Personal Chef Vienna

17/09/2023

The weekly menus are back! Two weeks in, and I can’t tell you how happy I am to be back in the kitchen!

During the break we worked on all the bits and bobs of “background things” which are so important in running a business, but so easily overlooked in the day-to-day. We’ve:

- Completely redesigned and launched a new website
- Tested out and sourced new packaging, including more re-usable options
- Wrote several months of new menus, drawing on customer favorites over the past 2 years and dishes that highlight the best produce of the season
- And!! Designed a whole new, rather ambitious approach to the monthly Pantry menu- *launching this week!*

As much as I love doing all those things, it still feels like my happy place to be back in the kitchen on Monday morning with , cooking away and dancing around to K-Pop in the kitchen. Here’s some of the dishes we’ve whipped up the past two weeks:

- Zucchini, Corn, & Edamame Succotash with Pasta
- Achiote Brown Sugar Salmon with Red Cabbage & Quinoa
- Cucumber Buttermilk Gazpacho
- Cilantro “Ceasar” Salad with Pumpkin Seed Croutons
- Marinated Rump Steak with Corn on the Cob & Raita
- Roasted Cauliflower with Spinach Ginger Curry & Scallions

Booking for October is starting soon - shoot me a message if you want to be on the delivery list!

28/08/2023

Hello there world! It’s not often that I take the time to introduce myself, but this seemed an appropriate time: celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Personal Chef Vienna!

I’m Chelsea, a French-American chef living in Vienna, Austria. I’ve been know to get stupidly excited about beautiful ingredients, nerd out over food science, and I love reading cookbooks when I’m hungry.

Something you may not know about me: I’m a self-taught chef, and worked in tech marketing prior to Covid. My passion has always been cooking and eating (in equal measure), but it wasn’t until the lock downs that I ever considered a career in food. One thing led seamlessly to another, in that miraculous way that sometimes happens, and in 3 short years my love for food has developed into two businesses:

• Personal Chef Vienna, offering a weekly meal subscription and small-batch, high quality convenience foods via a Pantry web shop.

• A Familiar Feast, offering fresh and diverse pop up menus and dining experiences. (Follow to stay in the loop!)

Now I get to be one of those annoyingly happy people who love going to work so much they never shut up about it.

Congrats on making it this far, and like this post or drop a comment for more “Behind the Scenes” of PCV!

12/04/2023

My favorite culinary holiday of the year is just around the corner: Cinco de Mayo! For the past two years I’ve spearheaded a big Take-Away menu pop-up with , but this year we are ready to party. 🥳 Alongside our usual takeaway menu, we are staging an all-you-can-eat Taqueria at . We’ll have the full spread, margaritas by the pitcher, churros (and rumors of a Mariachi band are circulating). Links to snag tickets or place a take-away order are in the bio!

24/03/2023

It is so hard to choose favorite photos from the amazing Valentine’s Dinner & Dancing pop up event we had back in February. The evening was every bit as beautiful and warm as the pictures look. A huge thank you to the whole team at and to helping us pull this off!

01/02/2023

Round up of some of my favorite dishes off of the January menus.

30/01/2023

The next and pop up is coming up this Valentine’s Day! The evening will feature a multi-course Latin American menu that infuses chocolate into every dish. AND, we are thrilled to have booked to host free Swing lessons during the evening - along with plenty of opportunity for dancing, of course!

Tickets for the 5-course dinner and dancing are €65 per person and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-course-chocolate-valentines-dinner-tickets-520484161137

The 3-Course Take Away Menu is €65 for two people. Reserve your menu here: https://forms.gle/Wxb2NCDwJFAyFUSp6

14/01/2023

Glimpses into last week’s menu:

• “Red Salad” (roasted rainbow beets, radishes, blood orange, and red cabbage with sesame vinaigrette)

•Smoked Sausage with Roasted Carrots & Charred Citrus

•Pan-fried Romanesco with Truffle Potatoes, Capers, Preserved Lemon, & Parmesan

•Saffron Chicken Salad with Crispy Quinoa & Endive

27/10/2022

Hi friends, the November Pantry menu is here! (And it's an extra special menu because we are offering 2 fan-favorite products from A Familiar Feast!)

Order starts *today* and is open until Thursday, Nov. 3 or while supplies last. Here is what's on the menu:

Pork Shoulder Chili Verde

Chicken, Chocolate, & Chipotle Mole

Stewed Black Beans & Bacon

A Familiar Feast Chorizo Rojo

A Familiar Feast House Hot Sauce

More details on each item, pricing, and pick up info are in the images below. Drop me a message if you want to order!

22/09/2022

Dear friends,

I am very excited to officially launch and open ordering up for the newest facet of Personal Chef Vienna: the *Pantry*.

Personal Chef Vienna Pantry is designed for individuals and families who would like the convenience of a high quality, ready-made gourmet meal - but don't necessarily need it every day.

Every month I'll be releasing a menu of 5 meals or food items that keep exceptionally well in your freezer, refrigerator, or pantry.

Everything is:

- Designed to keep well for up to a month
- Can be portioned for 1-4 people
- Can be modified to match omnivore, vegetarian, low carb, and gluten free diets
- *AND* every purchase from the pantry will be matched with a donation to a local food pantry

This month we have a range of French classics - 3 meals for stocking your freezer, and 2 items to round out your fridge.

- Beef Bourguignon
- Cassoulet
- Hachis Parmentier (think French Shepherd's Pie)
- Smoke Trout Rillettes
- Black Olive Tapenade

More details on how Personal Chef Vienna Pantry works are in the images below, along with a detailed menu and pricing.

The order deadline for October is Tuesday, October 4th! To order, simply send me a message or get in touch. Pick up for the everything will be the week of October 10-14.

10/08/2022

Hey friends! This coming September marks the 1 year anniversary of Personal Chef Vienna! 🥳

To celebrate, I'm opening up 5 new spaces on my client list for anyone who wants to give the service a try.

Here is how it works:

- You sign up for the weeks you want deliveries, and on those weeks you receive a menu of 5 freshly cooked, gourmet dishes, ready for you to eat and reheat whenever you want.

- Altogether the weekly menu will give you an average of 4-5 meals per person.

- Cost is €95 per week for an Individual subscription, €180 for a Couple subscription, and custom pricing for families with children.

Feel free to reach out if you are interested in reserving a spot in September!

04/08/2022

No matter how many times I have visited these places (countless times), they never lose their magic. Refreshed from a long, luxuriously sunny and warm 3 weeks in France, and ready to hit the kitchen again!

13/07/2022

Honeymoon on Mars with . (Lanzarote, Grand Canary Islands)

17/06/2022

One of my favorite projects of the last months: Beetroot Cured Salmon.⁣
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Started with beautiful salmon filets, liberally covered with a salt-sugar-spice combination. Then both sides were covered with shredded beetroot, a layer of dill, and tightly wrapped to cure for 3 days. ⁣
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The final product: a gorgeously magenta and coral cured fish with subtle earthy, floral, and sweet notes. ⁣
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The salmon was the star of yet another salad favorite: chunks of citrus, shaved fennel, cucumber, and pistachio with a creamy balsamic dressing. ⁣
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26/04/2022

Hi friends! The Cinco do Mayo take-away pop-up is here! So: who wants really good tacos?! The menu is posted below and all orders can be placed here: https://tiny.cc/afamiliarfeast

Pick up is on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 from Cafe Caspar in the 1st district.

FYI, ordering for this pop-up closes tonight!!

21/04/2022

Big things are happening for Personal Chef Vienna! First of all - I’m moving kitchens! One of the many reasons this is so exciting is because it means weekly menus will now be *available for pick up*! 🥳 To celebrate, I’m opening up a limited amount of the weekly menus in May for anyone who wants to order - no subscription required! Here’s the menu for May 3, and you can swipe for more details on pick up and ordering. You have until Thursday, April 28 to reserve that week’s menu! 😊

14/04/2022

Assorted dishes from the last few weeks of Personal Chef Vienna’s weekly menus.

- Tandoori Roasted Celeraic with Mango Chutney
- Carrot, Cardamom, & Coconut Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seed & Curry Leaves
- Endive Salad with Breaded Herby Goat Cheese & Black Olive Vinaigrette
- Kale “Cobb” Salad with Bacon
- Skillet Roasted Broccoli with Nutritional Yeast & Sunflower Seeds
- Korean Noodle Soup with Enoki, Egg Ribbons, & Kimchi
- Carrot & Shiitake Wontons with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

03/04/2022

Porto, Portugal. Part 3.

02/04/2022

Porto, Portugal. Part 2.

31/03/2022

Porto, Portugal. Part 1.

23/03/2022

The new website for Personal Chef Vienna has officially launched! I'm starting to ramp up for April, so feel free to reach out if you are interested in giving a subscription a try!

https://www.personalchefvienna.com/

Gourmet meal subscription plans for busy people who love good food. Based in Vienna, Austria.

10/03/2022

It would seem that I’ve got a thing for salads. They are consistently one of my favorite dishes to make each week for my clients, and one of the menu items I find to be the most inspiring.

The key to making your crave-worthy salads? Texture and balance.

Pictured here:
- Blood Orange Marinated Feta Salad with Kohlrabi & Pear
- Burnt Aubergine Salad with Tahini & Pomegranate - Radicchio, Quinoa, & Hazelnut Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette - Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Macadamia Caesar Dressing & Goji Berries
- “Red Salad”: Roasted Beets, Radishes, Blood Orange, & Red Cabbage with Sesame

06/03/2022

06/03/2022

Personal Chef Vienna is a weekly meal subscription plan designed to relieve the pressure of cooking from your busy life.

Subscriptions run on a monthly basis and are designed for Individuals (€95 per week), Couples (€175 per week), or Families (customized pricing).

With the subscription you will receive a weekly delivery of 5 freshly-cooked dishes, which you can mix and match to make 3-5 full meals per person (the amount of meals you get from it depends on your appetite!).

Every Sunday you will receive an email with your menu preview for the week, and to confirm delivery details as needed.

On Monday I start cooking, and delivery takes place on Tuesday afternoons. The food comes packed in disposable, recyclable containers in an insulated cooler bag, along with reheating instructions and a menu card with "notes from the chef" on the dishes you are receiving.

The next week we'll exchange your empty bag for one full of food.

It's as simple as that! If you are interested in trying out a subscription, please send me a message or email: chelsea[at]personalchefvienna[.]com

12/08/2021

Dear Friends! I am so excited to announce the launch of an FFFF off-shoot I've been working on over the summer: Personal Chef Vienna.

Personal Chef Vienna is a weekly meal subscription plan designed to relieve the pressure of cooking from your busy life.

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Here's the quick rundown on how it works:

1. Sign up for a subscription - designed for individuals, couples, or families with children.

2. Receive a menu of 5 dishes each week, equivalent to 3-5 meals per person (depending on how much you eat!) that you can reheat or eat at your convenience.

3. Menus feature fresh and healthy meals, designed to meet a range of dietary needs without sacrificing or compromising on flavor.

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To celebrate the start of this venture I'm doing a soft launch in September with a special offer:

- Try out a Personal Chef Vienna subscription for 3 weeks

- After the 3-week trial, you are welcome to cancel or continue on a monthly basis. If you decide to continue, your subscription will remain at the discounted soft launch price.

- September soft-launch prices:
€85 per week for individuals (normal price: €95 per week)
€155 per week for couples (normal price: €175 per week)
Custom pricing for families with children

- Meal delivery/pick-up dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, and 21.

- Accepting a maximum of 10 clients

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Here's a sneak peak at the first menu for September 7:

Carrot and Grilled Corn Summer Salad
Cucumber Buttermilk Gazpacho
Achiote, Orange, and Brown Sugar Salmon (o)* / Seared Cabbage (v)* with Quinoa
Stewed Black Beans
Pulled Chipotle Pork (o)* / Mushroom (v)* Tacos with Pickled Onions

[*(o) = omnivore menu option]
[*(v) = vegetarian menu option]

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If you are interested in learning more, the attached flyer has more details. Please feel free to contact me directly if you are interested in the September trial offer, or pass the info on to any of your friends or colleagues!

And to those of you who made it this far and want to know what's up with the new schedule of cooking classes: a new schedule is in the works - keep your eyes open and more info will be posted soon!

12/07/2021

A big thank you to everyone who joined my online cooking and cocktail classes in the past months! I’ve had such an amazing time cooking with each of you. The spring/summer class schedule is officially wrapped up, but a new roster of classes is coming in August. Stay posted, and let me know if you have any specific requests! ✍️