Chefs for Seniors - Arlington Grand Prairie

We shop, prepare meals for the week, and clean up!

Arlington Green Circle Cedar Hill DeSoto

Grand Prairie Green Circle Mansfield

Shaneka Baylor, Chef / Owner

Tel: (469) 476-2420

Chefs for Seniors offers on-site cooking and companionship. We provide fresh meal delivery services prepared in your home by a personal chef. Chefs for Seniors places a professional chef in seniors' homes to make nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals for the week. Your chef will present you with a featured selection of items each week to choose from.

Give the Gift of Meals!

Surprise a friend or loved one with customized, chef prepared meals. Virtual gift cards can be purchased for a variety of amounts. Gift cards for this location are valid for use in the Arlington/Grand Prairie area.

Why Chefs For Seniors?

Our mission is to provide amazing food and proper nutrition. Find peace of mind knowing our chefs will take care of the cooking. Feel healthy and rejuvenated with meals that fit your diet. Truly affordable and much less expensive than eating out. Chefs are licensed, undergo background checks, and are fully insured. We serve seniors living throughout Arlington and Grand Prairie including Cedar Hills, DeSoto, and Mansfield.

Here are many reasons why clients choose Chefs For Seniors. I t's less expensive than eating out and our cost is comparable to many meal delivery services.

We offer :

Nutritious meals
Fresh and delicious tasting food
Convenience
Customized menus
Companionship
Peace of mind
A fresh alternative to meal delivery services

Lemon Chicken Pork Loin With Cranberry Sauce Salmon Cake Classic Meatloaf Chicken Tetrazzini Veggie Grain Bowl

We can accommodate most diets including low sodium, diabetic, gluten free, soft foods, vegetarian/vegan, Renal/Kidney, Kosher, Keto/Paleo Dietary concerns can be discussed during your FREE consultation.

Chefs for Seniors offer three different service packages to meet a variety of needs: Standard, Custom, and Non-Standard.

Standard Package:

Choose from our weekly menu rotations
Some customizations available
10-12 servings of custom, affordable meals prepared each chef visit
Choose 4 of 12 weekly options, chef prepares multiple servings of each entree
Fixed price for menu planning, grocery shopping, and ~2 hours cooking in the home, plus the cost of groceries
Most entrees include sides

Custom Package:

Menus customized for specific dietary concerns and preferences, we can even work with your doctor or registered dietitian!
10-12 servings of custom, affordable meals prepared each chef visit
Choose 4 of 12 weekly options, chef prepares multiple servings of each entree
Fixed price for menu planning, grocery shopping, and ~2 hours cooking in the home, plus the cost of groceries
Most entrees include sides

Non-Standard Package:

Covers “everything else”
Hourly rate for services, plus the cost of groceries
Works well for dinner parties or holiday events
Can accommodate cooking for 3+ people & intergenerational homes
Private chef services - chef in home multiple times per week or on a daily basis
Each job is quoted on a case-by-case basis

There are many reasons why clients choose Chefs For Seniors.

Nutritious meals. Fresh and delicious tasting food. Convenience. Customized menus. Companionship. Peace of mind. A fresh alternative to meal delivery services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will insurance (Medicare) pay for this service?

Some Long Term Health Insurance Policies and Medicare Advantage Plans may cover certain in-home services like Chefs For Seniors. Please contact us to see if your plan includes this type of coverage.

How many meals will the chef make?

During a 2-hour home visit, your personal chef will prepare 4 different entrées and 10-12 individually-packaged servings of meals. The exact number of servings depending on your appetite and the types of meals ordered, and serving sizes can be adjusted with your chef.

How often does the chef come to my home?

Most clients have their personal chef visit their home every week, although some choose to schedule services every 2 weeks or 2x per week. We can work within your budget, appetite, and needs.

Do I have to be home while the chef is cooking?

Your don't have to be home during the chef's visit, although most clients enjoy chatting with their chef. Arrangements can easily be made for the chef to cook while you're not home, as long as they have access to the kitchen.

Can meals be delivered?

The primary benefits of our service are the level of customization offered by having your own personal chef prepare meals just for you and the unique experience during a service day.

Our model allows us to accommodate a variety dietary concerns and unique food preferences that meal delivery services cannot address. When you experience a chef visit for yourself it’ll be something you look forward to every week!

What if I have a special diet or dietary concerns?

We can accommodate most dietary concerns and diets. Our chefs and menus are particularly well-suited for low-sodium, diabetic friendly, gluten-free, Kosher, and renal diet meals.

We also take inspiration from the DASH Diet (Dietary Approach To Stopping Hypertension) , when designing our weekly menu rotations. Our Custom Package is well suited for clients with less common diets or dietary concerns.

Will they clean the kitchen when they're done?

We ask that your kitchen is clean when your chef arrives. Our chefs take pride in cleaning the kitchen thoroughly once they’ve completed the cooking.

Do I have to supply the cooking equipment?

Your personal chef will bring their own “toolbox” with pots, pans, knives, and utensils into the home. You don’t need to have anything on hand except an appetite and working appliances!

Shaneka Baylor

Owner & Personal Chef

Shaneka Baylor, Owner & Personal Chef

"Healthy eating can be tasty” is the motto that Chefs for Seniors – Arlington/Grand Prairie owner Shaneka Baylor lives by.

Board certified ambulatory care and geriatric clinical pharmacist pursuing masters in nutrition and wellness Shaneka focuses on creating the right prescription for health and wellness for individuals and companies.

Shaneka has worked to teach her patients how to marry taste preferences with healthy cooking to improve their health. She has a love fore meal planning and cooking and loves to use Chefs for Seniors as a vehicle to serve her local senior community.

Appointment Request

I would love to meet you! Please contact Chefs for Seniors - Arlington & Grand Prairie at (469) 476-2420 or visit our company website to set up a free, no obligation consultation.