PRIVATE CHEF & MEAL PREP

In-Home Meal Prep & Private Chef Services in Essex County, NJ

Chef Calle provides personalized in-home meal prep and private chef services in Essex Fells, NJ for busy families and professionals.

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Chef Created Weekly Meals Prepared in Your Home

Chef Calle offers elevated in-home meal prep services for families and professionals across Essex County and Northern New Jersey.

From personalized menu planning to careful preparation and complete kitchen cleanup, every detail is thoughtfully managed to bring an elevated private chef experience into your home.

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Freshly prepared salmon fillet garnished with a lemon slice, served with cooked quinoa and fresh spinach leaves in a glass container. Surrounding ingredients include a bunch of raw Swiss chard, a beet, garlic cloves, a sprig of rosemary, and a cup of olive oil with a sprig of herbs.

What Your Meal Prep Service Includes

  • New York chef dinner party place settings

    Customized Weekly Menu

    Select your dishes from our Meal Prep Menu. Dishes may be fully customized and ingredients substituted as needed.

  • Champagne glasses at private chef catered NYC dinner party

    Sourcing Fresh Ingredients

    Chef Calle sources fresh, high-quality ingredients through online delivery and/or in-store shopping to create delicious, nutrient-rich meals.

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    In-Home Meal Preparation

    Meals are prepared in your home kitchen and organized for the week. providing you with consistently fresh meals.

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Premium Plan

2 SESSIONS PER WEEK

Designed for clients who want meals prepared more consistently throughout the week, The Premium Plan includes two in-home meal prep sessions per week, allowing for greater variety, freshness, and flexibility in your weekly routine.

Investment: $670 + Ingredient costs

Weekly Plan

1 WEEKLY SESSION

The Weekly Plan offers a balanced approach to in-home meal prep with one weekly cooking session tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences.

Investment: $350 + Ingredient costs

Flex Session

OCCASIONAL

Perfect for extra busy weeks, returning from travel, hosting guests, or simply taking a break from cooking, The Flex Session provides a one-time personalized meal prep experience in your home kitchen.

Investment: $395 + Ingredient costs

Each Meal Prep Session includes 3 entrees with 4 servings each. Choose your meals from our Meal Prep Menu, which includes rotating seasonal dishes.

AVAILABLE SESSION TIMES:

• AM Session: 9:00am-1:00pm
Earlier start time upon request

• PM Session: 2:00-6:00pm

Meal Prep Menu

Dishes may be fully customized. We accommodate all dietary restrictions.
All proteins may be substituted — vegetarian versions available upon request.

  • CHICKEN

    Chicken Shawarma
    couscous, cucumber, tomato, balsamic glazed carrots

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken
    capers, cherry tomatoes & green beans

    Chicken with Chorizo
    peppers, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, Spanish rice

    Yogurt Spiced Chicken
    cucumber cherry tomato feta, roasted potatoes

    Herb Roasted Chicken
    green beans with cherry tomatoes, sweet potato mash

    Asian Chicken Stir-Fry
    jasmine rice, bell peppers

    Coconut Chicken
    lemongrass and turmeric, brown rice, mixed vegetable

    Turkey Bolognese
    whole grain pasta, broccoli rabe

    Chicken with Dates
    kalamata olives, capers, pearled couscous, artichokes

  • MEAT

    Herb Crusted Roast
    rosemary chimichurri, roasted root veg, potatoes

    Sirloin Steak
    scallion dipping sauce, brown jasmine rice, saute peppers

    Roasted Spiced Short Rib
    marinated cauliflower with cherry tomato and cannellini, romesco sauce

    Grilled Brazilian Picanha
    pesto, creamy mash potatoes, saute greens

    Lamb Chops
    mint cilantro relish, rice pilaf with pine nuts golden raisins, green beans

    Stuffed Pork Loin
    mushrooms dried fruit, creamy sweet potato mash, green beans

    Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf
    soba noodles, asparagus

  • SEAFOOD

    Grilled Salmon
    tomatillo salsa, broccolini, farro

    Pan-Seared Cod
    pesto orecchiette, roasted cauliflower

    Flounder in Caper Sauce
    lemony cannellini beans, polenta, roasted asparagus

    Miso Roasted Salmon
    brown rice, bok choy

    Roasted Cod
    orange fennel, grilled zucchini, eggplant

    Grilled Swordfish
    roasted cherry tomato fennel-olive relish, roasted asparagus, roasted potatoes

    Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
    guacamole, tomato rice

    Coconut Shrimp Stew
    tomatoes. bell peppers, brown rice

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Alcoves with slices of baguette bread topped with cream cheese, prosciutto, chopped chives, and thin strips of ginger, decorated with arugula leaves on a black slate serving board.
A plated seafood dish with a piece of white fish, clams, and vegetables in a yellow creamy sauce, served on a white plate on a dark wooden table with a glass of white wine, a water glass, a knife, and a fork.
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Pan-seared salmon fillet on a white plate, garnished with microgreens, accompanied by a rice and vegetable side, with a drizzle of sauce.
Charcuterie board with cheese, grapes, berries, slices of baguette, and garnished with a peach-colored rose and greenery, placed on a wooden table.
A bowl of hummus garnished with chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, and cilantro, surrounded by pita bread wedges and lemon slices.
Northern NJ chef garnishing a plate of spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and herbs.
Slices of cooked steak with sauce, served with vegetables and garnished with herbs on a white plate.
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