‍Eat Cook Joy is a unique home cooking service that brings the luxury of a private chef into your home at an affordable price. We specialize in planning your menu, shopping for groceries, cooking meals in your kitchen, and even cleaning up afterward.

‍First, sign up and specify your dietary preferences and needs. Our team will then create a personalized menu for you. Once approved, a professional chef will shop for all the necessary ingredients, come to your home to prepare the meals, and clean up the kitchen afterwards.

Unlike standard meal delivery services, we offer a personal chef experience in your own kitchen. Our focus is on providing meals that are free from harmful chemicals and preservatives, customizing each dish to your taste, and ensuring our chefs are fairly compensated.

Yes, you can. We work with you to create a menu that suits your taste preferences and dietary requirements.

Every Eat Cook Joy chef has professional culinary school training, holds a food safety certification, has professional work experience and has passed a background check. 

Our chefs are adaptable and can work in a variety of kitchen sizes and setups. We will discuss any specific kitchen requirements with you beforehand.For more information or specific inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

Getting started is easy! Simply visit our website, sign up, and fill out your profile with your dietary preferences and needs. Our team will be in touch to help you with the rest.

We’re happy to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more. If you require kosher meat, we kindly ask that you source it yourself, and we’ll handle the rest. Just let us know your preferences when planning your menu!

No, there is no minimum commitment. You can use our service as often or as infrequently as you like.

‍Absolutely! We prioritize health and joy in our cooking. Our meals are free from preservatives and processed ingredients, focusing on fresh, wholesome foods that nourish and satisfy.

To keep our costs lows and ensure the best value for all our clients, our service fee does not cover parking expenses.Any parking costs incurred during the service will be added to your final invoice. This approach allows us to tailor our services to your specific needs while ensuring that our chefs are not burdened by external costs.Should there be specific parking instructions or available accommodations to minimize these costs, please let us know in advance.

Due to the precise testing and development of our recipes to ensure the highest quality and consistency, we are not able to accommodate modifications. We take pride in the reliability and excellence of each dish as designed by our chefs. However, with a diverse selection of over 300+ dishes, we are confident you'll find options that delight your palate.

For those seeking a tailored culinary experience, our Lux service offers the opportunity to customize recipes and menus to your exact preferences. Please contact us to learn more about how Lux can cater to your unique tastes and dietary requirements.

After you book your trial, we will send you a welcome email with link to save your payment details. You will receive an invoice after the session and we will charge the card on file.

We love pets! For safety reasons, we require all pets to be secured away from the kitchen.

We do not require a deposit to secure a spot. However, for Gatherings and Plated Service we require a 50% deposit upfront (fully refundable up to 3 days prior to the event) with the remaining due day of event.

We don’t offer delivery—instead, our chefs come directly to your kitchen to prepare meals on-site, ensuring the highest quality and freshness for every dish.

Please allow meat to thaw in refrigerator 24 hours in advance to be ready for prep service.

Absolutely! We love to work with Austin based businesses, and we have a special offering for those with a previous booking at Eat Cook Joy.
Team Meetings & Celebrations Experience
‍- Get 10% off on overall invoice for every team meeting or milestone celebration.
- Choose between family style or individually plated services.
- A complimentary celebratory gift for every team member.
- To book, please text our business line: (512) 677-9858
‍Employee Wellness
- 20% off our service fee when employees book their first  Weekly Meal Prep session, or 30% off our service fee for the first month of booking.
- To book, please text our business line: (512) 677-9858 and include the name of your business to get started

A personal chef typically works for multiple clients, preparing customized meals tailored to their preferences and dietary requirements. In contrast, a private chef is employed by a single individual or family on a full-time or part-time basis, often living in their home and preparing all meals exclusively for them.

While both roles involve cooking for clients in a personalized manner, the distinction lies in the number of clients served and the level of exclusivity and commitment to a single employer.

Once you share your diet preferences, we will reach out within 24 hours to discuss the service and set up your first session.  You will receive a calendar invite for the session and link to setup your payment details on file. Then you are all set! Week prior to your sessions you receive a personalized menu recommendation for you to confirm. Chef picks up groceries right before the session so it is freshest possible, cooks in your kitchen, packs the food and cleans up.

To ensure a successful session, we ask clients to:

- Keep the counter clean and ready for the Chef.
- Clear the kitchen sink for food safety.  
- Make space in the fridge for your weekly meals.
- Be available to welcome the Chef or leave entry instructions.
- Please keep your pet secured away from the kitchen for safety.

During the intake process, we’ll confirm what equipment is available in your kitchen. Our chefs bring their essentials, like knives, but will use items such as your pots, pans, or food processor as needed. Please note that large equipment, like an Instant Pot, is not provided by our chefs.

Every meal prep is different since its custom to your tastes. For example, here is a real life menu and price from a client's session where client prefers 4 mains, 2 sides, and non organic groceries.

Menu
Turkey Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken w/ Potatoes & Roasted Root Veggies
Beef Chile Relleno w/ Tomato Sauce, Basmati Rice
Thai Inspired Butternut Squash Soup Seasonal Salad
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Price: $251.21 all inclusive (~$12 / serving)

Menus: We will send you a recommended menu that is personalized to you Wednesday the week prior to the session.

Invoicing: We process invoices end of the week (usually Sundays) and charge the card on file for the invoice.

Great question! Our serving sizes are desgined to be slightly larger than standard servings to meet different diet needs and accommodate for leftovers.

Please find the detailed breakdown here.

Yes, we do! Here are our re-heating suggestions based on type for protein. Certain dishes might require special re-heating instructions in which case we will provide them specifically to you.

Pork Dishes
- Preheat oven to 350 
- Transfer dish to a oven safe dish
- Bake for 7 minutes or until warm

Veggie Dishes
- Place in microwave safe bowl
- Microwave for 2 minutes or until warm 

Chicken & Beef Dishes      
- Preheat oven to 350       
- Transfer dish to a oven safe dish     
- Bake for 10 minutes or until warm

Pasta Dishes     
- Place in microwave safe bowl      
- Warm for 2 minutes or until warm 

Fish Dishes
- Preheat oven to 300
- Transfer dish to a oven safe dish
- Bake for 7 minutes or until warm