Let's face it, sometimes it feels like finding new and exciting ideas for date nights and family nights is next to impossible. And for those of us who have been holed up at home for the past year, ordering meal delivery or taking turns cooking in the kitchen, it's likely past time to stir things up.
Those were our exact thoughts when we dreamed up our out-of-the-box idea for Date Night Dinners and Picnic Baskets. Whether it's just for "you two" or for the whole family, using our personal chef services to prepare a 100% scratch-made meal is a treat you will be glad you didn't resist.
And while many of us can comfortably and safely hit the restaurant scene again, here are seven reasons why you might want to dine on a delicious dinner within the four walls you call home instead.
1. You want to spend time with your date, not the kitchen.
It takes a lot of effort to host and pull off the perfect meal while also ensuring your partner enjoys the hors d'oeuvres you prepared. That's a lot of scampering back and forth, checking timers, and plating food in an aesthetically appealing manner. All while keeping their palate from getting parched.
When you purchase a Date Night Dinner or Picnic Basket, everything is ready to warm and plate; we'll even give you plating inspiration! Your sole job then is to sit back and relax with your spouse or partner without the added stress of preparing the perfect meal yourself.
2. You don't consider yourself picky, but the local restaurants aren't cutting it any longer.
The growing foodie culture has served us well by raising the bar for the restaurant industry, but perhaps the food establishments in your neck of the woods haven't shown up to the party yet.
Our professional chef delights in creating unique, customized date night dinners and picnic baskets from locally sourced ingredients to serve as a reminder that food is more than just calories.
It is an experience that should open doors for discussions, delight the senses, nourish the heart, and drop little pins on your date nights - like a collective map of bite-size memories.
3. It isn't that you want a customized experience; it's that you require it.
For some of us, taking our partners or spouses out for a date has the potential to be a full-on assault on their health.
Dietary restrictions are no laughing matter. Unfortunately, many restaurants - especially those focused primarily on take-out food - rarely can provide the specific education and training their staff needs to ensure your health isn't compromised.
That's where personal chef services can come to the rescue. When asked, they can modify your date night dinners to meet your or your loved ones' very unique dietary restrictions or allergies. Then, they go above and beyond to select delicious yet appropriate alternatives to satisfy your palate.
4. Your budget can handle the occasional evening of indulgence.
Dating is expensive. Family nights on the town are too. But, if budget is your primary concern, the internet is full of ways to keep it inexpensive. And that's fine - even wise - if we're talking about all day, every day.
But we're not.
We're talking about planning a special something-something with your special someone. We're talking about exchanging your regularly scheduled mediocre meal with an inspired culinary experience. We're talking about purchasing that bottle of wine you love, bringing it home, and later, avoiding the designated driver argument while you pamper yourself and your loved one within the comfort of your home.
And if the two of you want to wear your stretchy pants while you do it? Rest assured, no one is there to judge you.
5. Waiting lists are for the birds. You're over it.
The most sought-after restaurants often have waiting lists that rival a ride at Disney World. They are overcrowded, overly loud, and often overrated. Come on, you know we're right on this one.
So why not try something different? S-T-R-E-T-C-H outside your comfort zone and consider an intimate, crowd-free date night experience courtesy of a personal chef who is also avoiding the busy restaurant scene.
No one will show up that you haven't invited, making your evening as unrivaled in exclusivity as they come.
6. You don't want the fuss of scrubbing pots and pans.
Remember "The Clean Up Song" from Barnie? We're sorry if your children subjected you to that show at some point in your life. Well, selecting personal chef services to provide the food for your date nights means your clean-up is minimal. As in, nearly non-existent.
If that's not enough for everyone to jump in, we don't know what else will do it for you.
Your stovetop, oven, and sink aren't full of pots, pans, and various cooking utensils. Nope. Your kitchen stays clean, and your custom date night meal arrives fully prepared and ready to consume. Your effort goes into deciding what plates you want to serve it on and what beverage (adult or otherwise) to serve with it.
7. If you're honest, you don't even really like to cook.
Hey, you're not alone. According to Eating Trends: Cooking & Food Shopping, only about 53% of U.S. adults claim they really enjoy cooking.
So, embrace what you do like and leave the cooking to a personal chef who has spent their entire careers developing recipes and cooking for people with excellent taste, like you.
You’ve no reason not to try!
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, booking a Date Night Dinner or Picnic Basket prepared by a personal chef is a perfect opportunity to surprise your loved ones with a tasty treat that they won't easily forget.