Mindful Meals Personal Chef, based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, offers custom in-home meal preparation by Chef Emily Drews. Specializing in organic, gluten-free, plant-based, paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free diets, the service provides personalized menus tailored to client preferences and health needs. Meals are prepared from scratch in the client's kitchen, with flexible scheduling and no subscription required. Service areas include Saint Petersburg and surrounding communities.
Mindful Meals From the Heart is a personal chef service where Chef Emily prepares meals in your home rather than delivering pre-cooked meals. She brings all necessary ingredients, cooks the meals on-site, and stores them in your reusable containers with labels and reheating instructions. Meals are ready for refrigeration or freezing, and your kitchen is left clean after preparation.
Mindful Meals From the Heart does not require a subscription or minimum time commitment. Clients can choose a regular cook schedule—weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly—or try a trial cook day before committing to a regular arrangement. Flexibility is offered to adjust or cancel as needed with ample notice.
Mindful Meals From the Heart offers a wide variety of meals, including both plant-based and meat-based dishes, all made from scratch with fresh, quality ingredients. The menu is extensive and can be customized, with options for oven-ready dishes like lasagna or shepherd’s pie, and the ability to substitute proteins or adapt recipes for dietary needs. Meals are typically prepared in family-style portions, with entrees averaging six servings each.
Mindful Meals From the Heart serves clients in Pinellas County from Clearwater to Saint Petersburg, as well as Tampa from Downtown to South Tampa. The service area includes Southern Pinellas and Southern Hillsborough counties.
Mindful Meals From the Heart offers a wide range of diet types, including organic, nutrient-dense, gluten-free friendly, and prescriptive diets as advised by your health care practitioner. Chef Emily has extensive experience preparing meals for elimination protocols, autoimmune protocols (AIP), allergies, intolerances, paleo, ketogenic, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Menus can be fully customized to accommodate specific dietary needs or preferences.
Meals from Mindful Meals From the Heart typically cost between $14 and $23 per serving, with an average of $18 per serving. Package pricing varies: the 'Part Time Chef' package (approx. 18 portions) is $275 plus groceries, 'Too Busy to Cook' (approx. 24 portions) is $325 plus groceries, and 'Fill My Freezer' (approx. 30 portions) is $375 plus groceries. Grocery costs generally range from $75–$200 depending on menu choices and portion sizes.
To order from Mindful Meals From the Heart, clients can choose a cook schedule (weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly) and select dishes from an extensive menu or work with Chef Emily to design a custom menu. Availability may vary, and entering the wait list is recommended to secure a spot. Meals are prepared in your home on the scheduled day, and the number of portions can be customized to your needs.
Mindful Meals From the Heart is a personal chef service operated by Chef Emily Drews, offering custom meal preparation in clients' homes. The service focuses on creating personalized menus using fresh, quality ingredients, with an emphasis on organic and nutrient-dense foods. Chef Emily brings all necessary ingredients, prepares meals tailored to your preferences or dietary needs, and leaves your kitchen clean with labeled meals ready for refrigeration or freezing.
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