More time for living.
Less time in the kitchen.

A personalised in-home chef service by Maxine, designed to take the stress of meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking off your hands — so you can spend more time on the people and moments that matter most.

meals sorted.
made in your home.

Personalised meals, prepared in your home

Life is busy, and for many households, food becomes one more thing to plan, decide, shop for, and manage.

The Personal Chef was created to ease that load.

With over 12 years of professional kitchen experience, Maxine provides a tailored in-home service that supports individuals and families with fresh, nourishing meals prepared directly in their own kitchen.

It is a thoughtful, practical solution for people who want to eat well without the constant mental and physical effort that comes with making it happen every day.

Who this is for

This service is ideal for:

  • Busy professionals and families

  • Pre- and post-partum households

  • Elderly individuals living independently

  • Families moving through challenging or transitional seasons

  • Clients with dietary requirements, allergies, or specific nutritional needs

Whether support is needed long-term or just for a particular season of life, the service is designed to adapt to the needs of each home.

What’s included

Each service is personalised and can include:

  • Tailored menu planning

  • Grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing

  • In-home meal preparation

  • Fresh meals ready for the days ahead

  • Support for dietary needs, allergies, and preferences

  • A clean, organised kitchen once the session is complete

This is not meal delivery. It is a more personal, considered approach — with meals prepared fresh in your home and built around your lifestyle.

Meet Maxine

Maxine is the owner of The Personal Chef and brings both professional experience and genuine care to every household she works with.

Having grown up in a home with six children, she understands just how demanding meal times can be - not only the cooking itself, but the planning, shopping, decision-making, and ongoing logistics that come with feeding loved ones well.

Her approach is warm, approachable, and professional. She works in a calm, organised way and is passionate about helping families feel supported through beautiful, practical food.

With a Working With Children Check and police clearance, you can feel confident welcoming a trusted and respectful professional into your home.

Why choose
The Personal Chef

  • Less time spent planning, shopping, and cooking means more time for family, rest, and the things that matter most.

  • No two households are the same. Every menu and service is tailored to suit the people it is created for.

  • Fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and meals made with both flavour and wellbeing in mind.

  • A reliable, experienced, and respectful presence in the home, with a strong understanding of family life and individual needs.

How does it work?

1. Enquire
Share a little about your household, lifestyle, and needs.

2. Plan
A personalised menu and approach is created to suit your family.

3. Shop & cook
Ingredients are sourced and meals are prepared fresh in your home.

4. Enjoy
Open your fridge to meals that are ready to go, with one less thing to think about.

Healthy, home-style meals should not have to come at the cost of your time, energy, or peace of mind.

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Healthy, home-style meals should not have to come at the cost of your time, energy, or peace of mind. 🍽️

A service to make life easier

The Personal Chef is here to make nourishing your household feel simpler, more supported, and far more sustainable.