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MFL Chef@Home™ | Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Personal Chef Service

Personalized Culinary Support Designed Around Your Health, Lifestyle & Goals

This is a private, in-home chef service designed for individuals and families who want professional culinary support tailored to their personal nutrition needs, preferences, and lifestyle.

Every service is fully customized and delivered directly in your home, combining culinary expertise with structured nutrition principles to support long-term healthy living.

A Personalized Service — Not a Standard Meal Prep

This is not a fixed menu or pre-made food system.

Each client receives a fully customized culinary experience based on:

  • Health goals and nutritional needs

  • Lifestyle and daily routine

  • Dietary preferences and restrictions

  • Level of support required

  • Personal expectations and cooking environment

I personally evaluate each request before confirming service to ensure the best possible fit and level of care.

Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for clients who:

  • Require structured nutritional support or physician-guided diets

  • Want to build long-term healthy eating habits

  • Have limited time for cooking or meal planning

  • Need dietary modifications or special requirements

  • Prefer fresh, in-home prepared meals over packaged systems

  • Value privacy, convenience, and personalized attention

What Your Service Includes

Each personal chef visit is a complete culinary service:

  • Custom menu planning

  • Professional grocery sourcing

  • In-home meal preparation

  • Portioning and packaging

  • Refrigerator organization

  • Kitchen cleanup after service

Menus can be adapted for:

  • Medical or wellness recommendations

  • Food allergies or sensitivities

  • Religious or cultural dietary needs

  • Personal goals and preferences

Why This Service Works

Healthy eating is not only about knowledge—it is about execution in real life.

Research in nutrition and behavioral science shows that consistency and enjoyment are key drivers of long-term dietary success.

Many people struggle not because they lack information, but because daily cooking is time-consuming, repetitive, and difficult to maintain.

This service removes those barriers.

Culinary Philosophy

My approach rooted in Culinary Medicine principles is based on a simple principle:

Healthy eating must be practical, enjoyable, and sustainable to last.

Every meal is designed using:

  • Classical professional culinary techniques

  • Mediterranean nutrition principles

  • Fresh, whole ingredients

  • Balanced meal structure

Research consistently shows that taste is one of the strongest factors influencing long-term eating habits. The meals I prepare are to be both nourishing and satisfying, because long-term consistency depends on taste and enjoyment.

Experience & Professional Background

With over 38 years of culinary experience and more than one million meals served, my work combines:

  • Classical Italian culinary training

  • International fine dining experience

  • Structured meal planning systems

  • Mediterranean nutrition principles

  • Real-world culinary application in home environments

Service Area

📍 Serving Southwest Florida

Sarasota • Venice • Nokomis • Osprey • North Port • Englewood

(Service subject to scheduling and location availability.)

Outside these areas? Contact me for possible arrangements.

Service Structure & Pricing

Each service is fully customized based on:

  • Menu complexity

  • Ingredient selection

  • Number of meals and portions

  • Level of personalization required

  • Time and preparation requirements

A typical service visit includes:

  • 4–8 hours of in-home culinary work

  • Ingredient sourcing and preparation

  • Cooking, packaging, and kitchen cleanup

Minimum service starts at 5 meals per visit.

Chef@Home Personal Chef Service

Service Pricing | Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Prices apply to Sarasota County and may vary based on location and additional service requirements.

Meals prepared per visit 5 5 5 5
Portions per meal 1 2 3 4
Total packaged meals 5 10 15 20
Chef Service Fee $200 $250 $300 $350
Est. Ingredient Cost* $50 $70 $110 $150
ESTIMATED TOTAL $250 $320 $410 $500

Professional Service Details:

  • Minimum Order: 5 meals per visit. Weekly service depends on availability.
  • The Process: I dedicate 4–8 hours to your culinary experience, including professional grocery sourcing, mise-en-place, cooking, storage, and full kitchen cleanup.
  • Meal Composition: Each meal consists of 1 premium protein, 1 complex starch, and 1 fresh vegetable—tailored to your calorie goals and the Modern Mediterranean Diet guidelines.
  • *Ingredient Costs: Estimates based on standard products; actual costs depend on your ingredient grade (e.g., organic, wild-caught) and specific selections.
  • Payment: Ingredient deposit due before cooking; Chef Service Fee due upon completion of service.
  • Storage: Requires approximately 1–2 shelves of refrigerator space.
  • Menu Planning: Custom menus are finalized before shopping. Professional menu research and research-backed recipe design is available for $30/recipe and requires a completed online food questionnaire.

Is This Service Right for You?

This service is ideal for clients who value:

✔ Personalized nutritional support
✔ High-quality professional cooking
✔ Convenience without compromising food quality
✔ Long-term structure for healthy eating
✔ Fresh meals prepared in their own home

Scientific & Culinary Foundation

This service is inspired by:

  • Mediterranean dietary principles

  • Structured meal consistency research

  • Culinary medicine principles

  • Practical nutrition science

  • Professional culinary standards

👉 View the LARN Nutritional Guidelines
👉 View the Modern Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
👉 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)

Looking for a More Structured System?

If you prefer a guided weekly Mediterranean meal program instead of a fully customized chef experience, explore:

Chef’s Choice Weekly Program

A structured 28-day rotating meal system designed for consistency, convenience, and healthy lifestyle support.

👉 VIEW CHEF’S CHOICE PROGRAM

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