Private Culinary & Nutrition Coaching
Private Culinary & Nutrition Coaching with Chef Rachel
Sometimes, you may need a little more help than a class can offer. Chef Rachel offers private coaching services to help you navigate the complicated waters of rebuilding your health. This service is ideal for ongoing support as you take on a new diet or dietary restriction; regularly scheduled appointments allow you to refine your learning at a pace that makes sense for you. Some may choose this as a follow-up or supplement to a private class(es), others may take this on as an independent exercise. Whatever the motivation, you can feel assured that Chef Rachel can help you to ensure success and confidence with your new plan and also a level of happiness as you learn new ideas as you learn to tackle your challenges.
With an on-going plan in place designed to support you in your health goals, we can work together to plan your menus and investigate new options in healthier cooking. We can look at challenges in eating out or dining with family members. We can explore challenges at the grocery store or with label reading.
Want to add in some cooking elements to our coaching? Add a Virtual Private Cooking Class with Chef Rachel to build the skills needed to take on your new goals. We can mix and match and build a program that meets your needs. No matter what your challenge, you do not have to face it alone.
Here are some ways in which we have supported past clients:
- Detox/elimination diets
- Food based allergies & sensitivities: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, grains, alliums, citrus/citric acid, tomatoes and many others
- New diagnosis/treatment plan – diabetes, crone’s/IBS (other digestive disorders), arthritis (other inflammatory disorders), hypertension,
- Cancer treatment
- Disease prevention & general wellness
- Post-surgery/Post-baby
- New diet conversion – vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto
What’s included?
- 15 minute complimentary consultation to determine that we are a good fit and to determine your objectives.
- A custom intake where you will identify your likes, dislikes, health objectives, allergies, restrictions and sensitivities; this will be used to plan your sessions
- Initial consultation of roughly one hour to get to know each other and build a plan
- Weekly (or bi-weekly sessions) of 30-60 minutes each with an option for 15 minute check-ins by phone or email between sessions (three hours total).
- Homework – expect to leave each session with a task list of things to work on prior to the next meeting
- After each session, Chef Rachel will send you a note with highlights and reminders to help keep you on track
Class fees?
The initial commitment is $500 and includes the complimentary consultation, the intake form evaluation, the preliminary planning session and three hours of coaching in 30-60 minute increments meeting weekly or bi-weekly. Additional time can be added at $125/hour or $350 for three hours, all time useable in 15 minute increments. Scheduled sessions will have a 30 minute minimum. Shorter times of 15 minutes can be used for email support or quick calls between sessions.
FAQ
Dietary accommodations and restrictions:
Need to avoid gluten, dairy, nuts, animal products? No worries. Chef Rachel is trained as a Nutritional Therapist and has worked with about every modification and special diet out there. She can help you choose a menu that works best for you and can offer modifications during class as needed. Want to focus on skill building as you embark on a new health journey? Chef Rachel has you covered and can provide custom programs to help you accomplish your goals.
Experience level:
Is this your first cooking class or you’re new in the kitchen? Don’t worry, Chef Rachel will help you select a menu that will complement your skill level and help you accomplish your goals. Are you a more experienced cook? Wonderful, let’s choose a menu that helps you to up your game and keep you challenged!
Cancellations and refund policy:
Any class with Chef Rachel can be canceled and refunded within 24 hours of purchase. Once booked, if you cancel your class 15 or more days before the class start time, you will receive 100% of the value of the class as a credit toward a future class. Within 8 days, you will receive 50% of the value of the class towards a future class.
Please know, any cancellation within 7 days of a class start time cannot be refunded. As all of our classes are private to just you and your guests, Chef Rachel reserves time for your party and turns away all other requests for that day and time. When a party cancels, it means she loses wages for that day and within a short window, it’s likely those wages will not be recovered.
Ingredients/shopping:
You’ll receive a shopping list one week prior to class. Let Chef Rachel know about any dietary restrictions and she can offer substitutions if available or guide you to a better class. Have a hard time finding an ingredient, let us know and we can often provide on-line resources.
Equipment:
Classes are designed to use standard kitchen equipment. If any specific items are needed for the menu, they are noted in the Class Details section. We do offer some specialty classes that use such things as an Instant Pot or a pasta maker where these items will be necessary if you select that class. You’ll receive information on the exact equipment you need one week prior to your class by email.
“Sometimes you need a little more help than a class can offer!”
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