We hear you.

As your personal chefs and kitchen coaches, we’re committed to seeing your kitchen and dining needs met with care, compassion, and culinary intentionality. A successful dinner looks different for every person. So each approach is personal. Always.

ways to work together:

not sure where to start? schedule your consultation.

  • The Compassionate Kitchen Coaching Program

    “Jamie-Claire is an amazing chef and educator! My goals were to learn techniques that would work for my busy family and to cook more intuitively. [They] completely customized a program to my goals, and I have so much more confidence and skill in the kitchen! [They’re] also extremely organized and taught me techniques how to make cooking in my kitchen (including kitchen set up) work better. I am so grateful to get to work with [them]!”

    Audrey G., 2025

    Register for the 2026 fall cycle

  • Weekly Meal Preparations

    “Meal Mate DC is incredible and we are so happy we decided to sign up. Jamie-Claire is so nice and thoughtful and Nate’s meals have been spectacular! Chef Nate is very easy going, a great communicator, tidy, and just a really good person. Nate makes great menus and is very observant as he figures out our preferences, likes, dislikes, etc. He really is top-notch!”

    Jenna W., 2026

    inquire about availabilities

  • Kitchen Coaching Intensive

    “This review is coming far too long after the amazing experience that Jamie-Claire created for my partner and I. For our anniversary, we wanted to learn everything possible about how to make Chinese hand pulled noodles. Meal Mate DC did not disappoint. Every piece of the experience was crafted to fit our needs, from a hands on lesson to historical analysis to a wonderful meal itself! Furthermore, we couldn’t have been more comfortable than with Jamie-Claire. The kind, sociable, and caring demeanor brought to this special event, from inquiry to end, was irreplaceable. Please please PLEASE hire these professionals for any culinary dreams you have, and they are sure to bring them to life.”

    Jeronica T., 2026

    Book A Consultation

  • A Pan-Asian Thanksgiving

    Keep the tradition with a little twist and none of the cooking.

    Book a consultation

  • Multi-Course Birthday Dinner

    “[The] team provided such a lovely dinner for my brother in laws 40th birthday. From the individualized menus to the delicious cocktails, to the friendly service and high execution of the food, we had a really enjoyable meal overall.

    I have a lot of dietary restrictions and didn’t expect to be fully accommodated because it wasn’t my big day. However, I was very excited when my salad, main, and dessert were all prepared dairy free!

    If you’re looking for warm hospitality with delicious restaurant quality food enjoyed in your own home, the Meal Mate team delivers!”

    Ashley O., 2026

    Book a Consultation

  • Vietnamese Garden Roll Experience

    “Rave reviews aren't my style but Jamie-Claire Chau, owner of Meal Mate DC deserves one. Chef Jamie-Claire prepared and served a Vietnamese Spring Roll feast in my home for 10 people and we're still raving about her and the food.

    The food was delicious and how she put the meal all together was amazing. All the food was prepared from scratch in our kitchen and some grilled table side. And ... as an extra treat they taught us how to make our own spring rolls.

    They furnished everything including printed menus personalized for each guest. We enjoyed a beautifully set table with a creative arrangement made of flowers and oranges.

    Their menu included a variety of foods such as lemongrass mussels (outstanding), crispy fried noodles with a seafood stir fry topping, chicken skewers, sugarcane shrimp and grilled fish in a banana leaf. We ate a few things that were new to us including pink pineapple. I highly recommend Chef Jamie-Claire.”

    Rhonda G., 2025

    Book a Consultation

  • Post-Partum Nourishment

    “Jamie-Claire took such great care of me, my partner, and my newborn through our love language: food. Over the course of my entire 4th trimester (the full 3 months postpartum) Jamie-Claire cooked homemade meals targeting high iron, protein, veggies & fiber with organic produce. They suggested meals as well as took recommendations and made them more healthier and nutritious than I could’ve imagined. Even for meals that were considered treats or cheat meals Jamie-Claire upped the stakes in their creations (e.g. I was craving pizza bites, they cooked homemade calzones, I was craving a deli sandwich they cooked a chickpea salad sandwich with homemade focaccia and homemade chips with sour cream & onion dip, among many other amazing meals!!). We intentionally saved during our pregnancy to be able to afford a private chef postpartum and I couldn’t have asked for a better Chef during such a crucial moment in our lives. We have already made plans to book Jamie-Claire for winter meals, special events, and our next pregnancy if we decide to welcome another baby. I cannot recommend a service and person higher than what I would recommend Jamie-Claire, they’re an absolute must for your healing journeys, overall nutritional goals or just because!! 5 starts all the way!”

    LaRel R., 2024

    Inquire about availabilities

For the Tired & Hungry

Tips & Tales for the Tired & Hungry
A Bad First
A Bad First

I’ve always struggled with the first of things. The first part of the day. The first blog post. The first idea.

Read more →
We can’t get the fireworks to start but we can give you explosions in your mouth. 🎇 On chef Matteo’s menu: ✨Cucumber Basil Ginger Mocktail ✨Fig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Brioche ✨Watermelon Bites with Feta and Balsamic Greens ✨Fresno Honey Grilled Peach and Halloumi Skewers ✨Skirt Steak Sliders with Chimichurri, Garlic Aioli, Confit Tomato ✨Chocolate Ganache Tartlets #dmvprivatechef #personalchef #july4th #4thofjulyrecipe
“sorry I can’t go out I have a chef appointment” #personalchef #dcchef #chefnate
Our lovely host and birthday girl has been curating this vision with us since last year. It was absolutely stunning to see it finally come together. Our chefs knew what we brought to the table had to at the very least match that elegance. Thank you @adenicolee for trusting us to bring your vision to life. We hope this beautiful day sets the bar for how 24 will look for you 💕 #personalchef #privatechef #dcchef #supperclub #dinnerparty
Behind Chef Matteo’s tattooed sleeves and full beard are the warmest heart and a contagious smile. Chef Matteo might execute multi-coursed dinners with complete focus and precision, but you’ll see him melt if any tiny fluffy pup comes in
Behind Chef Matteo’s tattooed sleeves and full beard are the warmest heart and a contagious smile. Chef Matteo might execute multi-coursed dinners with complete focus and precision, but you’ll see him melt if any tiny fluffy pup comes in the room. Our team is better because of this powerhouse. Ask Matteo about his family’s olive oil farm, his fermentation projects, and his recent travel experiences!
Who put baby on the table?! We love helping our families focus on connection. 🥰 Btw what do you call your grandparents?
@aj_dc you are a gem, thank you for such a memorable afternoon 🫶🏽
🔗NOMINATION FORM IN BIO bit.ly/mealmateimpact Feed the Impact is an initiative to recognize and nourish individuals in our local community who have made positive changes for the world and people around them. Selected nominees will be: ✨recognized o
🔗NOMINATION FORM IN BIO bit.ly/mealmateimpact Feed the Impact is an initiative to recognize and nourish individuals in our local community who have made positive changes for the world and people around them. Selected nominees will be: ✨recognized on our platforms ✨gifted an in-home personal chef meal preparation experience (one week of personalized meals valued at $650+) 🏠Nominees must reside within a 15 mile radius of Washington DC. 🌸This initiative is made possible with the sponsorship of our dear long-term clients and supporters Maria Glover and Derek Ho. We are so grateful for their family’s investment in our small business and partnership to feed the impact. ✉️If you’d like to support this initiative financially or in other ways, please contact us.
Dinner’s in the fridge. Stay home. Watch football. Easy. ⚽️
Dinner’s in the fridge. Stay home. Watch football. Easy. ⚽️
A peek into our signature Vietnamese garden roll feast with Chef Tim and Chef Jamie-Claire. We recently had the sweetest opportunity to prepare this experience for our regular meal prep clients (who are truly the best). If this isn’t a beckon f
A peek into our signature Vietnamese garden roll feast with Chef Tim and Chef Jamie-Claire. We recently had the sweetest opportunity to prepare this experience for our regular meal prep clients (who are truly the best). If this isn’t a beckon for summertime, we don’t know what is. ☀️ ✨On the menu: Signature Drink-Lychee Palomas Small Plates- Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls Rare Beef Salad Coconut Lemongrass Mussels Signature Garden Roll Experience- Tableside Grilled Pork Skewers and Sugarcane Shrimp Whole Branzino in Banana Leaf Sauce and Accompaniment Array
Olivia came to our team with a deep understanding of what it requires to make guests feel seen, known, and cared for within the hospitality industry. Her positive energy and limitless generation of new and creative solutions has been a contagious for
Olivia came to our team with a deep understanding of what it requires to make guests feel seen, known, and cared for within the hospitality industry. Her positive energy and limitless generation of new and creative solutions has been a contagious force on our team. In this role, she’s been working to systematize our intentions, empowering our chefs to focus more on crafting their dishes with care, rather than wondering if they forgot the ice. Behind every great chef is an Olivia! And today we’re bringing her to the front. Ask Olivia about her travels abroad, her most intense circus arts moves, and her writing!
If your dinner party doesn't look like this did you really celebrate? #personalchef #privatechef #dinnerparty #birthdaydinner #elevatedliving
If your dinner party doesn't look like this did you really celebrate? #personalchef #privatechef #dinnerparty #birthdaydinner #elevatedliving
What are some "rules" you think suck and you work around? Ps. We think some rules are meant to be broken! Don't let "rules" keep you from making delicious and creative foods to nourish yourself! With love, Your compassionate kit
What are some "rules" you think suck and you work around? Ps. We think some rules are meant to be broken! Don't let "rules" keep you from making delicious and creative foods to nourish yourself! With love, Your compassionate kitchen coaches and personal chefs from Meal Mate DC #personalchef #cookingtips #learntocook #carousels #foodeducation
We first met Chef Nate as strangers enjoying a local Vietnamese variety show in DC! His love and curiosity for creative and global experiences became more apparent once we saw him fire up in the kitchen. If you’ve met him, you’ve probably
We first met Chef Nate as strangers enjoying a local Vietnamese variety show in DC! His love and curiosity for creative and global experiences became more apparent once we saw him fire up in the kitchen. If you’ve met him, you’ve probably heard him say “no, but I’m open to trying” to any technique, cuisine, or flavor thrown his way. His level of professionalism and reliability from his experiences as Executive Chef and from his personhood has continued to increase the standards we hold across the team. Ask Nate about his favorite pizza, the best fishing trip he’s had so far, and where who is favorite artist is!
We help you get the haters you want. . . . . . . . #personalchef #stepbystepguide #mealprepideas #privatechef #foodprep
We help you get the haters you want. . . . . . . . #personalchef #stepbystepguide #mealprepideas #privatechef #foodprep
We're listening and learning 🫶 Thank you @al.chenny for inspiring us to learn and grow from our mistakes. We continue to be our authentic selves through the examples of each other in our communities. Love, @mealmatedc ♥️ #personalchef #ch
We're listening and learning 🫶 Thank you @al.chenny for inspiring us to learn and grow from our mistakes. We continue to be our authentic selves through the examples of each other in our communities. Love, @mealmatedc ♥️ #personalchef #cheflife #eventorganizer #dmvfoodie #washingtondcfood
The therapy we all need. Unpopular opinion: Sweet potato fries are better than potato fries. #cookingasmr #asmr #friedvegetables #tempura #personalchef
We can’t get the fireworks to start but we can give you explosions in your mouth. 🎇 On chef Matteo’s menu: ✨Cucumber Basil Ginger Mocktail ✨Fig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Brioche ✨Watermelon Bites with Feta and Balsamic Greens ✨Fresno Hon
“sorry I can’t go out I have a chef appointment” #personalchef #dcchef #chefnate
Our lovely host and birthday girl has been curating this vision with us since last year. It was absolutely stunning to see it finally come together. Our chefs knew what we brought to the table had to at the very least match that elegance. Thank you
Behind Chef Matteo’s tattooed sleeves and full beard are the warmest heart and a contagious smile. Chef Matteo might execute multi-coursed dinners with complete focus and precision, but you’ll see him melt if any tiny fluffy pup comes in
Who put baby on the table?! We love helping our families focus on connection. 🥰 Btw what do you call your grandparents?
@aj_dc you are a gem, thank you for such a memorable afternoon 🫶🏽
🔗NOMINATION FORM IN BIO bit.ly/mealmateimpact Feed the Impact is an initiative to recognize and nourish individuals in our local community who have made positive changes for the world and people around them. Selected nominees will be: ✨recognized o Dinner’s in the fridge. Stay home. Watch football. Easy. ⚽️ A peek into our signature Vietnamese garden roll feast with Chef Tim and Chef Jamie-Claire. We recently had the sweetest opportunity to prepare this experience for our regular meal prep clients (who are truly the best). If this isn’t a beckon f Olivia came to our team with a deep understanding of what it requires to make guests feel seen, known, and cared for within the hospitality industry. Her positive energy and limitless generation of new and creative solutions has been a contagious for If your dinner party doesn't look like this did you really celebrate? #personalchef #privatechef #dinnerparty #birthdaydinner #elevatedliving What are some "rules" you think suck and you work around? Ps. We think some rules are meant to be broken! Don't let "rules" keep you from making delicious and creative foods to nourish yourself! With love, Your compassionate kit We first met Chef Nate as strangers enjoying a local Vietnamese variety show in DC! His love and curiosity for creative and global experiences became more apparent once we saw him fire up in the kitchen. If you’ve met him, you’ve probably We help you get the haters you want. . . . . . . . #personalchef #stepbystepguide #mealprepideas #privatechef #foodprep We're listening and learning 🫶 Thank you @al.chenny for inspiring us to learn and grow from our mistakes. We continue to be our authentic selves through the examples of each other in our communities. Love, @mealmatedc ♥️ #personalchef #ch
The therapy we all need. Unpopular opinion: Sweet potato fries are better than potato fries. #cookingasmr #asmr #friedvegetables #tempura #personalchef