Jay Williamson
Personal Chef
Seattle, Washington
Rates effective 5/1/08 – subject to change
Cost of food is client's responsibility and can vary. Contact me for more information.
At this time (5/08), my weekday availability is limited. I have occasional weekday openings, but I am mostly looking for work during the evenings and weekends doing lessons and parties.
If you are interested in hiring me full-time, that is a possibility we can always discuss.
I am occasionally open to bartering services.
Cooking Services
The following services are available for $30 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.
Introductory rate for first time clients is $24 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.
• Home Meal Preparation
• Private Parties
• Picnics
• Romantic Dinners
Give a gift certificate to a new mother, an
anniversary couple, someone recovering from illness or injury, or anyone else
who could use a cooking break.
Lessons and Classes
Private cooking lessons for 1-3 people
$24 per hour with a 3 hour minimum
Cooking classes for 4 or more people
Rate varies, please inquire
Consultation
Lifestyle changes to incorporate healthy eating in a busy schedule
$35 per hour with a 2 hour minimum
Email me
Eating dinner together at the end of the day is an important family value. Though my husband and I enjoy cooking, juggling our work schedules with our children's busy school and sports schedules left little time for preparing dinner. Our neighbors recommended we try Jay's services. That was 3 years ago! Since then Jay has come into our home weekly to prepare our weekday dinners. It's just the support we needed. It's easy - Jay sends us a menu several days in advance, buys the food, shows up to cook, and cleans up before we arrive home. It's great food - Jay buys fresh foods that morning, often organically grown, and prepares incredibly tasty (and complex) sauces, soups, and meats. It's fun variety - Jay has a huge repertoire of recipes and a great knack for changing the menus with the season/weather. And it's a great value! I'd highly recommend Jay's cooking services!
Bonnie C, Seattle
Jay Williamson is a Godsend! I have had the privilege of having Jay as my chef for over 4 years. During this time, Jay has been very patient with me as my eccentric taste buds asked for healthy, exotic, and TASTY food. Each time, Jay delivers with ideas and suggestions that he customizes to my palate, and each time I am AMAZED by the taste! I have been so busy with my day job and traveling, that I just don't have time to prepare my own healthy meals. Coming home to a home cooked meal that Jay has prepared, labeled and placed in my freezer, has saved my health and happiness! I highly recommend Jay Williamson for your culinary pleasures! Bon Appetit!!!
Steve H, Seattle
We are a busy family of four, which includes two young children. The thought of trying to figure out what to cook every night seemed like a daunting task when you include all of the other decisions one must make when caring for kids. Then, we met Jay! He saved us from ordering in every night and took the cooking decisions out of our daily life. Not only has it made our life easier, his food is also delicious, and Jay puts lots of thought into his menu choices according to the needs of his clients.
Elana J, Seattle
-Tom Douglas, Seattle Kitchen
