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Lindsay Jara is a Personal Chef and Caterer serving the Chicago area. Appetites Personal Chef Service focuses on Meal Service for individuals and families as well as Party Catering. A Fondue Fountain is available to make your party memorable!

Meal Services

A Personal Chef can take the hassle and stress out of dinner time for the busy individual or family with personalized Meal Services. You and the chef will work together to design a meal plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. The menus are tailored especially for you because special care is taken to note your likes, dislikes, allergies, and special diets.

Service Name Description Starting At*
Weekly

Five meals, eaten once in a week, refrigerated, add $5 for each additional family member. Add the cost of groceries. This plan is designed for families of 2 or more.

$25.00/meal
Bi-Weekly

Five meals, each eaten twice in two weeks, refrigerated and frozen, add $5 for each additional family member. Add the cost of groceries.

$20.00/meal

Catering Services

Your party will be attended to from start to finish. The chef will prepare the food, serve, and clean up the dinner. The host and guests will be able to fully enjoy the party and not have to worry about anything!

Service Name Description Starting At*
Appetizer Party

A party with bite sized finger foods displayed on platters or passed by waiters. The hourly charge is adjusted for large parties. Additional help may need to be hired. Add the cost of groceries and supplies to the hourly charge. Please contact the chef for an estimated budget.

$50.00/hour
Sit Down Party

A party where each guest is served buffet, family style or in courses. The hourly charge is adjusted for large parties. Additional help may need to be hired. Add the cost of groceries and supplies to the hourly charge. Please contact the chef for an estimated budget.

$50.00/hour

Special Catering Services

Appetites Personal Chef Service can customize your party and make it a special event to remember.

Service Name Description Starting At*
Dinner For Two

The chef will prepare a romantic dinner for two that is perfect for many occasions. Anniversaries, Birthdays, Mother’s Day or even a gift for someone special is a great time for a restaurant style dinner served at home by a professional chef. Your table will be set, each course will be served with wine, and you will be attended to by the chef herself. Groceries and wine are included in the cost.

$300.00/party
Chocolate Fondue Fountain

A chocolate fondue service may be added to your event for a small fee plus the cost of dipping treats and chocolate. It will be refilled and managed for the length of your party at no additional cost.

$75.00/party

*Appetites specializes in parties and events from 2 guests to 100. Pricing is based on the number of guests, style of party, and the menu selections. Please contact the chef for an estimated budget.

Pricing is available for Birthday Cakes or other specialty services.

Gift Certificates are available in any amount.