Dinner Made Easy

There’s a variety of ways that I can help take dinner off the to-do list.

  • Together, we’ll build a personalized menu around your lifestyle, schedule, dietary needs, and favorite foods. I’ll handle the planning, source the ingredients, prepare the meals, and provide clear storage and reheating instructions so everything is ready when you are.

    Meals can be prepared in your home or in a professional kitchen and delivered ready to refrigerate and enjoy.

    What’s Included:

    • Personalized weekly menu planning and coordination

    • Ingredient sourcing

    • Cooking and preparation tailored to your needs

    • Portioning, packaging, and labeling

    • Storage and reheating instructions

    • In-home kitchen cleanup when cooking in client’s residence

    Starting at $500 / week, plus groceries. Final pricing depends on the number of meals, portions, and complexity of the menu.

    Minimum 8-week commitment required following a trial session.

  • Thoughtfully planned menus and memorable food for dinners and celebrations of all kinds.

    I’ll work with you to create a menu that suits the occasion and makes hosting feel effortless.

    Menus are always built around seasonal ingredients.

    Pricing is quoted on request.

  • Pregnancy and welcoming a new baby bring plenty of change. Let me take one thing off you plate.

    The Pregnancy & Postpartum Chef service provides personalized meal preparation for expecting mothers, new parents, and growing families. From navigating pregnancy cravings and aversions to figuring out how to cook with new dietary restrictions, every meal is created around your preferences, lifestyle, and household needs.

    Whether you’re looking for weekly meals throughout pregnancy, a freezer stocked before your due date, or ongoing support during those first few weeks at home, I can make it easier to have homemade food ready when you need it.

    What I offer:

    • Weekly Nest - Personalized weekly preparation tailored to preferences and dietary requirements to get you through the pregnancy

    • Pregnancy Prep - freezer restocks

      • Freezer Party - a private cooking session where you and you bestie can stock the freezer before baby arrives. I will handle the menu, shopping, prep, packaging, and labeling.

    • Fourth trimester - three-week postpartum package

    Let’s make this transition a little easier.

  • Each month, I offer a curated menu inspired by seasonal produce and flavors that make cooking and eating so exciting. From adventurous new dishes to family favorites, every meal is prepared in a professional kitchen with care.

    How It Works:

    Ordering is accepted at all times for delivery or pickup once weekly on Mondays.

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  • "Ella is an incredible home chef! Every meal she prepares is absolutely delicious, thoughtfully made, and enjoyed by our entire family. She offers a wonderful variety of dishes, and her convenient, seamless drop-off process makes mealtimes so much easier. We always look forward to Ella's creations and highly recommend her!"

    -- Heather F, Ravenswood

  • "Ella's cooking is truly the highlight of my week! You can tell that real care and intention goes into every meal she creates, from the fresh, high-quality ingredients to the beautifully balanced flavors. Each dish feels both nourishing and comforting!"

    -- Annie D. , Lincoln Park

  • "Paprika has been a lifesaver on busy days when I want a delicious, home-cooked meal but don't have the energy to cook. I especially recommend the soups!"