The Companion Experience
More Than a Chef.
Someone You Know.
When you work with The Companion Chef, you work with us — Alex and Selkie. We learn what you enjoy, what you avoid, how you like things seasoned, which dishes you want again and which family favorites you miss. That continuity is what turns weekly cooking into a personal chef relationship.
Three interconnected pillars
Together, They Create the
Companion Experience.
These aren't three unrelated add-ons. Exceptional food, trusted presence and thoughtful concierge work together — each one making the others more meaningful.
01
Exceptional Food
Individually created menus, grocery procurement, scratch cooking in your own kitchen, packaging, labeling and full cleanup. No fixed menus. No meal plans. No predetermined experience.
02
Trusted Presence
A consistent Companion who becomes familiar with your preferences, routines and household. The same person, every visit. Someone who gets to know you.
03
Thoughtful Concierge
Because we are already regularly present in the home, practical everyday needs naturally become visible — and can be noticed, coordinated and followed through.
Exceptional food
Real Food.
Made by Us.
We grind our own meats, make our own bratwurst, bake breads and pastries, and prepare soups, sauces and other components from scratch when doing so makes the food better. We also use smart professional shortcuts where they preserve quality and allow us to spend our time on the things that genuinely make a difference.
Our food · Made by us — not stock photography
Everything Included in Every Visit
Straightforward service, transparent ingredient costs and no grocery markup on major fresh ingredients.
Menu Planning
We plan dishes around your tastes, appetite, preferences and dietary restrictions.
Grocery Procurement
We handle the shopping and purchase efficiently. Major fresh ingredients are allocated to your menu at cost, without a grocery markup.
In-Home Cooking
Alex and Selkie prepare your meals in your own kitchen using professional culinary techniques and scratch cooking where it makes a meaningful difference.
Portioning & Labels
Meals are portioned into reheatable containers and clearly labeled for easy enjoyment throughout the week.
Full Kitchen Cleanup
We wash what we use, wipe down the work area and leave your kitchen clean and orderly.
Familiar Companionship
The same two owners return to your home, bringing conversation, warmth and a little something to look forward to.
Thoughtful concierge
Because Life Doesn't Stop at Dinner.
Because we are already regularly present in the home, practical needs naturally become visible. Appliance repairs, household services, appointments, maintenance and similar matters can be coordinated. The important differentiator is not simply making the telephone call — we follow through until it is done.
01
Notice
We observe what matters during every visit.
02
Coordinate
We arrange the right people and confirm timing.
03
Follow Through
We see the request to completion — not just the call.
04
Inform
With authorization, family receives a structured update.
An example
During a weekly visit, Mrs. Smith mentions her washing machine isn't working. Companion confirms her availability, coordinates the repair, follows the request through to completion, records the result — and with her authorization, keeps her family informed.
Your Food Should Taste Like Your Food
Menus can be adjusted around food preferences, allergies, texture preferences and dietary restrictions. If you have a meal plan or recipes supplied by a physician or Registered Dietitian, we can discuss whether we can prepare them as written.
Menus are built around how you actually eat — not a template. Every dietary need, preference and restriction is part of the conversation from the start.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing.
Companion Three
$159per visit
Three different dishes. Approximately 5–6 servings. Menu planning, individual grocery shop, cooking, portioning, labeling, refrigerator organization and kitchen reset. Standard culinary pantry included.
Schedule a Complimentary ConsultationMost Popular
Weekly Five
$239per visit
Five different dishes. Approximately 8–10 servings. Menu planning, individual grocery shop, cooking, portioning, labeling, refrigerator organization and kitchen reset. Standard culinary pantry included.
Schedule a Complimentary ConsultationComplimentary Consultation
Free
A relaxed conversation to learn about tastes, routines, appetite, dietary preferences and what you want from the service. No commitment.
Book a Complimentary ConsultationGroceries are additional and purchased specifically for your household — one shop, one receipt, no markup. Our standard working culinary pantry is included in the service fee.
What to expect
How a Visit Works
01
Plan Your Menu
A few days before your visit, we confirm your dishes and any preferences or changes.
02
We Shop Efficiently
We purchase the fresh ingredients needed for your menu and allocate your portion of the ingredient cost.
03
We Cook in Your Kitchen
We arrive together and prepare your dishes in your home, with time for conversation along the way.
04
Portion, Label & Clean
Your meals are packaged and labeled for easy reheating, and we leave the kitchen clean and orderly.
05
Next Week Starts Before We Leave
Before we head out, we'll talk about what sounds good for next week — favorites you'd like again, something new you'd like to try, or a dish you've been craving.
Ready to Begin a Conversation?
Every Companion relationship starts with a conversation. Tell us what would make life at home easier.