Chef Katie Simmons

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I offer personal chef, catering, and in-home cooking classes, all with the goal of filling your plate with healthy, delicious flavors. My recipes take an adventurous trip around the world, with plant-powered dishes that satisfy and inspire. I'm happy to accommodate any dietary preferences, from cooking for kids to gluten free and vegan.

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Hired 6 times

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12 years in business

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Stacey S.

Jan 26, 2014

I had Chef Katie come and teach a private cooking class for about 12 of my friends and I can't say enough good things about her and the experience. Katie is so passionate about cooking plant strong meals that actually taste good and make you enjoy what you're eating. She exudes excitement and energy that is motivating, she is so forthcoming with ideas and recipes, nothing is complicated and she does a good job of explaining various techniques and methods so you understand the reasoning behind it, she's funny and quick witted and best of all she loves sharing it. I've made the recipes that she showed us several times and a lot of my friends have mentioned they have as well. What a great experience! Can't wait to have her come back.

Elizabeth H.

Oct 12, 2017

I needed help cleaning up my diet and found Chef Katie Simmons via a Google search. I'm going on 2 months now and have to say that it was a life changing decision to hire Katie to cook and deliver personally made meals for me. I'm a busy professional and have found that by using her personal chef services, I have actually saved time and money (by eliminating buying my own groceries that can go bad before I can cook them) . She cooks for basically any type of diet you want or need. For health reasons I wanted to try a vegan and gluten fee diet just to see how I would feel. The results: I've never felt healthier and have lost a little fat around my middle. Katie personalizes the meals to my tastes and avoids foods that I dislike. Everything is personally delivered with easy reheat instructions and the food is delicious! My favorites so far: beet burgers with sweet potato fries, vegan/gf spinach and mushroom lasagna, vegan Shepard's pie. I also loved the Thai green curry and Pad Thai. She even delivers fresh fruit already cut up --which makes it much more likely that I'll eat fruit. Katie also lets me know which dishes are easily frozen so that I choose to order 2 weeks of worth of food for every other week deliveries. I now bring my lunch to work and as a result, many colleagues have asked about her. It's great to look forward to these guilt-free, healthy meals. Best decision I've made for a long time. Give her a try. It's not a big commitment and well worth the money.

Alyson S.

Feb 3, 2018

I hired Katie to have a small dinner party for my parents as a belated holiday gift (for 5 people). Katie was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. She arrived on time and within minutes the house started to smell incredible with what she was cooking. She handled absolutely everything- table setting, plating, serving, clean up, packaging up leftovers- and executed perfectly. Our meal was absolutely delicious and I would be remiss if I didn't mention how delicious her vegetarian option (mushroom lentil loaf) was! The dessert was vegan and absolutely delicious. It was all absolutely delicious! Katie is very friendly, professional and obviously an exquisite chef! She accepts online digital payment (chase quick pay , venmo) which is also incredibly convenient. I would not hesitate for a minute to hire Katie again and will absolutely refer her to anyone who is looking for an home chef! She is incredibly passionate about what she does and that’s so evident in her cooking!

Patrice J.

Jan 26, 2014

I have hired Katie to provide both in-home cooking classes and personal chef services. When instructing the cooking classes, she provides an amazing, relaxed, and fun atmosphere that puts everyone at ease. She also has a unique ability to quickly provide alternatives to suit your diet, or even what you have on hand in your kitchen. In terms of her personal chef services, she is flexible and easy to work with. She is a genius at making healthy whole food meals without compromising taste and satiety. I continue to recommend her to everyone I know.

Heather S.

Jan 27, 2014

Katie is smart, engaging, charasmatic, thinks outside the box and isn't afraid to say what she thinks to get it right. She's a real pleasure to work with and gets great results.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing starts at $175 for a basic one-entree package for 3-5 servings. From there, it's $50 for each additional entree + sides and lunches.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Listening to the their nutritional goals, lifestyle needs, and budgetary requirements, we set up a delivery schedule and initial menu to get started. From there, we'll check in regularly to adjust as needs change.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from Kendall College 2 years Recipe Development, Cooking Class Instructor as the Wellness Chef of Whole Foods Market Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell Unveristy Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University 13+ years as a Fitness Professional

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