In-Home Personal Chef Service
Meals created and cooked with your lifestyle in mind.
Prepared in your home.
Meet Founder/ Chef
Hi. I am Stephanie Mooney, the Founder and Chef of Thyme and Care.
For almost three decades, I have dedicated my life to the hustle and bustle of the restaurant and hospitality industries. I have been honored to work with amazing chefs from around the world. One similarity that global and award-winning chefs shared was their love and respect for great food.
I started Thyme and Care because I believe you deserve to eat well and still have time for what matters most. I kept watching good people struggle to eat well while juggling the stresses of everyday life. I knew I could help.
I enjoy cooking with fresh, whole ingredients—the kind you'd buy at the farmers market if you had time (or get from a local CSA). I take my inspiration from a multitude of cultures and cuisines to design menus for each season and to not get bored eating the same meals.
I am Pennsylvania born and raised! I earned my degree in Professional Baking and Pastry from Baltimore International College (Baltimore, MD). Then spent several years working in the Philadelphia restaurant scene before moving to and working in the DC restaurant scene. After more than a decade in DC, I joined my (now) husband in his military career. Moving every few years to a new duty station. When he retired, we moved back to Pennsylvania to be closer to family, again.
When I am not in the kitchen, I can be found in the garden, enjoying the outdoors with my husband, reading, spending time with those I love, or scuba diving. I am an active member of the Telford Diving and Rescue Unit.
Thank you, for taking the time to be here.
How does the service work?
This service is relationship based. We starts with a 15 minute FREE consultation to see if we would be a good fit for each other.
Included in this is a survey about your food likes/ dislikes, allergies, and intolerances. We also go over your lifestyle, as some information about your kitchen space.
From there I work to create a custom menu that fits your needs and lifestyle. Once a service agreement is signed and an initial menu and date of service are approved, we can move forward.
As your service date arrives, I will grocery shop for the necessary items, come to your home, prepare and package your meals. I will provide storage and reheating instructions for all the meals. Once the meals are complete, I clean up the kitchen and leave you to enjoy your meals on your own time.
Payment terms are included in the master service agreement.
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Services
~ Prep and Presence: Weekly Meals ~
Fresh meals prepared in your kitchen each week.
Prep and Presence is designed for people who want consistent, home-cooked meals without the time and effort of planning, shopping, or cooking. These packages can be composed of a combination of lunches and/ or dinners.
What’s Included
· Custom menu based on your preferences and dietary needs
· Three to five complete meals, ready to reheat
· Clear labeling and reheating instructions
· Your kitchen left completely clean
- Individual: 5 lunches (2 options), 3 dinners (2 servings each) $190+ groceries
- 5 Meals (20 servings) $350+groceries
- 4 Meals (16 servings) $280+ groceries
- 3 Meals (12 serving) $210+ groceries
Great For
Busy professionals • Couples • Households who want reliable meals every week without the work
~ Stocked and Stirred: Freezer Stocking ~
Stocked and Stirred is a great way to provide ready-to-enjoy meals you can keep on hand and use whenever you need them. Freezer stocking is a smart way to add options you wouldn't normally cook for yourself.
What’s Included
· Custom menu based on your preferences and dietary needs
· Clear labeling and reheating/ cooking instructions
· Average of 30-36 servings per package
· Your kitchen left completely clean
- Soup & Casserole Package $330+ groceries
Two soup options (three quarts each) Two casseroles
- Sunday Gravy Package $330+ groceries
Two dozen cooked meatballs Three quarts tomato gravy Two lasagna pans
- Crock Pot Meal Prep Package $330+ groceries
Five raw, ready-to-cook slow-cooker meals
- Sweet Tooth Package $330+ groceries
One pan baked brownies One pan baked bar treats Two slice-and-bake cookie dough options (Approximately four dozen total items)
Great For
Busy weeks • Backup meals • Recovery periods •Unpredictable schedules• Seniors
~ Holiday Helper ~
Holidays and gatherings take effort and time that can add stress and take away from your good time. Holiday Helper packages are all about getting your event set up for success before the day! So you can focus on creating the memories.
What’s Included
· Custom menu based on your preferences and dietary needs
· Clear labeling and reheating/ cooking instructions
· Your kitchen left completely clean
· 6-10 servings per dish
- Breakfast Spread: $250+ groceries
- 3 Side Dishes: $210+ groceries
- 2 Side Dishes +12 Dinner Rolls: $230+groceries
- Cookie Dough Collection $250 (unbaked) or $400 (baked) + groceries Five cookie options
Great For
Thanksgiving, • Holidays • Weekend guests • Gatherings of all kinds
~ Package Add On ~
Add-ons can be included with any service. Starting at $20 + groceries.
Popular Add-Ons
· Fresh-made rustic pasta
· Desserts
· Appetizers
· Breakfast
Customization Options
· Smaller packaging sizes
· Nutrition or macros information
Community
· Good Neighbor Meal (a meal prepared to gift
Sample Menu
Prep and Presence: 4 Meals
● Mediterranean Chicken over Roasted Chickpeas/ Cauliflower with Pickled Carrots, Feta, Tzatziki Yogurt (GF)
● Greek Goddess: Greens, Avocado Dressing, Cucumber, Broccoli, Edamame, Herbs (add steak) ( GF)
● Brown Butter/ Bourbon Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Apple Chutney (GF)
● Bruschetta Chicken with Broccoli and Mash Potatoes (GF)
Stocked and Stirred: Soups/ Casserole Package
● Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Chickpeas (V, GF)
● Tomato Basil Soup (V, GF)
● Creamy Buffalo Bake (chicken or white bean) (GF)
● Sheppard's Pie (lamb) in a Rich Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables Topped with Mashed Potatoes
Holiday Helper: Breakfast Spread
● Seasonal Quiche
●Scones with Jam and Butter (V)
● Fruit Salad (GF/Vg)
● Candied Bacon (GF)
