Experience that starts with listening
Our years of personal cooking have taught us to plan around the people at the table. Your favorites, food preferences and routine guide our work.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND VALEX COOKING
Valerie & Alex.
Your personal chefs.
Two chefs, a shared love of good food, and over 10 years of combined experience as professional personal chefs.
We bring thoughtful weekly cooking to homes in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR — so a meal you look forward to is already waiting.
A little about us
Valerie
Personal Chef · VaLex Cooking
Alex
Personal Chef · VaLex Cooking
OUR STORY
Two chefs.
One thoughtful week.
10+ yearsof combined experience as
professional personal chefs
professional personal chefs
We’re Valerie and Alex. VaLex Cooking brings together our experience as personal chefs and a shared belief: everyday meals deserve the same care as a special occasion.
We want you to open the fridge and find food you’re excited to eat. That means getting to know your tastes, planning a varied menu and doing the cooking in your own kitchen.
A shared approach to food
We bring together satisfying proteins, plenty of vegetables and sides that make each meal feel complete. Flavor and variety matter just as much as convenience.
More room for your everyday life
Today, we bring that approach to weekly meal prep for households in Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR and nearby communities.
WHAT GUIDES OUR COOKING
Good food should fit
the way you live.
Balance on the plate
Vegetables, protein and satisfying sides come together in meals that feel generous, colorful and easy to enjoy.
Your preferences come first
We talk through what you love, what you avoid and any dietary requirements before choosing dishes and ingredients.
Variety you look forward to
We make room for familiar favorites and new flavors, so your week has more to offer than the same meal on repeat.
Care beyond the cooking
Thoughtful portions, clear labels and reheating guidance help you enjoy the food long after we leave your kitchen.
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR TABLE
Personal cooking.
Practical for every day.
Weekly meal preparation
A selection of dishes cooked in your home and organized for the days ahead. Less daily cooking, more meals ready when you are.
See how it worksMenus shaped around you
We adapt the menu to your preferences and discuss dietary needs together, from plant-based choices to ingredient restrictions.
Explore dietary optionsVegetables with a place at the table
Roasted, seared or served fresh, vegetables and colorful sides are part of the meal from the start.
See our cookingA complete cooking visit
Menu planning, grocery arrangements, cooking, portioning and kitchen cleanup are all part of the service.
View pricingCLOSE TO HOME
Your kitchen.
Our neighborhood.
We offer in-home weekly meal prep across Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR and the surrounding communities. Find your area below, or get in touch to ask about your address and available cooking days.
Where we cook
Not sure whether we reach your neighborhood? Ask us about your location.
THE VALEX DIFFERENCE
Know who’s cooking.
Love what’s waiting.
Meet your chefs
Valerie and Alex are the people behind your meals. We bring over 10 years of combined professional personal-chef experience to your kitchen.
A menu made with you
Your input shapes the dishes, ingredients and portions before your cooking day.
Cooking in your own home
Your meals are prepared in your kitchen, with storage and reheating guidance for the days ahead.
Time back in your week
We take care of the preparation and leave the kitchen tidy, so you can spend less of your day deciding what to cook.
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOUR TABLE
A little more time.
A lot to look forward to.
Serving Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR and neighboring communities. Tell us about your household and let’s plan your first week.
Plan Your Weekly Meal Prep