Frequently Asked Questions
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We plan, shop, cook, and clean up, so you don't have to. Your chef prepares meals in your home and leaves your kitchen clean, stocked, and full of delicious food.
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A meal kit ships you a box and a recipe card. A personal chef service means someone actually cooks in your kitchen, tailored to how your specific family eats, not a menu built for the masses.
No box to open, no recipe to follow, no extra dishes to do. Just a full fridge and a clean kitchen when you walk in the door.
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We start with a 2-week trial to make sure it's the right fit. After that, it becomes an ongoing weekly service. If it's ever not right for you, just give us 30 days' notice.
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I usually say the number of meals equals the number of hours it takes to cook them.
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Not at all! Many of our clients are at work, running errands, or juggling life while we're in the kitchen. As long as we have access to your home and any entry instructions, we're good to go.
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We use as much of your equipment, pantry items, spices, and other essentials as possible, so everything feels familiar and suits your taste. We'll bring specialty tools or ingredients as needed and will go over this during your consultation.
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Grocery costs and packaging are billed separately, so you only pay for exactly what you need. This allows us to tailor groceries around your budget and preferences (organic, local, specialty items, etc.)
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Everything is tailored to you, from gluten-free, dairy-free, or allergen-aware meals to kid-friendly dinners, gourmet dishes, or high-protein meal prep. We specialize in making everyday meals feel nourishing, convenient, and joyful.
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Yes! That's our specialty. We're experienced in working with allergies, autoimmune protocols, plant-based eating, and more. Your chef takes your dietary needs seriously, with creativity and care.
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Meals are designed to stay fresh for at least 4-5 days when stored properly. We provide food storage and reheating instructions and are happy to offer tips based on your schedule and fridge space. We can discuss this further during your consultation
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Life happens. We ask for advance notice (about 7 days), and you get one vacation week per quarter at no charge. Need more than that? A retainer equal to your full chef fee holds your spot, so your chef, your standard, and your place in the schedule are all waiting for you when you're back.
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1) We have a phone consultation
2) We send you a catering questionnaire to fill out and some quick paperwork
3) We create a menu and proposal based on your preferences
A 50% deposit is due to hold the date.
We bring the ingredients, the flavor, and the magic—so all that's left for to do is enjoy your dinner party.
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Just Table It serves families across Raleigh and the greater Triangle area in North Carolina, with services expanding to Charleston, SC.
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If dinner is a source of daily stress, if you're managing food allergies, or if you just want your evenings back, most families find it pays for itself in time, and in dinners that actually get eaten without a fight.
It's less "in addition to groceries" and more "instead of takeout, stress, and the mental load of figuring out what's for dinner every single night."
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At least a week out, but the more lead time you can give us, the more room we have to get every detail right.
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We don't provide alcohol, but we're happy to arrange a bartender for your event.
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It's never required, but always appreciated.