SaladFigs, Honey Goat Cheese & Pistachios
Over baby kale with a curried pomegranate vinaigrette
Personal chef · Meal plans · Small events · Postpartum meals · SF & East Bay
Come home to dinner already made.
Rustic, seasonal, flavor-packed meals, cooked in your kitchen by Chef Sarah Joy.
Holiday gifting
The gift that gets eaten the same day.
Give a week of dinners, a month of nourishment, or an edible gift box. For the holidays, a thank-you, or anyone who could use a little care.
The holistic approach
Your favorite meals, planned with you and cooked in your own kitchen.
We handle the shopping, the planning, the cooking, and every menu begins with what you love (and what you’d rather skip). It’s a plant-forward plate that’s personal in the best way: your tastes, your family, your table.
Weekly · bi-weekly · monthly
A fridge full of ready-to-heat meals. A kitchen left sparkling clean.
Plant-forward, never plant-only. Whether you want more vegetables, less fuss, or simply a fridge full of food you’re excited to eat, we’ll build a menu that feels like yours.
See packagesSample menus
Choose how to nourish your week.
Salad
SaladRoasted Butternut Squash & Farro
Arugula salad tossed in a Meyer lemon vinaigrette
EntréeBlack Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake
A client favorite
V
EntréeJamaican Curry
Made vegetarian or with chicken
DFGF
EntréeWild-Caught Salmon
Baked with a maple mustard herb sauce
DFGF
EntréeWhite Bean & Hominy Chili
Made vegetarian or with turkey
DFGF
EntréeVegetable Curried Pot Pie
Flaky crust, curried vegetables
DF
SideRoasted Cauliflower & Rainbow Carrots
Tossed with fresh herbs and garlic
Our offerings
Everyone has the right to eat well and feel good.
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Personal Chef Services
In-home · weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
A balanced plate created just for your dietary needs, with a variety of offerings to please everyone at the dinner table.
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Postpartum Culinary Services
In-home service or chef delivered
You need time to bond with your newest family addition. Now you can, knowing nourishing, home-cooked meals are waiting for you.
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Private Dinners
In your home · 4 to 25 guests
Intimate, chef-prepared seasonal dinners in your home for 4 to 25 guests. An evening to remember, without the catering-hall feel.
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Grazing Boards & Tables
Starting at $285 for 8 guests
Charcuterie boards and grazing tables built around the season and your guests, from a simple board for ten to a full spread.
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Edible Gift Boxes
$150 · made for two · East Bay delivery included
A seasonal spread for two, packed by hand: the kind of gift people actually open the same day.
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Small Group Cooking Classes
Small groups of 4 to 8
When kids prepare their own meals and are exposed to delicious whole-food options, they're paving the way for better choices in the future.
What people are saying
- “Sarah Joy is a WIZARD.”
- “10/10 hire her.”
- “YUM YUM YUM.”
- “She is a joy to have in our house.”
- “Every bite was incredible.”
- “So fabulous. YUMMM”
- “Truly delicious home-cooked food to soothe your soul.”
- “Mom, I eat foods that most kids won't!”
- “Chef Sarah Joy is a gem.”
- “That salmon dish is fabulous!”
“Chef Sarah Joy is a gem. Not only is her food fantastic, she is a lovely person. She's so easy to work with and her food is delicious. She can accommodate all food allergies and is always willing to swap something out if it doesn't work for our family. I honestly can't praise her enough. We feel so lucky to have found her and now can't imagine our lives without her!”
“You are so easy to plan with. You came up with a menu that worked with our tastes and preferences. The food was fresh, healthy and deliciously prepared! This is the second time we've worked with you and that salmon dish is fabulous! And since we asked for it, you made veggie dishes that were seasonal and went well with the salmon. Thank you Chef Sarah!”
“I cannot say enough good things about our meal. Sarah Joy is a WIZARD. She made the most incredible meal for my husband's birthday. She has impeccable taste and attention to detail. Every bite was incredible. We're also a gluten and dairy free household, and she was able to accommodate it, no sweat. 10/10 hire her.”
How it works
A full fridge. A spotless kitchen. A quieter week.
Imagine opening the refrigerator to labeled containers of food you’re excited to eat, with reheating instructions on each one. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, we cook, we clean, and you simply enjoy.
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Send an inquiry
Tell us about your household or your event with our short inquiry form. We usually reply within 24–48 hours.
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Free consultation call
Book a free call with Chef Sarah Joy to talk through your goals, tastes and a cooking schedule that works for your family.
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Food questionnaire & home visit
You complete our detailed food questionnaire, then we visit your kitchen to talk containers and details. We also offer a trial dinner for the family before the contract is signed.
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Menu planning
We create customized menus to meet the needs of each individual. If a family member requires something special, now is the time to make sure everything is taken care of. Menus go out 48–72 hours before cook day.
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Meal prep
We do all the shopping and arrive at your home to create delicious, nutrient-dense meals. Your kitchen is left clean and your fridge is full of ready-to-heat meals.
Meet the chef
Chef Sarah Joy
“My passion for food began at an early age when my mother would have my sisters and me in the kitchen assisting her in preparing elaborate vegetarian dishes for our family gatherings.”
After training in Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts at Bauman College, Sarah spent 12 years on the commercial side — developing recipes, running quality control for a San Francisco produce company and leading a vocational culinary program in Oakland — before returning to where her vision began.
Her storyWho uses our services
Let’s get you and your family eating the rainbow.
- Busy families who may have multiple food restrictions in the household
- Families caring for loved ones with dietary restrictions
- Professional couples who want to stop eating out and eat well at home
- Postpartum families in times of transition
- Friends and family gifting nourishing support
Serving El Cerrito, Richmond, Albany, Kensington, Berkeley, Piedmont, Oakland and Alameda, with San Francisco and beyond on request.
