“Cara’s cooking is thoughtful, grounding, and seamlessly integrated into our lives. Every meal feels intentional, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.”
— Private Client, NYC

I approach every project through the lens of seasonality, nourishment, and real-life rhythms. Whether I’m cooking for a private household, a retreat, or a creative collaboration, the process is thoughtful, collaborative, and tailored to the people at the table.

Ingredient-Forward & Seasonal

Menus begin with what’s in season and sourced with care—allowing ingredients to guide flavor, nourishment, and creativity.

Customized to Real Life

I design menus around your preferences, dietary needs, schedules, and energy—so food fits seamlessly into your life, not the other way around.

Calm, Professional Execution

From planning and prep to service and cleanup, my goal is to create ease. You’ll feel supported, fed well, and taken care of.


HIRE ME

  • up to 2.5 hours onsite

    • small batch breakfast or lunch prep

    • simple meal prep add ons

    • cooking lessons

    • light entertaining 1-4 guests

    • best suited for individuals or light prep for small households seeking fill-in meals during the week

    $300-$375+ / day + groceries

  • up to 4-5 hours onsite

    • covering primary weekly meal prep (4-6 fully prepared meals)

    • brunch or lunch gathering (4-8 guests)

    • casual private dinners (up to 8 guests)

    • ideal for couples or small families looking to cover most weekday meals

    $475-$650+ / Day + groceries

  • up to 7-9 hours onsite

    • comprehensive weekly meal prep (high-volume, multi-meal coverage)

    • elevated private dinners (up to 12 guests)

    • multi-course menus

    • retreats & wellness days

    • content shoots & brand collaborations

    • ideal for families seeking full-weekmeal coverage

    $850-$1250+ / day + groceries

 

If my approach feels aligned, the next step is a brief conversation to discuss your needs, timing, and scope.

From there, I’ll create a customized proposal tailored to your household, retreat, or project.

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