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Personal Chef for Weekly Meal Prep: Eat Better Without the Effort

A professional chef prepares a full week of fresh, homemade meals in one session — portioned, labeled, and ready to grab from your fridge. No cooking, no cleanup, no guilt.

Why Hire a Personal Chef for Weekly Meal Prep

Between work, commute, and life, cooking daily is the first thing that falls off the schedule. The alternatives — delivery apps, fast food, frozen meals — are expensive, unhealthy, and repetitive. A personal chef for weekly meal prep solves all three: fresh homemade food, customized to your taste and dietary needs, ready in your fridge every week.

This isn't luxury — it's the smartest lifestyle decision busy professionals make. When you add up the cost of daily iFood orders, the health impact of eating out every day, and the hours spent grocery shopping and cooking, a weekly meal prep chef often costs less than your current food habits — and delivers dramatically better results.

92%

clients report eating healthier

8+ hrs

saved per week on average

1,200+

weekly meal prep sessions completed

How It Works

1

Share Your Preferences

Download myChef and tell us about your dietary goals, preferences, allergies, and how many meals you need per week. Whether it's fitness macros, family-friendly, or specific diets — we match you with the right chef.

2

Choose Your Chef & Menu

Browse chef profiles, review their meal prep specialties, and select your weekly menu. Many clients set up recurring sessions so the chef comes on the same day each week.

3

The Chef Preps in Your Kitchen

The chef arrives with fresh ingredients from local markets, and in 3-5 hours prepares your entire week of meals in your kitchen. The house smells incredible.

4

Grab, Heat, Eat

Every meal is portioned into containers, labeled with contents and dates, and organized in your fridge and freezer. Your kitchen is left spotless. Just open the fridge and eat.

Menu Suggestions

Healthy Professional

Healthy/Balanced · 1-2 people, 10-12 meals

  • Grilled chicken breast with quinoa and roasted Mediterranean vegetables
  • Salmon fillet with sweet potato purée and steamed broccoli
  • Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with whole wheat pasta
  • Chicken stir-fry with vegetables and brown rice
  • Black bean and vegetable soup with fresh herbs

Fitness & Macro

Fitness/High-Protein · 1 person, 15-20 meals

  • High-protein bowl: chicken, eggs, beans, and avocado
  • Post-workout: lean beef with sweet potato and greens
  • Salmon with cauliflower rice and asparagus
  • Turkey breast with quinoa and roasted vegetables
  • Egg muffins and overnight oats for breakfast

Family Comfort

Family-Style Brazilian · 3-4 people, 10-15 meals

  • Lasagna with homemade sauce and fresh pasta
  • Chicken stroganoff with rice and shoestring potatoes
  • Fish fillet with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
  • Bolognese sauce with penne and parmesan
  • Vegetable soup and homemade bread rolls

What's Included

Personalized Weekly Menu

A different menu each week based on your preferences, seasonal ingredients, and dietary goals. No repetition, no boredom.

Fresh Ingredient Shopping

The chef sources all ingredients from local markets and feiras, prioritizing freshness, quality, and organic options when available.

Professional Cooking in Your Kitchen

All meals prepared from scratch in your kitchen using professional techniques. No processed shortcuts.

Individual Portioning & Labeling

Each meal individually portioned in proper containers, labeled with contents, macros (if requested), and recommended consumption date.

Proper Storage & Organization

Meals organized in your fridge (3-day meals) and freezer (rest of the week) with heating instructions for each dish.

Complete Kitchen Cleanup

The kitchen is left spotless after every session. Counters, stovetop, dishes, and floor — cleaner than before the chef arrived.

Recurring Schedule Option

Set up a weekly recurring session so the chef comes on the same day each week. Consistent, reliable, effortless.

Real Scenarios

"Fernanda, a marketing director in São Paulo, was spending R$1,500/month on iFood and gaining weight from the sodium and calories. She hired a myChef chef for weekly meal prep every Monday morning. "

After 3 months, she'd lost 5kg, saved R$400/month compared to delivery, and actually looked forward to opening her fridge. The chef became a weekly fixture in her routine.

"Ricardo and Juliana, a couple in Curitiba with a newborn, had zero time to cook. Between midnight feedings and work, they were surviving on frozen meals and takeout. "

Their meal prep chef started coming every Tuesday. Suddenly they had home-cooked meals waiting in the fridge — including post-workout options for Ricardo and lactation-friendly meals for Juliana. They called it their sanity saver.

"Marcos, a CrossFit athlete in Rio, needed 3,200 calories daily with specific macro splits. Meal prepping himself took 6 hours every Sunday and he was exhausted of the same chicken and rice routine. "

His myChef chef brought professional variety — same macros, completely different flavors each week. His performance improved, he gained lean mass, and his Sundays were free again.

Our Personal Chefs

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Bete Selexe

Bete Selexe

Curitiba / PR
Home style
Chef Sara

Chef Sara

Uberlândia / MG
Home style Italian French
Susan Petelin

Susan Petelin

São Paulo / SP
Personal Chef Gabriela

Personal Chef Gabriela

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian
Camila Nacaratto

Camila Nacaratto

Santo André / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +3 more
Mércia Lima

Mércia Lima

Salvador / BA
Home style Seafood
Ananda Magalhães

Ananda Magalhães

São Paulo / SP
Home style
Ale

Ale

Niterói / RJ
Home style
Chef Carlos Dos Anjos

Chef Carlos Dos Anjos

Brasília / DF
Home style Barbecue
Chef Cinthía Cärolína

Chef Cinthía Cärolína

Salvador / BA
Home style Italian Seafood +4 more
Chef Nah

Chef Nah

São Paulo / SP
Home style
Chef Rodrigo

Chef Rodrigo

Espírito Santo do Pinhal / SP
Home style
Chef Adriana

Chef Adriana

São Paulo / SP
Home style
Carla Soares

Carla Soares

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood
Chef Ary Bortolo

Chef Ary Bortolo

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French
Chef Vitória

Chef Vitória

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French
Any Rosa

Any Rosa

Feira de Santana / BA
Home style
Jonas Diego

Jonas Diego

Brasília / DF
Mediterranean Spanish French +5 more
Carol Conti

Carol Conti

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +8 more
Chef Guilherme

Chef Guilherme

São Paulo / SP
French Spanish Mediterranean +6 more
Vanessa Oliveira

Vanessa Oliveira

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Italian Seafood +5 more
Amanda Carvalho

Amanda Carvalho

Armação dos Búzios / RJ
Chef Kleyton Godoy

Chef Kleyton Godoy

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Seafood
Chef Tarek Silvestre

Chef Tarek Silvestre

São Paulo / SP
Chef Rafa Scopel

Chef Rafa Scopel

São Paulo / SP
Mexican
Chef Victor Alves

Chef Victor Alves

São Paulo / SP
Delícias Da Piu

Delícias Da Piu

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
Chef Michael

Chef Michael

Barueri / SP
Home style Chinese Italian +2 more
Personal Chef YANNE SILVEIRA

Personal Chef YANNE SILVEIRA

Fortaleza / CE
Home style
Sidney Rodrigues

Sidney Rodrigues

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue
Chef Ariadine Rumie

Chef Ariadine Rumie

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Mediterranean
Chef Yasmin

Chef Yasmin

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Italian French
Chefs Nicole e Augusto

Chefs Nicole e Augusto

Curitiba / PR
Home style
Chef Ju Fernandes

Chef Ju Fernandes

São Bernardo do Campo / SP
Italian Home style Seafood +4 more
Chef Léo Godoy

Chef Léo Godoy

Guarulhos / SP
Home style
Fabiano Abdias

Fabiano Abdias

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Mediterranean
Luíza de Carvalho

Luíza de Carvalho

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
Chef Andrea Moura

Chef Andrea Moura

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +2 more
Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef

Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Seafood
Chef Lucas

Chef Lucas

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Personal Chef Jú Varella

Personal Chef Jú Varella

São Paulo / SP
Home style
Carol Camara

Carol Camara

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
Chef Theo Stracke

Chef Theo Stracke

Palhoça / SC
Home style Barbecue Italian +2 more
OTAVIO PESTANA

OTAVIO PESTANA

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
Revisson Silva

Revisson Silva

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Barbecue +12 more
Faby Oliveira Duarte

Faby Oliveira Duarte

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style
Rama Enout

Rama Enout

Porto Alegre / RS
Home style Barbecue Seafood +6 more
Chef Allan Menezes

Chef Allan Menezes

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Seafood +4 more
Chef Raphael Gustavus

Chef Raphael Gustavus

São Paulo / SP
Home style
SANDRA OLIVEIRA

SANDRA OLIVEIRA

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
Chef Elaine

Chef Elaine

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +7 more
Chef Bianca

Chef Bianca

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood Italian +1 more
Monique Niddan

Monique Niddan

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +9 more
Chef Dani Pires

Chef Dani Pires

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood Italian
Juliana Vieira

Juliana Vieira

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Chef Joyce

Chef Joyce

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style
Chef Petherson Zamara

Chef Petherson Zamara

Maringá / PR
Chef Yanna Rebeca

Chef Yanna Rebeca

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Italian Seafood
Cheff Jarbas Meurer

Cheff Jarbas Meurer

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Barbecue Italian +12 more
Chef Cesar

Chef Cesar

Belo Horizonte / MG
Home style Seafood Barbecue +2 more
Chef Lipe Garcia

Chef Lipe Garcia

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Italian French +5 more
Chef Giovane Veríssimo

Chef Giovane Veríssimo

Niterói / RJ
Home style
A Mineira

A Mineira

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style
Chef Osman

Chef Osman

Taboão da Serra / SP
Italian
Chef Thiago

Chef Thiago

Florianópolis / SC
Barbecue Home style

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 10-20 individual portions covering lunch and dinner for 5-7 days. Some clients add breakfast and snacks. The exact number is agreed upon before each session based on your household size.
Yes. Many clients share their nutritionist's meal plan, and the chef executes it with professional technique and great flavor. It's the perfect combination of nutritional science and culinary skill.
Refrigerated meals stay fresh for 3-5 days. Meals for later in the week are frozen and maintain quality when thawed. The chef labels everything with recommended dates and heating instructions.
When you factor in grocery shopping time, cooking time, food waste from unused ingredients, and the cost of delivery apps on days you don't cook, most clients find meal prep is comparable or even cheaper — with far better results.
Absolutely. Most meal prep clients book recurring sessions — same day, same time each week. You can adjust the menu weekly or let the chef surprise you with seasonal variations.

Start Your Weekly Meal Prep Today

Open your fridge to home-cooked meals every day of the week. Fresh, healthy, and zero effort. Download myChef and find your meal prep chef.