Weekly Meal Prep

Our Executive Chefs prepare a fridge full of beautiful meals; they take care of the shopping, cooking, and cleaning. All you need to worry about is which restaurant-quality meal you want to eat first!

Let’s Get Cooking

Time poor?

Struggling for Inspiration?

Don't like cooking?

Want to eat well but don't know how?

Want to experience more variety?

Welcome to The Executive Chef – a unique meal preparation service brought to you by a team of passionate, trained professional chefs. We operate across Melbourne and Canberra preparing nutritious and delicious weekly meals for you and your whole family. We’re a full end-to-end service that buys all the groceries, prepares all your meals in your own home, and then cleans up to leave you with nothing but a fridge full of incredible food.

We cater for a range of tastes & dietary requirements, so if you’d like to know more about how our weekly meal prep service works, get in touch now.

Let’s Get Cooking

Weekly Meal Prep is Ideal for

Families that are passionate about spending quality time together and eating healthy balanced meals.

Executives who prioritize their downtime but want to eat well without the hassle of eating out.

People who want to enjoy a variety of delicious, fresh meals tailored to their specific needs.

How It Works

Tell us a bit about you and what you like

In order to make the best food for your lifestyle, we need to know a few particulars: Do you have any dietary preferences or requirements we should know about? When do you want your meals prepared? How many portions will you need?

Choose Your Menu

Choose from our weekly selection of delicious meals, made using fresh and seasonal produce. We can modify any meal to suit your dietary needs.

Choose Your Menu

Choose from our weekly selection of delicious meals, made using fresh and seasonal produce. We can modify any meal to suit your dietary needs.

Let us take care of the dishes

Your private chef shops, cooks your meals and cleans your kitchen – leaving you with a fridge full of delicious food.

What our clients enjoy the most

“It’s like eating at a high-end restaurant in the comfort of your own home. Great food, service and value.”

David H.
Caulfield

“Gomez and the team at The Executive Chef provided the most incredible Christmas lunch – fresh seafood, tasty salads and the most delicious glazed ham. They completely took the stress out of Christmas allowing us to really enjoy the day with our family.”

Sally B.
Canterbury

“The weekly meal prep is a lifesaver. I can plan my meals, mix and match and know that each week I will be eating something different. The food is fresh and I know that when I get home all I need to worry about is what meal I want to eat first.”

John P.
Toorak

“What a dinner party! Our dining room came to life with great food and service. For once, not only were my guests having a ball but I was able to enjoy myself too! Thanks Gomez for a spectacular evening.”

Alison G.
Middle Park

“Sensational meals and superb attention to detail. I love how Gomez and his team always remember my family’s tastes and dietary requirements. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always a pleasure to deal with.”

Mary K
Kew

Menu For Week Of

Sample Menu 1

Smoked Trout and Crackers

Smoked trout dip, crème fraiche, spring onion, smoked paprika lavosh

Baby Gem Salad

Baby gem, radish, avocado, green goddess, crispy onion

Beans and Lime

Green beans, peas, sesame oil, kaffir lime, toasted sesame

Asian Slaw

Poached chicken, celery, red cabbage, peanut, red chilli, bean sprout

Summer Legume Salad

Tuscan cabbage, borlotti beans, orange, roast onion, sherry vinegar

Classic Tomato Gazpacho

Gazpacho, cucumber, baguette

Stuff Zucchini

Zucchini parmigiana, Roma tomato, basil, olive oil, onion powder, Reggiano, bread crumbs

Decadent Eggplant Penne Pasta

Penne al a Norma, eggplant, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, olive oil

Grain Bowl

Freekah, cauliflower, cranberries, chard, apple, chives, sherry vinegar, sesame oil

Lentils and Goats Feta

Black lentils, celery, roast carrots, almonds, plum, charred onion, balsamic, parsley

Broccoli Burgers

Broccoli and chickpea fritters, yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, lemon

Mushroom Hash

Mushroom and potato latkes, kale, olives, capers, preserved lemon

Crumbed Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin, parsley, egg, flour, all spice, lemon, garlic, sumac, capers, olive oil, breadcrumbs

Charred Swordfish

Caperberries, cherry tomatoes, red onion, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper

Baked Chicken Thighs

Olives, cornichons, shallots, apple cider vinegar, tarragon, white wine

Spice Crusted Snapper

Whole snapper, fennel seeds, cumin, thyme, cinnamon, chilli flakes, lemon

Butchers Cut

Roast capsicum, hazelnut, red wine vinegar, rosemary, red onion, garlic, honey

Chicken and Carrot Meatballs

Pistachio, chicken mince, egg, bread crumbs, roast carrot, garlic powder

Greek Coconut Cake

Flour, eggs, sugar, coconut, lime, butter, yoghurt

Salted Choc Chip Cookies

Flour, egg, brown sugar, baking powder, bi-carb, salt, chocolate

Chia Breakfast Trifle

Coconut milk, agave, mixed berries, chia seeds, mint

Sample Menu 2

Sardine Escabeche

Red capsicum, cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, citrus, fennel, star anis

Cannellini Bean and Green Onion Salad

Cannellini beans, parsley, salad onion, celery, preserved lemon, sumac, olive oil, salt

Witlof and White Peach

Roquefort cheese, hazelnut, sesame oil, sherry vinegar, grain mustard

Pickled Radishes and Sweet Potato Dip

Maple syrup, white wine vinegar, cashew nuts, sunflower seed, cinnamon, salt, Espelette pepper, olive oil

Smoked Tofu Rice Paper Rolls

Pickled carrots, coriander, bean shoots, green beans, peanuts, hoisin

Spiced Pumpkin and Ricotta

Cumin, Tuscan cabbage, walnuts, dried figs, cherry balsamic dressing

Black Lentil and Confit Duck Salad

Roast carrot, wild mushrooms, chives, celery, shallots, black grapes, shallots, sherry vinaigrette

Ricotta and Broccoli Orecchiette

Reggiano, panko bread crumbs, chilli flakes, olive oil, cream, flour, butter

Black Rice Pilaf

Butternut squash, raisin, onion, garlic, pistachio, cumin, coriander seed, cinnamon, parsley, loomi

Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini

Lamb mince, tomato, rice, pine nuts, garlic powder, mint, five spice, onion, lemon

Baked Ratatouille

Red capsicum, finger eggplant, banana shallot, squash, zucchini, roma tomato, oregano, buffalo mozzarela

Potato Salad

Potato, boiled egg, spring onion, cream cheese, chives, crispy shallots, salad cream

Ginger Coral Trout

Coral Trout, ginger, soy, sugar, mirin, spring onion, sesame oil, rice

Roast Pork Loin Tacos

Achiote pork loin, pickled red cabbage and apple, red bean salsa, lime, tortilla

Lamb Koftas

Spiced lamb mince, onion, mint, pomegranate, garlic, yoghurt, burghul, cumin, olive oil

Butchers Cut and Cafe de Paris

Mushroom fricassee, leek, garlic, white wine

Cottage Pie

Beef mince, onion, carrot, garlic, cheddar, potato, flour, milk, butter, tomato

Chicken Satay

Chicken breast, garlic, ginger, peanut, soy, curry paste, fish sauce, red onion, cucumber

Stone Fruit Clafoutis

Almond meal, eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt

Berry and Apple Breakfast Crumble

Oats, seeds, pistachio, peanuts, agave, honey, coconut, cinnamon

Pain d’épices Almond Slice

Egg, gluten free flour, honey, salt, almond, five spice

Sample Menu 3

Smoked Trout and Crackers

Smoked trout dip, crème fraiche, spring onion, smoked paprika lavosh

Baby Gem Salad

Baby gem, radish, avocado, green goddess, crispy onion

Beans and Lime

Green beans, peas, sesame oil, kaffir lime, toasted sesame

Asian Slaw

Poached chicken, celery, red cabbage, peanut, red chilli, bean sprout

Summer Legume Salad

Tuscan cabbage, borlotti beans, orange, roast onion, sherry vinegar

Classic Tomato Gazpacho

Gazpacho, cucumber, baguette

Stuff Zucchini

Zucchini parmigiana, Roma tomato, basil, olive oil, onion powder, Reggiano, bread crumbs

Decadent Eggplant Penne Pasta

Penne al a Norma, eggplant, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, olive oil

Grain Bowl

Freekah, cauliflower, cranberries, chard, apple, chives, sherry vinegar, sesame oil

Lentils and Goats Feta

Black lentils, celery, roast carrots, almonds, plum, charred onion, balsamic, parsley

Broccoli Burgers

Broccoli and chickpea fritters, yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, lemon

Mushroom Hash

Mushroom and potato latkes, kale, olives, capers, preserved lemon

Crumbed Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin, parsley, egg, flour, all spice, lemon, garlic, sumac, capers, olive oil, breadcrumbs

Charred Swordfish

Caperberries, cherry tomatoes, red onion, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper

Baked Chicken Thighs

Olives, cornichons, shallots, apple cider vinegar, tarragon, white wine

Spice Crusted Snapper

Whole snapper, fennel seeds, cumin, thyme, cinnamon, chilli flakes, lemon

Butchers Cut

Roast capsicum, hazelnut, red wine vinegar, rosemary, red onion, garlic, honey

Chicken and Carrot Meatballs

Pistachio, chicken mince, egg, bread crumbs, roast carrot, garlic powder

Greek Coconut Cake

Flour, eggs, sugar, coconut, lime, butter, yoghurt

Salted Choc Chip Cookies

Flour, egg, brown sugar, baking powder, bi-carb, salt, chocolate

Chia Breakfast Trifle

Coconut milk, agave, mixed berries, chia seeds, mint

Sample Menu 4

Pumpkin and Chickpeas

Roast pumpkin hummus, crudité, rosemary croutons, pumpkin seed

Zucchini and Cannellini Bean Soup

Zucchini, cannellini beans, mint, olive oil, sourdough, salt, onion, garlic

Marinated Octopus Salad

Octopus, celery heart, kohlrabi, fennel seed, cucumber

Charred Peach and Buffalo Mozzarella

White peach, buffalo mozzarella, radicchio, hazelnut, olive oil, sherry vinegar

Red Cabbage and Beetroot Slaw

Red cabbage, beetroot, cumin, raisins, yoghurt, coriander, sun flower seeds, lemon

Slow Roast Carrots with Pistachio Pesto

Carrot, coriander seed, roquette, garlic, pistachio, olive oil, cayenne

Spicy Pork Sausage Ziti

Pork mince, Ziti, red wine vinegar, chilli flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato, oregano, capers, Grana Padano

Zucchini Strozapetti

Strozzapetti, zucchini, olive oil, Sicilian olives, currants, basil, fennel seed

Roast Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Cauliflower, eggplant, chickpeas, all spice, sumac, yoghurt, parsley, spinach

Mushrooms Stuffed with Wild Rice ($)

Shitake mushrooms, Portobello mushrooms, rice, gruyere, onion, garlic powder, butter, leek

Chicken and Barley Soup

Chicken thigh, barley, dill, onion, carrot, celery, leek, bay leaf

Potato Waldorf

Potato, swiss chard, walnut, pear, blue cheese, roast shallot, honey, mustard

Miso Glazed Salmon

Tasmanian Salmon, miso, cucumber, chilli, soy, sugar, soy, coriander

Chicken Basque Style with Rice

Chicken, red capsicum, rosemary, red onion, honey, red wine vinegar, tomato, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, rice, olive oil, pepper

Herb Crusted Lamb Shoulder ($)

Lamb shoulder, grana Padano, bread crumbs, mustard, lemon, parsley, chives, butter, shallots, sherry vinegar

Butchers Cut Roast Squash Salsa

Yellow squash, almonds, lime, coriander, red onion, olive oil

Burmese Pork Curry

Pork shoulder, coconut milk, mustard powder, paprika, soy, eggplant, kaffir lime, vermicelli, coriander

Veal Cotoletta

Veal cutlet, egg, bread crumbs, flour, grana Padano, parsley, lemon, garlic, butter, mustard

Seasonal Fruit and Spiced Oats

Berries, mango, peach, cinnamon, honey, oats, almonds

Avocado Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, flour, butter, eggs, dark chocolate

Spinach and Berry Breakfast Muffins

Egg, LSA, wholemeal flour, coconut milk, olive oil, banana, sweet potato

FAQ

Questions about this service

Where are your Weekly Meal Prep services available?

Culinista Kitchen® Weekly Meal Prep service is available in New York City, the D.C. metro area, and Los Angeles. If you need a chef in upstate New York, Westchester County, Fairfield County, CT, the Hamptons, or a different location, email q@theculinistas.com and we’ll try our best to source a chef for you. We service these markets seasonally & upon request.

Where do you service?

Currently, The Executive Chef services the Melbourne metropolitan area. However, we are always open to expanding our services to new areas.

How much does the Weekly Meal Prep Service cost?

Weekly service starts at $350+GST plus groceries.

Can I customise dishes to my family’s dietary requirements and taste preferences?

Of course, you can! We publish a seasonal menu that will rotate weekly and can be customized to suit you and your family. Our chefs not only specialize in regional cuisines, but come equipped to handle various dietary and nutritional needs. Whether your household is gluten free, low FODMAP, vegetarian or anything else, we have the expertise to adapt to your needs.

Is the Weekly Meal Prep service a drop off service?

No. Our chefs shop locally, sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients, and cook each week’s dishes in your own home. No delivery coordinating. No wasteful drop off packaging. No mystery ghost kitchen.

How any meals do I get out of one chef visit? What about portion sizes?

Dishes should last you half a week, or about 3-4 days. Our dishes are designed to be mixed and matched and eaten throughout the week, so portions are relative to how each household is using each dish.
We offer three portion sizes: small (feeds 1-2 people), medium (feeds 3-4 people), and large (feeds 5-6 people). For example, a small portion would feed 1-2 people over 3-4 days. Clients choose a portion size based on household size. You can also portion per dish based on your family’s desire for more or less of a certain dish (want more of our Moroccan chicken tagine or Beans, Beans, Beans? Let us know and we can portion accordingly).

How do you source your chefs?

With over twenty years’ experience in the hospitality industry, we have built a diverse network of culinary professionals. This allows us to send the right person to you. Our chefs have trained in the world’s best restaurants and worked in private residences, yachts and in the air. Our meals are prepared with love, professionalism and style.

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