta
- Eggplant parmigiana
- Chicken with lemon, herbs, and roasted vegetables
- Beef ragù with pasta
- Fresh basil pesto
- Mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto
The exact menu is finalized after a short consultation.
Choose Italian Menu
Mediterranean Menu
Bright, balanced meals with roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, olive oil, grains, chicken, fish, yogurt sauces, and seasonal salads.
Sample dishes
- Beet, feta, and arugula salad
- Fennel and orange salad
- Mushroom cream soup
- Chicken souvlaki
- Lemon-herb potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Bulgur or couscous with herbs
- Yogurt and herb sauce
The exact menu is finalized after a short consultation.
Choose Mediterranean Menu
Eastern European Menu
Warm, satisfying dishes inspired by Eastern European home cooking and adapted for convenient weekly meal prep.
Sample dishes
- Borscht
- Creamy mushroom soup
- Beef stroganoff
- Chicken cutlets
- Buckwheat with mushrooms
- Roasted potatoes
- Beet salad
- Stuffed peppers
The exact menu is finalized after a short consultation.
Choose Eastern European MenuSample menus are provided as examples. Your final menu will be confirmed before the grocery cart is prepared. Ingredient substitutions and additional dishes may affect grocery costs and, in some cases, the chef fee.
Process
How It Works
A simple process from your first request to a refrigerator filled with fresh meals.
Tell Us About Your Household
Submit a short request with your household size, food preferences, allergies, preferred cuisine, ZIP code, and approximate date for your first cooking session.
We Contact You
We will call you or message you through your preferred contact method to clarify the details, answer questions, and understand what you would like to eat.
Your Menu Is Prepared
A preliminary menu is created based on your preferences, dietary restrictions, household size, selected plan, and grocery budget. You review and approve the menu before anything is ordered.
We Build Your Grocery Cart
After the menu is approved, we prepare a grocery cart through a suitable grocery store or delivery platform. Examples include Whole Foods Market, FreshDirect, Wegmans, and Instacart-supported stores. You receive the cart, review it, and pay the grocery store directly. The chef fee and grocery cost remain separate. Personal grocery shopping is also available upon request for an additional fee, if you would rather the chef handle the order.
Groceries Arrive at Your Home
Your groceries are delivered to your address on the scheduled cooking day before the chef begins working. The delivery window will be coordinated during booking.
Your Chef Arrives
During the first visit, the chef will ask for a quick 10-minute introduction to your kitchen, including cookware, appliances, storage areas, building access, and any household preferences.
Cooking Begins
The chef organizes the workspace, reviews the delivered ingredients, and begins preparing your menu. A first cooking session usually takes approximately 7–8 hours, depending on the plan, dishes, kitchen setup, and household size.
Session length is an estimate and may vary.
Everything Is Stored and Labeled
Meals are portioned, packaged, labeled, and organized in your refrigerator. Storage and reheating guidance can be provided when needed.
Your Kitchen Is Cleaned
Before leaving, the chef cleans the work area, cookware used during the session, counters, stovetop, and other affected kitchen surfaces.
Cleanup covers the cooking session and does not include unrelated household cleaning.
Less Planning. Less Cleanup. More Time for Your Week.
No daily grocery decisions. No evening cooking. No pile of dishes after work. Your meals are already prepared, organized, and ready when you need them.
Save Time
Spend less of your week planning meals, shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
Eat Fresh Food at Home
Enjoy meals prepared specifically for your household in your own kitchen.
Keep Control
You approve the menu, grocery cart, ingredients, and budget before the cooking session.
Gallery
From Fresh Ingredients to a Ready Week
Berry Blini with Sour Cream
Whipped Ricotta Breakfast Bowl
Housemade Honey Granola Bowl
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Marinated Feta & Herb Bowl
Berry Blini with Sour Cream
Roasted Chicken Thigh Roulade Bowl
Spanish-Style Seafood Paella- Homemade Ricotta Syrniki
- Prosciutto, Melon & Arugula Salad
- Garlic Shrimp Spinach Tagliatelle
- Fennel & Orange Chicken Salad
Trust & Safety
Certification & Insurance
Professional food preparation in your home should come with professional standards. Wayfarer Zuevcheff operates with food-safety certification and business insurance for additional peace of mind during every in-home cooking session.
NYC Food Protection Certified
Your meals are prepared using professional food-handling, sanitation, storage, and kitchen-safety practices. The chef holds a New York City Food Protection Certificate and applies these standards throughout every cooking session.
Food safety • Proper handling • Sanitation • Storage practices
Insured In-Home Service
Wayfarer Zuevcheff carries business liability insurance for in-home cooking services, adding an additional layer of protection while work is being performed in your kitchen.
Professional service • Liability coverage • Added peace of mind
Reviews
What Clients Say
“I didn't realize how much mental energy cooking every day was taking until I tried this service. Having everything ready in the refrigerator completely changed my week.”
Julia D.
Mediterranean Meal Prep
“The food was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully organized. The kitchen looked exactly as it did before the cooking session began.”
Michael R.
In-Home Meal Prep
“Everything was clearly labeled, easy to reheat, and still tasted fresh several days later. I'm planning to try another menu next time.”
Sophie M.
Italian Meal Prep
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
3–4 Day Meal Prep
A practical option for households that want several days of fresh lunches and dinners without planning, shopping, cooking, or cleaning.
Starting at $260
- Menu planning
- Grocery cart preparation
- One in-home cooking session
- Portioning and labeling
- Refrigerator organization
- Cooking-related cleanup
- Up to 4 household members
Groceries are purchased separately.
Book 3–4 Day Meal PrepWeekly Meal Prep
A larger cooking session designed to prepare a wider selection of meals for the week ahead.
Starting at $350
- Menu planning
- Grocery cart preparation
- Extended in-home cooking session
- Portioning and labeling
- Refrigerator organization
- Cooking-related cleanup
- Up to 4 household members
Groceries are purchased separately.
Book Weekly Meal PrepAdditional pricing information
- Additional household members: +$40 each
- Groceries are paid separately and purchased directly by the client.
- Optional reusable containers may require a refundable deposit.
- Additional travel charges may apply outside the standard service area.
- Complex menu requests, unusually large quantities, or additional dishes may require an adjusted quote. Any adjustment will be discussed before confirmation.
Save $50 on Your First Two Sessions
New clients receive $50 off each of their first two completed cooking sessions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Plan Your First Meal Prep Session
Answer a few quick questions. We will contact you to confirm availability, discuss your preferences, and prepare a preliminary menu.
Food Protection Certified • Insured In-Home Service