services
Private Chef Services
At Mama Chef Catering, we believe that having nourishing, home-cooked food readily available can make a meaningful difference in your everyday life.
What began as my personal approach to feeding and caring for others, is growing into a team of talented chefs who share that same philosophy. Each chef brings their own experience and cooking style, while remaining rooted in our commitment to thoughtful, whole-food nourishment.
Our private chef services are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re navigating specific dietary needs, feeding a busy family, or simply wanting to spend less time thinking about what to cook, we’re here to make eating well feel easier.
Every session is personalized to your household, with flexible options for weekly, biweekly, or monthly support.
Choose Your Chef
Chef Elisa | Founder of Mama Chef Catering
My sessions are generally 5–6 hours in duration, allowing for larger quantities of food and more extensive meal preparation. A typical session includes 3–4 complete meals, a breakfast option, and 1–2 snacks.
I specialize in seasonal, whole-food cooking and have extensive experience accommodating dietary restrictions and food sensitivities. Sessions can be designed around fresh meals for the week or larger batches of freezer-friendly meals to enjoy over time.
$900 per session + groceries
Chef Beth | Private Chef
Beth offers shorter cooking sessions of approximately 3–4 hours, focusing on smaller quantities of food. A typical session includes 2–3 different meals and a snack, depending on your household’s needs.
Her cooking emphasizes whole foods, with a particular focus on high-protein meals, low-sugar options, and gluten-free cooking.
Beth is a wonderful option for households looking for consistent weekly support without needing as much food prepared at once.
$600 per session + groceries
What to Expect
Every private chef experience begins with a conversation about your household’s needs and food preferences.
Your chef will develop a personalized menu, shop for ingredients, and prepare your meals in your own kitchen. Everything is packaged and labeled for easy enjoyment, and your kitchen is left clean.
Our goal is simple: to make nourishing food more accessible while giving you back valuable time in your week.
We’d love to cook for you!
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Event Catering
My catering services blend artistry with comfort, offering food that feels both elevated and grounding. I create menus that reflect the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, highlighting fresh, local ingredients and dishes that bring people together. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, I design experiences that are meant to feel connective and meaningful.
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Our service offers:​
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Custom menus highlighting seasonal and organic ingredients
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Full-service curated food experiences for weddings, celebrations, retreats and corporate events
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Upscale appetizers, multi-course meals, grazing tables, and themed menus
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Thoughtfully designed menus to accommodate most dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free ect)
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Catering for intimate gatherings to large events (10-100 guests)
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Custom cakes, desserts and baked goods
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Pricing
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Since I offer a range of services, cost is largely dependent on what the specific requests are.
My standard rate of labor is $120/hr and there is a $2,000 catering minimum, with final pricing determined by menu, guest count, service style, staffing and overall scope of your event.
I recognize that not every project fits neatly into a standard rate, and I’m open to discussing options when there’s meaningful alignment.
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The cost of ingredients is always paid for by the client as a separate charge, along with applicable sales tax and a 15% service charge.
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Culinary Mentorship
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Are you seeking cooking inspiration and compassionate hands-on guidance?
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I offer custom 1:1 sessions to help you build confidence and ease in your kitchen. It's my goal and desire to meet you where you're at and share the joy and love of cooking!​​​
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Pricing
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Flat rate of $555 per session
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Groceries charged separately.
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My process and what to expect
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Initial consult
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I do all of the shopping for the prep
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We meet in your home and over a 2hr session, you'll learn basic kitchen skills, baking, cooking skills and spend time working on whatever you’d like more guidance with.
