Once we agree that this service could be beneficial to you and your guests, we will sign an initial one-time Dinner Party/Cooking Class contract stating the terms that we agreed to, including the cooking and follow-up dates. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 for the session is due at the end of this meeting, which will cover part of my personal fees, as well as lock in the date of the event. The balance of the fees (my personal fees and grocery items) will be billed on the cooking date, with payment due 10 days after receipt.

What happens between the day of consultation and the day of the cooking session:
Within 48 hours of the initial consultation, you are emailed a draft menu consisting of up to five entrees (and appropriate side dishes) for you and your family to consume. Once this menu is approved, I place special orders for any proteins that are not readily available at the grocery stores that I will be shopping at.

What happens the day of my cooking session:
Prior to my arrival at your house, I will have gone shopping for the freshest and healthiest grocery items (proteins, produce, dairy) at however many stores it takes for me to accomplish this. Whenever possible, I will try to purchase for my clients locally produced fruits and vegetables. I also bring along my own pantry items, cookware and cooking utensils, storage containers, cleaning products (unless you have specific products to use in your kitchen), and trash bags.

Once I arrive at your house, I will set up my equipment, clean and sanitize the cooking and prep areas, and commence cooking. If you are home while I am working, you are more than welcome to stay in the kitchen and watch what I am doing. Who knows? You may learn a couple of new tricks!

After the measl have been prepared and cooked, I will clean up your kitchen so that it is spotless, as well as clean, sanitize, and return whatever equipment of yours I use to their proper places.  I will also put your dishes in your dishwasher so that you don't have to do that!

Discuss any post-cooking date issues that may have arisen (e.g., not putting away personal equipment in their proper areas).You will also be left with an invoice for the remainder of the balance due. Payment is due ten days after receipt, and until further notice, checks and money orders are the only method of payment available.

Is there a follow-up session?
All follow-up is done one week after the service via phone. This will allow my clients and I to:

• Obtain feedback - both positive and negative - on the meals that were prepared.
• Discuss any further questions, as well as schedule additional cooking sessions and/or services.