Frequently Asked Questions about our services:
What areas do you service?
We happily provide services to ALL of Montgomery County! From Spring to Lake Conroe and all areas in and around. We have clients in Willis, Montgomery, Sterling Ridge, Carlton Woods, Alden Bridge, Bender's Landing, etc. We come to you wherever you are!
We are picky eaters. Can we have what we like to eat?
Absolutely!!! That is the whole point of our service! We create a menu JUST FOR YOU! We also have a Create Your Own Menu page where you can choose your own menu.
I don't have many storage containers. Can you bring some?
We will happily purchase containers to suit your needs. Just let us know when you book your date and we will discuss what you need.
I am very picky about cleanliness and food safety. Are you trained in sanitation?
Yes! I am always current on my Food Safety training, and require employees have current Food Handler's Licenses.
What is the "Standard Service" ?
A Standard Service consists of five Entrees with one or two sides for four people. This service can be changed to accommodate additional dinners with an additional fee.
How much are the Grocery Fees and how are they handled?
Grocery costs will be dependent upon the menu you choose. You will pay the ACTUAL cost of the food. There is not an additional charge to shop.
I want to reserve a day. How can I make a deposit?
Deposits are due seven (7) days in advance to reserve the day, and are non-refundable. Andrea's Gourmet will send you an Invoice upon request of services.
How does the service work?
After discussing your current eating habits, plus any changes you want to make to your diet, Andrea's Gourmet will present a menu made especially for YOU. You choose the meals that you want to eat that week. We do all the shopping the morning of your cook date, bringing you the freshest available meats and vegetables. We do all the work so you can relax and enjoy!
We are super busy. Can we do the consultation over the phone instead of meeting with you?
This is a question I get often! Yes, I will absolutely have a telephone consultation with you. I understand busy lives and the point of our service is to make your life easier.
I have allergies. Can you cook meals without my allergens?
Yes! I specialize in cooking meals with allergies in mind (I have a food allergy myself). I will work closely and carefully to keep your food safe and delicious!
Do you accommodate special eating plans?
Yes! We will work together to ensure that you eat exactly what is on your preferred eating plan. Whether you are working with a team of Dietary Specialists or venturing out into the world of Paleo, Keto, or FODMAP, we aim to make your experience a delicious one!
Q & A with Chef Andrea of Andrea's Gourmet:
Q: So, how did you get this idea to become a Personal Chef?
A: Many years ago, I was a busy homeschooling mom to four little boys. I desperately wished for someone who could make my life just a little bit easier and answer that persistent, nagging question I faced every night: “What’s for dinner?” I wanted to feed my family the healthy great meals that I knew they should be eating, but there just wasn’t enough of me left by the time 5 pm rolled around. Now that my boys are grown, I am able to meet this need for many busy, overworked Moms and Dads out there.
Q: For whom do you normally cook?
A: My clients range from busy singles with no kids, to families just trying to get through Sports Seasons, to Elderly Great-Grandmas who miss having great food that didn’t come from a cardboard package. Each one of us has different needs, and my job is to solve your dinner time struggles regardless of your season in life.
Q: What style of food do you make the most?
A: EVERYTHING! Each customer has their own preferences, so I cook what they like. In my home, I tend to make mostly Mediterranean Foods, but I am Classically-Trained in French Cuisine. But that doesn’t mean I can’t make a mean Lo Mein or Carbonara. One of my favorite things about being a Personal Chef is that I’m not limited to just one type of food. I get to make everything!
Q: How do you stay so healthy? You must be surrounded by delicious food all day?
A: {laughing} I have learned the value of portion control, gym time (it’s where I regain my sanity some days), and that real food is the best option for me. I cut out an awful lot of empty calories by making these meals healthy. There isn’t very many “processed” foods in my meals. I make mostly everything from scratch, which cuts out a ton of sodium, and I have learned to LOVE veggies! I use fresh and roasted vegetables as my snacks most days.
Q: On that note, what is your favorite meal?
A: I am a steak girl. I LOVE a good steak! Hand’s down, my favorite meal is a Tenderloin Steak with Lumpy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes and a ton of Roasted Broccoli! For dessert, just a handful of berries and maybe a dollop of homemade whipped cream and drizzle of honey. Simple. Elegant. Nothing fancy; just real.
Q: What do you want your customers to know?
A: I want them to know that I really do care about their lives. I am on their side. I want to create a service that meets their every need, whether it is a family dinner around their long-neglected kitchen table or snuggled up in their PJ’s with a steaming bowl of Chicken Pot Pie. I will do my very best, go the extra mile, do whatever I can to bring them home. That was where my motto came from originally: I wanted to give them the food that brought them home.
What areas do you service?
We happily provide services to ALL of Montgomery County! From Spring to Lake Conroe and all areas in and around. We have clients in Willis, Montgomery, Sterling Ridge, Carlton Woods, Alden Bridge, Bender's Landing, etc. We come to you wherever you are!
We are picky eaters. Can we have what we like to eat?
Absolutely!!! That is the whole point of our service! We create a menu JUST FOR YOU! We also have a Create Your Own Menu page where you can choose your own menu.
I don't have many storage containers. Can you bring some?
We will happily purchase containers to suit your needs. Just let us know when you book your date and we will discuss what you need.
I am very picky about cleanliness and food safety. Are you trained in sanitation?
Yes! I am always current on my Food Safety training, and require employees have current Food Handler's Licenses.
What is the "Standard Service" ?
A Standard Service consists of five Entrees with one or two sides for four people. This service can be changed to accommodate additional dinners with an additional fee.
How much are the Grocery Fees and how are they handled?
Grocery costs will be dependent upon the menu you choose. You will pay the ACTUAL cost of the food. There is not an additional charge to shop.
I want to reserve a day. How can I make a deposit?
Deposits are due seven (7) days in advance to reserve the day, and are non-refundable. Andrea's Gourmet will send you an Invoice upon request of services.
How does the service work?
After discussing your current eating habits, plus any changes you want to make to your diet, Andrea's Gourmet will present a menu made especially for YOU. You choose the meals that you want to eat that week. We do all the shopping the morning of your cook date, bringing you the freshest available meats and vegetables. We do all the work so you can relax and enjoy!
We are super busy. Can we do the consultation over the phone instead of meeting with you?
This is a question I get often! Yes, I will absolutely have a telephone consultation with you. I understand busy lives and the point of our service is to make your life easier.
I have allergies. Can you cook meals without my allergens?
Yes! I specialize in cooking meals with allergies in mind (I have a food allergy myself). I will work closely and carefully to keep your food safe and delicious!
Do you accommodate special eating plans?
Yes! We will work together to ensure that you eat exactly what is on your preferred eating plan. Whether you are working with a team of Dietary Specialists or venturing out into the world of Paleo, Keto, or FODMAP, we aim to make your experience a delicious one!
Q & A with Chef Andrea of Andrea's Gourmet:
Q: So, how did you get this idea to become a Personal Chef?
A: Many years ago, I was a busy homeschooling mom to four little boys. I desperately wished for someone who could make my life just a little bit easier and answer that persistent, nagging question I faced every night: “What’s for dinner?” I wanted to feed my family the healthy great meals that I knew they should be eating, but there just wasn’t enough of me left by the time 5 pm rolled around. Now that my boys are grown, I am able to meet this need for many busy, overworked Moms and Dads out there.
Q: For whom do you normally cook?
A: My clients range from busy singles with no kids, to families just trying to get through Sports Seasons, to Elderly Great-Grandmas who miss having great food that didn’t come from a cardboard package. Each one of us has different needs, and my job is to solve your dinner time struggles regardless of your season in life.
Q: What style of food do you make the most?
A: EVERYTHING! Each customer has their own preferences, so I cook what they like. In my home, I tend to make mostly Mediterranean Foods, but I am Classically-Trained in French Cuisine. But that doesn’t mean I can’t make a mean Lo Mein or Carbonara. One of my favorite things about being a Personal Chef is that I’m not limited to just one type of food. I get to make everything!
Q: How do you stay so healthy? You must be surrounded by delicious food all day?
A: {laughing} I have learned the value of portion control, gym time (it’s where I regain my sanity some days), and that real food is the best option for me. I cut out an awful lot of empty calories by making these meals healthy. There isn’t very many “processed” foods in my meals. I make mostly everything from scratch, which cuts out a ton of sodium, and I have learned to LOVE veggies! I use fresh and roasted vegetables as my snacks most days.
Q: On that note, what is your favorite meal?
A: I am a steak girl. I LOVE a good steak! Hand’s down, my favorite meal is a Tenderloin Steak with Lumpy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes and a ton of Roasted Broccoli! For dessert, just a handful of berries and maybe a dollop of homemade whipped cream and drizzle of honey. Simple. Elegant. Nothing fancy; just real.
Q: What do you want your customers to know?
A: I want them to know that I really do care about their lives. I am on their side. I want to create a service that meets their every need, whether it is a family dinner around their long-neglected kitchen table or snuggled up in their PJ’s with a steaming bowl of Chicken Pot Pie. I will do my very best, go the extra mile, do whatever I can to bring them home. That was where my motto came from originally: I wanted to give them the food that brought them home.
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