WEEKLY MEAL PREP AT HOME · VANCOUVER, WA & PORTLAND, OR
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HOW IT WORKS · WEEKLY MEAL PREP

One cooking day.
Your week, ready.

We turn your preferences into a menu, your groceries into meals, and your kitchen back into a clean space. You choose what to enjoy throughout the week.

In-home cooking in Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR

Plan Your First Week
VaLex Cooking spread of salmon, beef, chicken and colorful sides
A look at our cooking, with menus tailored to each household.
4–6 dishes10–12 meals, with portions agreed together
One weekly visitCooking, packing and cleanup in your home
From $500Per visit, plus groceries at receipt cost

FOOD THAT FITS YOUR ROUTINE

Different days.
More ways to enjoy.

Your week does not have to repeat the same plate. We can pack mains, sides and sauces separately so you can combine them as you like, or prepare individual meals for an easy lunch or dinner.

Tell us how your household eats. We’ll agree on the dishes, quantities and containers before your visit, including which meals are best enjoyed first and which portions to freeze.

Explore dietary preferences

VARIETY, WITHOUT A FORMULA

A satisfying meal.
Built around you.

We plan a mix of main dishes, produce and sides, then adjust the combinations to your tastes. There are no fixed plate percentages—just a menu you enjoy eating.

01 · THE MAIN

Start with a favorite

Fish, chicken, beef, tofu or beans can be the starting point. Choose the proteins and preparations your household enjoys.

02 · THE COLOR

Add something fresh

Roasted vegetables, crisp salads and seasonal fruit bring different colors and textures to your meals.

03 · THE SIDE

Make it satisfying

Rice, potatoes, grains or another side round out your menu. Portions are discussed with you rather than set by a formula.

04 · THE FINISH

Bring the flavor

Herbs, dressings and sauces let familiar ingredients feel different from one meal to the next.

YOUR WEEK, STEP BY STEP

From an empty fridge
to a week of possibilities.

Here’s what happens before, during and after your cooking day.

Before we arrive

Make space in your fridge and freezer. Set out the containers you’d like to use and confirm kitchen access. We’ll discuss equipment and anything else needed ahead of time.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your household

    Share how many people we’re cooking for, portion preferences, favorite cuisines, foods to avoid and the lunches or dinners you want covered.

  2. 02

    Agree on the weekly menu

    Review the dishes, quantities, cooking date and grocery budget together. We plan variety across the week, with sides that can be mixed and matched.

  3. 03

    We shop for your ingredients

    Groceries are chosen for your approved menu. Ingredient costs and any shopping preferences are agreed before the visit.

  4. 04

    We cook in your kitchen

    One visit brings several generous dishes together: mains, vegetables and sides. Each dish is made in quantities that fit your household.

  5. 05

    Portion, label and organize

    Meals go into individual or family-size containers. We label dishes and provide dish-specific storage and reheating directions, including which portions to refrigerate and which to freeze for later.

  6. 06

    Enjoy your meals, then plan the next week

    Follow the instructions for each dish, heat the portions you need and enjoy. Tell us what you loved so the next menu gets even more personal. The kitchen is cleaned before we leave.

Labeled prepared meals organized in the refrigerator
Portioned, labeled and organized for the days ahead.

AFTER WE LEAVE

A fridge with options.
A kitchen that’s yours again.

We label your dishes and leave storage and reheating instructions for each one. Refrigerated meals and portions intended for the freezer are organized with you in mind.

Before the next visit, tell us which dishes you loved and what you would change. Your feedback helps shape the next menu.

See our cooking

SIMPLE WEEKLY PRICING

One weekly visit.
Meals made for you.

WEEKLY COOKINGRECURRING SERVICE

Weekly Meal Prep

One cooking day a week. We plan your menu, shop for ingredients, prepare 4–6 dishes (10–12 meals), label everything for easy reheating and clean the kitchen.

Starting at

$500
per visit+ groceries at cost
  • One cooking day per week
  • Custom menu planning
  • Grocery planning & shopping
  • 4–6 dishes (10–12 meals), with portions tailored to you
  • Portioned & labeled containers
  • Storage & reheating instructions
  • Fridge & freezer organization
  • Kitchen cleanup after cooking

Pay groceries by receipt. No markup on ingredients. You reimburse the exact grocery total shown on the receipts we provide.

We agree on your menu, portions and grocery budget before your cooking day.

Start Your Weekly Meal Prep

LET’S PLAN YOUR FIRST WEEK

Tell us what’s
on your wish list.

Your neighborhood, household size and favorite foods are a good place to start.