Fees, Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Weekly Meal Service -
Direct reimbursement for groceries plus an hourly fee for shopping and
food preparation time.  Shopping and cooking time will vary based upon
menu selection, number of people, number of entrees, etc.  
Click Here to Request Information.

Dinner & Cocktail Parties -
Menus for a 3 course dinner begin at $45 per person including food and
labor with an 8 guest minimum.  Cocktail menus begin at $20 per person
with a 20 guest minimum.  Service staff can be arranged.  Gratuities are
not included.  Please
click here to request complete details and menus.

Cooking Classes -
Cooking classes are generally customized based on your preferences and
are often taught in a weekly series over the course of several weeks.  
Classes will include instructional materials, copies of prepared recipes and
a tasting of the prepared menus at the end of the class.
Cooking classes can also be tailored into a combination cooking
class/dinner party and/or wine tasting.  
Please
click here to request information.

Wine Tastings -
Arrangements will be made for you to purchase the chosen wines from a
wine retailer near you.  An hourly fee for set up and conducting the tasting
will be charged.  We will provide each participant with written materials to
help them understand the labels, variety of wines tasted, and room for
tasting notes should they wish to enjoy these wines again in the future.  
Please
click here to request additional information about this fun service.

Wine Stocking Consultation
Please click here to request additional information regarding sommelier
services.

Deposit & Cancellation Policy
We require a 50% deposit for all dinner or cocktail parties with the balance
being due at the party.  For weekly meal service, we require 72 hours
advance notice for a cancellation or you will be expected to pay a $100
cancellation fee.  Repeated last minute cancellations for weekly meal
service clients may jeopardize your time slot availability and/or cause
Houston Personal Chef Services to terminate the relationship.  We
certainly understand that things come up and will do our best to
reschedule you should there be an occasional emergency.  
Weekly Meal Service (We currently have only ONE opening for a Houston Resident!)
Imagine having all the meals of your choosing prepared for you
weekly in your home, neatly packaged in the refrigerator or freezer with simple
instructions for reheating.  This is a fantastic way to assure busy professionals and
families with hectic kid schedules eat regular home cooked meals.
Contact us for
more details and menu samples.

Dinner & Cocktail Parties
Enjoy a gourmet meal of your choosing in the comfort of your own home.  Menus
can be as simple as a backyard BBQ, ethnic adventure, brunch OR a three, four or
five course meal.  Invite the friends and be prepared for a wonderful experience.
Contact us for menu ideas or share your own with us.

If you are looking for a variety of interesting
hors d oeuvres for your next cocktail
get together let us know.  From simple to extravagant, we can fill your home, office
or gallery with wonderful aromas, flavors and colors.  

Cooking Classes
Ever enjoy a dish in a restaurant and wish you knew how to prepare it?  Or ever
found yourself admiring ingredients at the local grocer but unsure how to cook it?  
With Houston Personal Chef Services custom cooking classes, you can let us know
what you are interested in learning about cooking and we will make that happen
for you.  Cooking classes can be also be turned into a Dinner Party, making for a
fun learning experience topped off with a memorable meal.  
Contact Us for details.

Wine Tastings
This is an excellent way to enjoy good company with friends while learning more
about your tastes in wine.  Tastings can be based on red, white or sparkling
wines, wines from a particular region, vertical tastings (tasting the same wine from
multiple vintages), dessert wines, ports, etc.  Let us know your interests and we can
customize a tasting to meet your specific needs and budget.  
Inquire for details.

Wine Stocking Consultation
If you need help stocking your cellar, look no further.  We'll sit down and discuss
your tastes and goals for starting, building and maintaining a wine collection you can
enjoy and cultivate.  We don't have to tell the neighbors how you suddenly became
a wine expert.  
Inquire.

Services

Weekly Meal Service
Dinner & Cocktail Parties
Cooking Classes
Wine Tastings
Wine Stocking Consultation
Services & Fees
Houston Personal Chef Services
713.677.4070
chef@houstonpersonalchef.net
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