Chef Sam

Our Philosophy

A different approach to nourishment

High performing individuals optimize their schedules, their routines, their recovery. Yet when it comes to food, many still find themselves choosing between convenience and quality.

Plated Life offers a third option: personalized chef service designed for people who value their wellbeing as much as their time.

Every Monday morning, I'm in my Austin kitchen crafting your week's menu tailored to your body's needs, your taste preferences, and the life you're building.

How I Think About Food

Guiding principles behind every meal

Quality elevates everything

Great ingredients prepared with intention create meals that energize rather than drain you. That's why every choice from sourcing to technique is made with your wellbeing in mind.

Healthy tastes exceptional

When you start with real ingredients and know how to cook them properly, nutritious food becomes the most satisfying option. No bland "health food" just meals you genuinely look forward to.

Your time multiplies your impact

Imagine reclaiming your Sunday afternoons. That time becomes energy for your work, your relationships, your recovery. Delegating your meals isn't indulgent, it's strategic.

Total transparency, always

You deserve to know exactly what's fueling your body. Every ingredient, every technique, every choice is completely transparent. Questions welcome, always.

Quality Sourcing

Ingredients that honor the process

I source the same quality ingredients I'd choose for myself. Because true nourishment begins with what the ingredient itself was fed.

Everything is prepared with avocado oil and grass fed butter, never inflammatory seed oils. Not as a trend, but as a commitment to ingredients that genuinely support your body.

This is personal chef service designed for how you actually live: intentional, elevated, and aligned with your values.

How We Work Together

Services designed around your life

Personalized Weekly Meal Service

Your personal chef service, designed around you. We start with a consultation about your goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Then I craft a custom weekly menu tailored specifically to you, hitting your nutritional targets while honoring your taste.

Ready-Made Weekly Menu

Prefer to choose from our rotating weekly selection? Browse this week's chef-curated meals and select what appeals to you. Each meal is crafted with the same quality ingredients and attention to detail.

Workplace Wellness Programs

Transform how your team experiences lunch. Custom wellness programs that make healthy eating the easy choice. Accommodates every dietary need while delivering meals people genuinely enjoy.

Private Chef Experiences

Celebrate moments that matter with a private dining experience in your home. Custom multi-course meals designed for your occasion, prepared and served in your space.

Let's create your ideal week of eating

Whether you're looking for personalized meal service, want to explore this week's menu, or need a private chef for something special, I'd love to work with you.

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