The Freezer Fill

The Freezer Fill

A Full-Day In-Home Private Chef Experience

NZ$420 | 8 Hours

Real food. A full freezer. A little more breathing room.

Sometimes the most thoughtful thing you can give someone isn’t another gift. It’s a fridge or freezer full of nourishing, home-cooked meals and one less thing to think about.

Whether you’re preparing for the arrival of a new baby, supporting someone through a difficult season, moving into a new home or simply wanting to get ahead of a busy few weeks, The Freezer Fill is designed to make everyday life a little easier.

With over 27 years of professional cheffing experience across fine dining, cafés, pastry and organic kitchens, alongside training in holistic nutrition, I bring a full day of professional cooking directly into your home.

We connect, collaborate on a menu and create a shopping list tailored to your household.

You provide the ingredients (and the kitchen).

I arrive, roll up my sleeves and spend eight dedicated hours cooking, portioning and filling your freezer with as many delicious, practical meals as we can realistically prepare.

Simple, nourishing and deeply supportive.

A Gift That Actually Makes Life Easier

Some seasons of life call for a little extra support.

Welcoming a New Baby

Whether you’re preparing for your own little arrival or gifting a session to an expecting parent, imagine having weeks of homemade meals ready to heat and enjoy.

Less time thinking about dinner. More time settling into your new rhythm.

Supporting Someone Through Illness or Recovery

When someone you love is navigating illness, surgery or recovery, cooking can become one more thing on an already overwhelming list.

A freezer filled with familiar, comforting meals can be a beautiful, practical way to show you care.

Moving House or Starting Fresh

New house, new routines, a kitchen full of boxes?

Let’s get some meals organised so food is one less thing to worry about while life settles.

Back to School, Back to Work, Back to Busy

School terms, work commitments, family schedules and everything in between.

Sometimes a little preparation is exactly what makes the weeks ahead feel more manageable.

A Little Support, Just Because

You don’t need a special occasion to deserve a helping hand.

Maybe life is simply busy. Maybe you’re tired of meal planning. Or perhaps you’d love to gift someone the luxury of not having to cook for a while.

Whatever the reason, this is practical support that keeps giving long after I’ve left the kitchen.

What Can We Cook?

Your Freezer Fill is completely personalised to your household’s preferences, dietary needs and favourite foods.

Depending on your menu, we might prepare:

• Family-sized lasagnes, pasta bakes and casseroles.

• Slow-cooked curries, stews and comforting one-pot meals.

• Homemade soups, broths and nourishing sauces.

• Cottage pies, savoury bakes and family favourites.

• Marinated proteins and ready-to-cook meal components.

• Homemade meatballs, burger patties or koftas.

• Freezer-friendly muffins, slices and lunchbox baking.

• Breakfast options, snacks and other useful freezer staples.

Prefer gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian or another dietary approach?

We’ll work together to create a menu that suits your household.

This isn’t a set menu. It’s your freezer, filled with food that works for you.

What’s Included

• 8 hours of dedicated professional cooking in your home.

• A personalised pre-session consultation.

• A customised freezer-friendly menu based on your needs.

• A detailed shopping list provided ahead of your session.

• Preparation of as many agreed meals and food items as realistically possible within eight hours.

• Portioning and packing meals into client-provided freezer-safe containers.

• Labelling with meal names, preparation dates and relevant storage or reheating guidance.

• Kitchen workspace clean-up before I leave.

All meals are designed with practicality, flavour, suitable freezer storage and everyday family life in mind.

How It Works

1. Let’s Connect

Before your session, we’ll have a conversation about who we’re cooking for, their food preferences, dietary requirements, household size and what would be most helpful.

If you’re gifting this experience, we can work directly with the recipient to create something that genuinely suits their needs.

2. Let’s Plan Your Freezer Fill

Together, we’ll create a realistic menu for our eight-hour session.

I’ll consider cooking times, available equipment, freezer space and how different dishes can be prepared efficiently alongside one another.

I’ll then provide a detailed shopping list.

You purchase the ingredients and have everything ready before my arrival.

3. The Big Cook | 8 Hours

I’ll arrive at your home and get straight into cooking.

This is where my years of professional kitchen experience come into their own.

I’ll work efficiently across multiple dishes, making the most of your kitchen, ingredients and available time.

The goal is to prepare a generous selection of homemade, freezer-friendly meals that will make the weeks ahead easier.

4. Portion, Pack & Organise

As dishes are completed, I’ll portion, package and label them appropriately.

We’ll plan for safe cooling and freezing, with suitable containers and adequate fridge and freezer space available.

I’ll leave clear storage and reheating guidance, along with any meals that need to finish cooling before freezing.

5. A Kitchen Full of Food, Ready for Life

Once the cooking is complete, I’ll tidy my workspace and leave you with an organised collection of meals ready for the days and weeks ahead.

One full day of cooking.

A whole lot less to think about later.

A Few Things to Know

Your Ingredients, Your Kitchen

This is an in-home private chef service.

All ingredients are purchased and provided by the client, based on our agreed shopping list.

You’ll also need to provide suitable cooking equipment, freezer-safe containers, labels and adequate refrigeration and freezer space.

A brief virtual kitchen walkthrough may be arranged beforehand to help me plan the day efficiently.

A Full Day of Cooking, Not a Fixed Number of Meals

Every menu is different.

Some dishes take longer to prepare and cook than others, and portion sizes vary between households.

Rather than promising a fixed number of meals, we’ll collaborate on a realistic menu that makes the most of our eight hours together.

My focus is always on quality, efficiency and creating food you’ll genuinely enjoy eating.

A Dedicated Cooking Service

The Freezer Fill is a done-for-you cooking experience rather than a cooking lesson.

You’re welcome to be home, but uninterrupted working time allows me to focus on preparing as much food as possible.

We’ll discuss everything beforehand so I can arrive with a clear plan and get straight to work.

Food Safety & Storage

We’ll discuss appropriate containers, refrigeration, freezer capacity and safe food handling ahead of time.

Some meals may require additional cooling time before they can be safely frozen. I’ll provide guidance for any final storage steps that need to happen after the session.

Gifting a Freezer Fill

Want to gift this experience to someone else?

Beautiful idea.

We can arrange the session around the recipient’s needs and preferences, making it a thoughtful and genuinely useful gift.

The recipient will need to agree to the booking, provide the ingredients (or you can online shop for them) and have a suitable kitchen available.

Who Is This For?

• Expecting parents and families with newborns.

• People preparing for surgery or recovering from illness.

• Families supporting loved ones through challenging times.

• Busy households wanting to get ahead of the coming weeks.

• People moving house or navigating major life changes.

• Anyone wanting a freezer full of homemade meals without spending days preparing them.

• People looking for a meaningful, practical gift.

Your Investment

The Freezer Fill - NZ$420

Your full-day, eight-hour private chef experience includes menu collaboration, personalised shopping-list preparation, professional in-home cooking, portioning, labelling and kitchen workspace clean-up.

All ingredients, storage containers and packaging are purchased and provided by the client.

For larger households, additional sessions or customised requirements, please get in touch to discuss a personalised arrangement.

Service Areas

West Auckland • Auckland City • North Shore

Other locations may be available by arrangement, with additional travel costs where applicable.

Full-day bookings are subject to availability and require advance planning.

Because sometimes the best way to care for someone is to make sure they’re fed.

Whether it’s for yourself, your family or someone you love, The Freezer Fill is about more than preparing meals.

It’s about creating a little more space, ease and support in everyday life.

You take care of the shopping. I’ll take care of the cooking.