Dinner Vacations

A Personal Chef Service
Serving NY's Capital Region and the Adirondacks
Jennifer Sternfeld, Chef/Owner
chef@dinnervacations.com

(518) 374-2206

Take a vacation from cooking today!

Have you ever wanted a nice home cooked meal after work, but barely had the energy to dial for take out?
Have you ever wanted to eat a specific dish or cuisine, but no one else in the family wanted to join you?
Have you ever said to yourself, "I hate going to the grocery store" or "I hate doing dishes"?
Are you tired of the same few dishes you always make?
Have you ever wanted more time in your busy evening?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Dinner Vacations can help you!

All you have to do is answer some questions on your food preferences and point me towards your kitchen.
I will customize a menu to suit your tastes, shop for the groceries, prepare all the meals in your home and clean the kitchen.

When you get home after a busy day, or before a busy evening, all you have to do is follow the easy reheating instructions and eat a home cooked meal. You can save time in the evening without being a regular at the local fast food place. You can also avoid the supermarket and skip the dishes. Imagine some time to do what you want tonight!

Your Chef

My name is Jennifer Sternfeld. I own and operate a personal chef service called Dinner Vacations, serving clients in New York's Capital Region and the Adirondacks. I am a graduate of the United States Personal Chef Institute (USPCI), with over a decade of real life cooking experience. I am a Certified Personal Chef as well as a premier member of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). I am also the President of the Upstate-Adirondack Region Chapter of the USPCA. I understand the demands of a busy life, and hope to make yours a little bit easier. I custom select all meats and produce for each client. I also believe in supporting local businesses.

Menus

I specialize in world cuisine inspired menus. Wherever possible I use authentic cooking methods and spicing. I tailor each menu to the level of spice comfort and dietary concerns of each client.

Menus each include five entrees and specially matched side dishes where appropriate. All "trips" include three to five area dishes with the remainder being comfort or spa cuisine unless otherwise requested.
Sample menus for some suggested "trips":

Asia and the Orient - click for a trip to the Emperor's China with possible side trips to Japan or Thailand.
European Gourmet - pop over to Europe for a taste of classic French cuisine and some exploration of Italy or Spain.
Latin America - travel from Mexico to Argentina with bright flavors that will have your tongue ready to tango!
Middle East and Indian Subcontinent - journey to the lands of sultans and rajs, rich with spices and fruits.
Traveling in the USA - try out the varied dishes of our great country from one coast to the other.
Jet Set - a trip to two of the above locales of the client's choice.

I also have menus with some of the comfort food favorites that many people enjoy, but never seem to have the time to make. Now you can have them again without spending all day cooking!

Comfort Foods - click for slow cooked and hearty dishes to warm you heart and soul.
Healthy Options - click for dishes with less fat featuring vegetables and whole grain sides. I can provide nutritional information for those clients on specialized diets.

Service Plans

Whether you would like food for one or for a large family, I have a plan that will suit your needs. I can cook all your food for one month, or just one week. My standard plan will feed one person for about a month, a couple for two weeks, or a family of four for a week, but many custom plans are also available.

Exact pricing depends on your needs, please email me at chef@dinnervacations.com or call me at (518) 374-2206 to plan your "trip" today!

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