Testimonials

The Dana Company used Cooking by J for our 30-year anniversary party.  It was a huge success.  Joan was able to offer a wide-variety of options from simple to elegant that appealed to a wide range of guests.  The compliments were endless.  And most importantly to me, we really didn’t have to do much.  Joan took care of the prep and set-up.  Once we decided what we wanted, she ran with it and everything was ready to go when the party started.   If you want a stress free event, where you get compliments for things you didn’t’ even do, I would work with Cooking by J.  You won’t be disappointed.
​- Cory Holland, The Dana Company

From Personal Chef Page

Time Saving: We all need time saving ideas. Some folks just don’t have the time to spend on planning and shopping for meals. With work and family activities, it ends up being, “what’s for dinner tonight? Heads its Chinese Take-out or Tails its Pizza Delivery”.
Customize: Together we will work to plan a menu that your family will enjoy, and it will be delicious! If you have favorite family recipes you’d like me to fix, I would be more than happy to incorporate them into your menu
Food Goals: Do you have food goals in mind?

• Weight Management?
• Food Sensitivity Issues?
• More Proteins?

Whatever the goals are, working together to achieve those goals is what I’m here for! I have the internet at my fingertips and with a little guidance from you we will come up with a food plan that will work!

How does meal replacement work?
We will meet and go over a food questionnaire. You will share with me your likes/dislikes/food sensitivity issues, food goals, etc. The amount of servings will be determined and a cook date set up. After that, I will come up with a menu and send it to you for approval. At that time, you can add or change as you wish. On the scheduled cook day, I will pick up the needed groceries and bring them to your home, cook the menu, package and freeze the meals for your enjoyment on a later date. When the menu has been chosen, you will choose 4-5 entrees and I will shop, prepare and package them in the serving sizes determined.

Examples:
4 Entrees / 8 meals with 2 portions each = 16 total meals for two
(When cooking for two a meal that is 4-6 portions is split in half for two meals with 2 portions each.)
4 Entrees / 8 meals with 4 portions each = 32 meals
(When cooking for a family of 4, a meal that serves 4-6 will be prepared twice.)
Per meal pricing depends on the number of meals prepared and what the grocery total is.
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Service Area:
The service area for Cooking by J is the Des Moines Metro area. (Ankeny, Norwalk, West Des Moines, Waukee, Altoona, Pleasant Hill) Depending on the locations, additional fees may apply.
Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information needed.

How long do the meals last?
There are several variables that will need to be taken into account like how often you eat out, if you do any of your own cooking, etc. However, the 4 entree /8 meal/2 portion service lasts approximately two weeks.

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