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We get to know you
We learn your household’s preferences, dietary needs, schedule and goals.
Full-service in-home meal preparation
The meals you want.We handle the rest.
Your MCS chef plans, shops, cooks and cleans, preparing personalized meals in your kitchen so you can enjoy more of your week.
✓Every menu is reviewed and approved by our lead Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Weekly personal chef service starting at $350 + groceries • Serving Northern Virginia since 2007
Nutrition oversightMenus reviewed by our lead RDN
Truly personalizedBuilt around your household and goals
Prepared in your homeWe shop, cook, package and clean
Local and establishedServing Northern Virginia since 2007
More ease in your week
Imagine getting to 5:30 without wondering what’s for dinner.
When meals are handled, you get back the time and energy that disappears into:
- Meal planning and making another grocery list
- Shopping after a full day
- Cooking separate meals for different needs
- Takeout that never feels quite right
- Cleaning the kitchen yet again
You open the refrigerator, and a meal made for your household is ready.
One less thing on your plate
Your chef handles the hard part.
A familiar weekly rhythm designed around your household, not a generic rotating menu.
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Your chef plans, shops and cooks
Your meals are prepared in your own kitchen during a scheduled service.
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You enjoy your week
Your kitchen is clean, meals are stored, and dinner is ready when you are.
A different kind of meal solution
Personal chef service is personal.
Meal delivery can be convenient. MCS goes further by tailoring the entire service to the people at your table.
| What matters | My Chef Shirley | Meal Delivery | Meal Kits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals personalized to your household | ✓ Yes | Limited choices | Fixed recipes |
| Menus reviewed by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | ✓ Yes | Varies | Typically not |
| Special dietary needs accommodated | ✓ Personalized | Limited options | Limited options |
| Meals adapt to your preferences and feedback | ✓ Your chef learns what you like | Fixed menu | Fixed recipes |
| Chef prepares food in your home | ✓ Yes | No | No |
| Planning, shopping and cooking handled | ✓ All handled | Delivered prepared | You cook |
| Kitchen cleanup included | ✓ Yes | No | You clean |
You don’t have to settle for food made for everyone when it can be made for you.
What your service includes
One service. A week of breathing room.
Service starts at $350 + groceries for three customized meals with two servings each. Add more meals or servings, breakfasts, baked goods, healthy desserts, or anything else you have in mind!
Full service begins at
$350 + groceries
Pricing is per scheduled chef service.
Custom menu planning
Grocery shopping
In-home preparation
Packaging and storage
Kitchen cleanup
RDN menu review
Exact service and pricing depend on household size, meal count and dietary complexity.
Made for real life
This may be exactly what your household needs.
Busy families
Get dinner back without giving up another evening to shopping, cooking and cleanup.
Working professionals
Come home to quality meals ready when your schedule finally gives you time to eat.
Special dietary needs
Enjoy meals designed around allergies, restrictions, preferences or nutrition goals.
New and growing families
Add meaningful support during a season when cooking is one more thing on a very full plate.
From MCS clients
What families say after their chef leaves.
★★★★★
“It was amazing last night to have such great food and a clean kitchen!”K., Aldie, VAClient of Chef Jeunice
★★★★★
“No longer feel the urge to order out with the variety of food, especially with how tasty it has been!”K., Reston, VAClient of Chef Arif
★★★★★
“Dinner was amazing… my son had the lamb chops and spinach and mushrooms. He ate the veggies!”J., McLean, VAClient of Chef Isabelle
RDNMenu review & nutrition oversight
The MCS difference
Nutrition expertise is built into the service.
My Chef Shirley is led by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, and every client menu is reviewed and approved by our lead RDN. That means your chef’s creativity is supported by professional nutrition oversight.
Better support for special diets
Thoughtful planning around the needs that shape how you eat.
Thoughtful planning around the needs that shape how you eat.
Health and enjoyment together
Meals should support your goals without sacrificing the pleasure of eating.
Meals should support your goals without sacrificing the pleasure of eating.
Start with a conversation
Have MCS contact you.
Tell us a little about what you need. An MCS team member will follow up by phone or email to answer your questions, explain your options and help you decide whether we’re a good fit.
Prefer to talk now?571-207-6641
Common questions
A few things people ask first.
How much does personal chef service cost?
Weekly full-service meal preparation starts at $350 per chef service, plus groceries. Your final price depends on household size, meal count and dietary complexity.
Are groceries included?
Groceries are purchased for your service and billed separately from the chef service fee.
Can MCS accommodate allergies or special diets?
Yes. Menus are customized to your household and reviewed by our lead Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. We’ll discuss your specific needs during the consultation.
Does the chef cook in my kitchen?
Yes. Your chef shops for ingredients, prepares the meals in your kitchen, packages them for storage and cleans the kitchen before leaving.
What areas do you serve?
MCS serves households throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and nearby Maryland. Contact us with your ZIP code to confirm availability.
More time. Less meal stress.