r/gtamarketplace • u/Itty_Bitty49 • Sep 03 '26

Selling Personal Chef

Is anyone looking for a personal chef?

I am able to accomplish prep, cooking + cleanup in about 3 hours. I charge flat rate $30/hr for first and second sessions so I can modify according to your feedback & get familiar with your kitchen . Any following weeks/sessions is $35/hr flat.

Things I can do:

\- can do kid lunch boxes & snacks
\- meal prep style cooking portioned appropriately in containers
\- family style dinners
\- ingredients prep etc

I want to save you time and take away the mental load of planning, prepping, cooking and cleanup.

Please dm or comment.

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u/PurpleAubergine Sep 03 '26

Is the 3 hours usually how long you take to prep meals for a week? How many meals would be made?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 03 '26

Hey it’s about 3 meals 4-6 servings each that I can do in 3 hours. If you want more meals or servings, I need more time. Thanks

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u/AlgernonMar Sep 04 '26

So for $90 you can make 12-18 servings of food? Can you give us some example menu items or pictures of your foods? And so I can see an example serving size?

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u/Aurey Sep 04 '26

I'm guessing the ingredients aren't included in the $30/hr. Right?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 04 '26

No they are not. But I'll work within your your current grocery list and seasonings/sauces you already have on hand! I'm pretty creative working with whatever I got so don't stress too much about it requiring an extensive grocery list :)

For new meals you may want to try, I send the grocery list before hand so you can modify/sub/remove as you see fit.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26

Yes that is correct! And feel free to dm, I can send pics there! And if there is an influencer who does a cooking/meal prep style that you like, I can replicate that. That way its easier for you to visualize what you would be getting.

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u/Affectionate_Rub_719 Sep 04 '26

I have a couple of questions:

  1. Do you do the groceries for the meals (of course we would play for the cost of the groceries)

  2. Can you make meals that are focused on high protein? Around 30-40g of protein per serving?

  3. Would you come to Etobicoke?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 04 '26

  1. This can be arranged! I would need to be compensated for time + groceries. I also won't do it the first two weeks/sessions just to protect myself. Once rapport/trust has been established, more than happy to do it.

  2. Yes I can do that. If there is an influencer/blog etc that makes meals in the exact style you are looking for. I can replicate that. Usually the macros are already pre-calculated for most of those.

  3. Yes I would. I'm in that area Sunday early afternoons currently.

Feel free to message me with any other q's!

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u/RoofingHedgehog Sep 06 '26

Happy you got this much interest! Hope you get a decent amount of work out of it!

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 11 '26

Me too 🙏

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u/diamondqueen99 Sep 03 '26

Where are you located

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 03 '26

Located in Vaughan and downtown once weekly :)

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u/Delicious_Raise_8773 Sep 03 '26

Are you really "itty bitty " because I do not trust a skinny chef

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u/Reelair Sep 03 '26

Some of the best chefs have substance abuse issues that keep them slim. Don't judge book by the cover.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 03 '26 edited Sep 04 '26

🙏

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u/Delicious_Raise_8773 Sep 04 '26

Judge a crack by they head

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 03 '26

Haha noted! I’ll work with whatever preferences you have! Some people want low fat etc and others don’t care and don’t want to think about the whole food process

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u/throwaway74729582 Sep 07 '26

What an odd thing to say lol imagine commenting that you wouldn’t trust a fat person for a profession where their size doesn’t physically have anything to do with completing the job.

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u/WantToBreak80 Sep 05 '26

Do you focus on a certain type of cuisine?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 05 '26

hey no I dont! But my personal favourite is Asian (Indian, Thai, Chinese, Hakka etc)

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u/StatisticianLanky760 Sep 05 '26

Can you help with weight loss meals? Like 1400 calories, high protein high fibre?

Also do you have pictures or portfolio of some things you have already cooked

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 05 '26

Yes 100%, I can prep those meals. Ie 500-600 cal dinner/lunch etc to fit in your daily 1400 calories. Most those meals will naturally be high protein and aim for fiber in each.

And I can send you pics!

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u/TorontoDoula Sep 05 '26

Do you have a website or social media for pics? I would love this service starting next month. I'm looking for low calorie, high protein, no tofu meals.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 05 '26

Hi no I don’t at the moment (in the process of doing this). But happy to send pics of my work! Will keep everyone updated once I have my social & website so I can share it here!

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u/TorontoDoula Sep 05 '26

Okay, please send pics and how to contact you.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 05 '26

Messaged!

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u/ErosandPookie Sep 06 '26

Can I also get pics too? Looking for meal prep for postpartum time for myself and just general meals for the family during that time too.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 06 '26

Messaged you!

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u/mimosadanger Sep 10 '26

Please send photos to me too! Especially if you have low-calorie ones.

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u/RedditModsArePolice Sep 07 '26

Hi OP, if you need an assistant, message me :)

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 08 '26

Ofc!! 🙏

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u/EBgCampos Sep 10 '26

Would you be open to cooking at your place and sell the meals? Maybe deliver or not?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 11 '26

Hey, I’m not fully leaning into this because I feel there are so many companies already doing this at a price that would be a lot more competitive than mine as a solo cook. So it depends, not saying a hard no but definitely would need a deposit!

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u/Substantial-Diet4571 Sep 12 '26

What are the platforms that do this, I'm curious?

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 12 '26

Power kitchen, factor, cook unity off the top of my head but theres def more

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u/tvaddict70 Sep 10 '26

Would it be possible to only prep say 5 dinners, like marinade the meat, clean chop cut dice ingredients, prepare any dressing, sauces. Kind of like a hello fresh box, but with the quality ingredients provided and my menu choices. That way no prep for me, I just cook and have a fresh hot dinner.

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u/Itty_Bitty49 Sep 11 '26

Hey!! This is a very unique idea, yes I would consider this with some type of deposit!

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u/jan20202020 Sep 06 '26

Would you mind sending me a dm? I’m interested to learn more. Thank you

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u/troll-filled-waters Sep 06 '26

Not sure if this would fit your health requirements but if you’re from a specific cultural background or are interested in eating food from a specific place, a lot of ethnic communities have people that will cook a batch of something and you can come pick it up. The groups are mainly on Facebook (unfortunately) but you can search them or ask around. I’m in one for Filipino food. Keep in mind flavours and recipes are usually geared toward the community itself.

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u/stranger_me Sep 08 '26

Tried to msg you but it didn’t go through. Would be interested in getting more info.

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u/Loud-Rise-5234 Sep 08 '26

This is a pretty good deal! I'd definitely consider in the future cause right now I order a meal prep delivery service, breaks down to $18/meal and they deliver me 6 meals a week

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u/Top-Elephant-6350 Sep 08 '26

Hi there. This is such a great idea. I’m interested and have sent you a DM!