Ground beef, chicken or tofu with sesame spinach, pickled cucumbers, white or brown rice

Korean bibimbap bowls

Tortillas, black beans, salsa fresca, cheese, avocado, lime

Chicken fajita tacos

Mediterranean lamb meatballs

Steamed brown or white rice, scallions, sesame

Pepper and steak stir fry

Entrees

A sample menu for your first week of service with Chef Christa. Feel free to request changes, substitutions or a new menu from scratch.

Meal Prep w/ Chef Christa | Week 1

Honey mustard glazed salmon

Halibut with roasted grapes and cherry tomatoes

Chickpea tikka masala with green rice

Baked lemon chicken breasts

Shrimp in yellow curry with rice and mango slaw

Coconut-caramel braised tofu with green beans

Red lentil

Carrot ginger

Roasted red bell pepper & pear

Turkey chili

Soups

Simple market salad with korean pear, feta, lemon miso dressing

Fennel apple salad with walnuts

Sesame egg salad

Tarragon chicken salad

Fresh seasonal market fruit salad

Salads

Roasted rainbow carrots with herb tahini

Steamed sesame broccolini

Garlic herb roasted tomatoes

Olive oil smashed potatoes

Classic hummus / basil pesto / tzatziki

Sides

Peanut butter cookies

Katherine Hepburn's brownies

Apple crisps with oatmeal crumble crust

Honey panna cotta with blackberries

Vegan chocolate pots de créme

Desserts

A sampling of Chef Christa's favorite dishes, for inspiration.

Chef's Specials | Christa Schmidt

Tender, smoky charred octopus served over a rich, velvety Romesco sauce, finished with a garnish of vibrant fresh herbs

Charred Octopus with Fresh Herbs and Romesco Sauce

Crispy fried potatoes served with a creamy garlic aioli

Patatas Bravas

Marinated Green Olives and Marcona Almonds

Roasted Artichokes with Lemon and Thyme

Shrimp, garlic, olive oil, smoky hot pepper

Gambas al Ajillo

Chorizo Bites

Radicchio Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Smoky Spanish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Jamon Iberico

Aged Manchego Cheese

Toasted country bread, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic (optional)

Pan Con Tomate

Tapas

A delightful spread of authentic Spanish small plates, perfect for sharing and savoring with friends. This menu is fully customizable, so you can add, swap, or create a unique tapas experience.

Special Occasion - Spanish Tapas Night

Asparagus, cherry tomato confit, kalamata olives, lemon, herbs, olive oil

Mediterranean Baked Halibut

Roasted chicken in a sweet-savory sauce, mashed potatoes

Chicken Marbella with Prunes, Olives & Capers

Haricots verts with butter-lemon shallots

Sous Vide Fennel & Coriander Pork Chops

Little gem lettuce, cucumber, radishes, dill, scallions, lemon vinaigrette

Spring Greens Salad

A sample menu for your first week of service with Chef Vera. Feel free to request changes, substitutions or a new menu from scratch.

Meal Prep Menu #1 - 3 Meals / Fish, Poultry, Meat

Keto Teriyaki Salmon Skewers

Coconut milk cod stew, vibrant flavors of Brazil

Brazilian Moqueca with Cauliflower Rice

Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Baba Ganoush

Zesty lime dressing, fresh herbs, and spices

Thai Chicken Larb in Crisp Lettuce Cups

Roasted fennel, toasted almonds, lemon-caper vinaigrette

Herbed Meatballs with Haricots Verts Salad

Glazed shallot topping, roasted broccolini

Pan-Seared Salmon with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Meal Prep Menu #2 - 5 Keto Dinners

Creamy risotto with balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Risotto

Branzino fillets, artichokes, olives, cherry tomato confit

Branzino alla Romana

Preserved lemon, green olives, haricots verts

Olive Oil Poached Halibut

Balsamic-glazed shallots, coconut cauliflower rice

Crispy Salmon with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Wine-braised chicken, mushrooms, pearl onions, dried figs, pancetta

Coq au Vin Blanc with Figs and Pancetta

Baked tomatoes stuffed with herbed ground meat, parmesan, herbs; spring greens salad, lemon vinaigrette

Classic Tomates Farcies

New York strip steak, arugula, fennel, parmesan, lemon-thyme vinaigrette

Tagliata di Manzo

Red wine-braised beef, mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, creamy mashed potatoes

Beef Bourguignon

Romesco sauce, roasted artichokes, fresh herbs

Pan-Seared Lamb Chops

Snacks

Catalan Style Gazpacho with Olive and Dill Tapenade

Hearty Lentil Soup: A Mom’s Classic

Mushroom Soup with Sage and Cognac Cream

Smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup with a Hint of Spice

Middle Eastern Meatball Soup with Turmeric and Fresh Mint

Salad Nicoise with Dijon Vinaigrette

Zesty Watermelon Radish, Fennel and Beet Salad

Arugula, Fennel, Parmesan with Lemon Vinaigrette

A sampling of Chef Vera's favorite dishes, for inspiration.

Chef's Specials | Vera J

Burrata with Watermelon Radish and Green Goddess Pesto

Appetizer

Tender halibut poached in olive oil, accompanied by preserved lemon, briny green olives, and crisp haricots verts

Olive Oil-Poached Halibut with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

Mains

Golden-crisp artichokes infused with the aromatic flavors of thyme and oregano

Pan-Roasted Baby Artichokes with Fresh Thyme and Oregano

Haricots Verts

Bright, fresh, and full of vibrant flavors, this menu is perfect for lovers of seasonal, plant-forward cuisine. Use it as a starting point, or request a custom creation that suits your needs.

Special Occasion - Green Goddess Dinner

Olive, Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Tapenade, Crostini with Lemon, Fresh Mint and Pecorino Toscano, Eggplant Rolls, Herb Infused Wine-Marinated Mushrooms, Selection of Italian Cured Meats, Assorted Italian Cheeses, Truffle Marcona Almonds, Crostini and Grissini

Italian Antipasto Grazed Board

Pan-seared branzino fillets, artichokes, olives, tomato confit

Beef tenderloin with arugula, tomatoes and parmesan

Main Course

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Side

Celebrate in true Italian style with this indulgent menu, featuring a grazing board of antipasto delights and your choice of flavorful mains. Use this as inspiration, or customize it to suit your preferences.

Special Occasion - Italian Feast 

Olive oil, fresh basil, roasted, golden country bread

Creamy Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Marinated Olives, and Rustic Country Bread

A medley of broccolini, asparagus, leeks, peas, and mint, topped with a zesty hazelnut salsa

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Vibrant Spring Vegetables

Creamy coconut milk, tangy passion fruit, sweet strawberries

Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Sauce and Fresh Strawberries

Dessert

Crafted for an elegant and intimate celebration, this three-course menu offers a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. Let it inspire your event, or feel free to request substitutions or an entirely custom menu.



Special Occasion - A 3-Course Intimate Dining Experience

2 chefs available near Silver Lake, Los Angeles for weekly meal prep starting Nov 1, 2026. Compare vetted personal chefs on Sous, see rates and menus, and request the one that fits.

2 chefs available near Silver Lake, Los Angeles for weekly meal prep starting Nov 1, 2026.