In-Home Private Chef Service

Name: Your Painted Plate
Price range: $$$

Private Chef Serving Pinehurst & Greater North Carolina

I’m a private chef offering thoughtfully prepared, gourmet meals weekly to families in Moore County, North Carolina. I am passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of my clients through the food I cook. My work is driven by my belief that food is more than just fuel. Hospitality and the art form of food has the power to spark inspiration and show stopping moments everyday.

Note: Filmed for a previous offering. My approach remains the same, but my current private chef service is fully customized.

How it works

I work as a private, in-home chef for a limited number of families in the Pinehurst area, offering ongoing culinary support through a retainer-based relationship. This structure allows for a high level of personalization, consistency, and care, creating an effortless and elevated experience tailored to your household.

What's Included

Menu Design

Every menu is thoughtfully designed around your family’s preferences, allergies, and dietary needs to create meals that feel nourishing, enjoyable, and easy to return to week after week.

Ingredient Selection

I source all ingredients with care and discernment, selecting high-quality items that reflect your specific needs and my standards for freshness and origin.

Logistics and Transport

I manage scheduling, grocery trips, and transportation so ingredients arrive fresh and ready, allowing each cooking day to run smoothly and efficiently.

Cooking

I cook directly in your kitchen using professional techniques and thoughtful organization to prepare the amount of food your family needs with care and intention.

Cleaning & Organization

Each session ends with meals labeled and organized and your kitchen left cleaner, full of ready to heat up meals, all ready to support you throughout the week.

My Expertise

EVERY MEAL CAN BE A WORK OF ART

I am a personal chef with over six years of experience creating thoughtful, visually striking meals rooted in quality and care. My background includes cooking at leading culinary institutions such as Eleven Madison Park, Dominique Ansel, and École Ducasse, where I learned to approach food as both a science and art. Most recently, I have expanded my test kitchen work as a vegan recipe developer for Live Eat Learn. Guided by a long-standing passion for health, I design meals that nourish, inspire, and remove the stress from everyday cooking and entertaining.

Diana & Brian Roberts, Pinehurst NC

"Sara prepares exceptional meals using high-quality, healthy ingredients, and her attention to detail and care are evident in every dish. Her food is consistently delicious, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared. She brings genuine passion and love to her cooking and has truly been a blessing to our family."

An Ongoing Private Chef Experience

I work as a private, in-home chef for a small number of families in the Pinehurst area, offering ongoing culinary support through a retainer-based relationship. This model allows for a level of personalization, consistency, and care that short-term services can’t provide. By working with only a few households at a time, I’m able to understand your preferences, routines, and dietary needs, and offer reliable support that integrates seamlessly into daily life.

What to Expect

My private chef service is designed for families who value high-quality food, thoughtful planning, and ease. Rather than starting from scratch each week, we establish a rhythm. Menus evolve with your tastes, the seasons, and your lifestyle, so meals become something you can depend on without having to think about them. This service includes menu planning, ingredient sourcing, in-home cooking, and full kitchen cleanup, all handled with discretion and professionalism.

Why a Retainer

I work on a monthly retainer to ensure the highest level of organization, reliability, and care. A retainer provides your household with priority access to my time and attention, allowing every detail to be planned in advance. This structure supports a seamless experience and allows me to maintain the consistency, focus, and standards required for truly personal cooking.

Monthly retainers typically range from $4,000–$10,000, exclusive of ingredients. Weekly ingredient budgets commonly range from $500–$1,000, depending on household size, preferences, and sourcing standards.

This Private Chef Service is For

Families seeking a long-term private chef rather than occasional help, households with specific preferences or dietary considerations, and clients who value quality, discretion, and continuity. This service is designed for households that prefer to delegate planning and execution entirely, and who view in-home support as an essential part of their lifestyle.

Availability

I currently work with a small number of families on an ongoing basis. If you’re interested in exploring whether this service is the right fit for your household, I invite you to inquire directly.

Contact Form

For inquiries or to request a consultation, please get in touch. Services begin with a paid consultation, which is credited toward the first month of service if we proceed.