Chef For A Day
A full-day, in-home culinary intensive.
Meals made. Skills learned. Confidence gained.
Available in Byron Bay & surrounds
Spend a day with me in your kitchen, your personal chef and guide. Together, we’ll:
Plan, prep, and cook every meal you’ll need for the next few days
Learn practical skills, shortcuts, and flavour techniques you can use every day
Organise your kitchen and routines so cooking becomes easier, faster, and more enjoyable
From My Kitchen to Yours
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1. Cooked by a Nutrition-Focused Chef
All meals are made by me, Amy — a chef with over 10 years’ experience and certified training in plant-based nutrition and holistic performance nutrition. Every dish is created with both flavour and wellbeing in mind.
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2. Small-Scale for Quality Control
I only take on a maximum of 3 households each week to maintain a premium, personalised service. Please enquire to secure your place or join the waitlist for the next opening.
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3. Prepared in a Council-Approved Kitchen
Your meals are safely prepared in a fully certified, council-approved kitchen, following strict hygiene and food safety standards.
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4. Fresh, Never Frozen
Meals are made to order and delivered fresh the day they were made — for a premium taste and nutrient-rich experience.
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5. Served in Reusable Glass Containers
Your meals can be delivered in reusable glass containers that go straight from the fridge to the oven for easy reheating. It’s a simple, low-waste system that’s better for your health and our environment.
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6. Locally Sourced Ingredients
I support local producers wherever possible — including fresh veggies from the Byron Farmers Market, ethically sourced organic meat from Locavore Regenerative Organic Butcher, and organic nuts and seeds from Honest To Goodness.
How It Works
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We’ll talk through your family’s lifestyle, dietary needs, and food preferences — what you love, what you avoid, and what you’d like more of — and see if we’re a good fit to work together.
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Your meals are prepared in my fully certified, council-approved kitchen. It’s a setup that lets me cook efficiently, calmly, and with full attention to quality (while keeping your kitchen free for family life).
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Meals are cooked to order and delivered fresh - never frozen. You can choose to have them packed in my reusable glass containers (oven- and dishwasher-safe) or in your own set of containers. We simply rotate them each week to keep things smooth and waste-free.
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Some families prefer a full weekly plan, others just want healthy lunches and dinners covered. There are no set boxes or lock-ins — we create something that actually fits your life.
Why Families Love This Service
✔ Nutrition-focused cooking
Every dish is designed with both flavour and wellbeing in mind. My background in plant-based and holistic performance nutrition means your meals are as nourishing as they are delicious.
✔ High quality ingredients
I shop at local farmers markets, source ethically raised meats my local butchers, nuts, seeds & grains from Honest to Goodness, and fresh seafood from The Bay Seafood Market.
✔ Completely personalised
No fixed menus or pre-packed boxes — everything is made for your household, your needs, and your preferences.
✔ Small scale, big care
With only three families at a time on my roster, I keep things high quality, personal, and consistent.
Pricing
Every family is different, so your quote is tailored to your household’s needs, preferences, and dietary style - ensuring a premium experience that suits your family.
How pricing works:
When I prepare a quote for your family, it’s made up of two parts:
Ingredient cost: $15–$25 per meal (depending on dietary requirements, preferences, and sourcing)
My time: hourly rate for planning, cooking, and delivery
To give you an idea:
Full weekly meal support: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and healthy baking for 7 days a week, for a family of 4 usually sits around $1000–$1500 per week
A lighter option: lunches and dinners for 5 days a week, for a family of 4 generally falls between $700–$900 per week
A note on final pricing:
The final cost depends on your family’s preferences — how many meals you’d like each week, and the style of food you enjoy. For example, fully organic ingredients or more seafood-based meals will sit at the higher end of the range.
Some NDIS-supported clients may be eligible — please enquire for details.
Breakfasts:
2 mornings of chia pudding with hemp seeds, berry coulis, toasted. coconut chips and sliced strawberries
2 mornings of bircher muesli spiced with apple, pear, cardamon, ginger and cinnamon, with activated almonds
2 mornings of crustless breakfast frittata with grated courgette, ricotta, sweet potato and cherry tomatoes with crispy thyme
1 morning of buckwheat pancakes which you warm gently in the oven and serve with fruit and yoghurt (provided)
Lunches:
2 lunches of roasted salmon, baby potato and dill salad with capers, cucumber and a french vinaigrette
2 lunches of chicken caesar salad with soft boiled eggs, sourdough croutons, toasted macadamias and creamy tahini-caesar dressing
2 lunches of soba noodle salad with sesame-crusted tuna steaks, kimchi, market greens and cashews
1 lunch of teriyaki tofu rice paper rolls with avocado, fresh herbs and satay dipping sauce
Dinners:
2 dinners of lamb koftas with roasted eggplant, fresh mint slaw and lemon-garlic-yogurt sauce
2 dinners of spring green risotto with fresh snapper pan-seared in garlic and herb butter
2 dinners of slow cooked beef, rosemary and red wine casserole, served with mash, broccolini and garlic confit
1 dinner of roasted butternut, caramelised onion and spinach lasagne, layered with creamy cashew béchamel and market veg
Healthy Snacks:
Raw lemon and passionfruit cheesecake slice made with activated cashews
Cacao bliss balls infused with Superfeast Lions Maine & Tremella
Spiced banana, walnut and bran muffins
A Taste Of Past Menus
Each week’s menu is unique and varied, but here’s an example of a full weekly meal support package for a family of four:
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