Brenda Lyle – Florida Today
Q: Are there chef services for seniors?
A:Happy Culinary Arts Month! Seniors in Seminole and Brevard Counties can enjoy chef services in the form of personalized, flavorful meals tailored to their dietary needs. Delicious options ensure convenience and nutrition, when cooking isn’t possible (or desired).
ONLINE MEAL DELIVERY
CookUnity partners with skilled chefs to offer fresh, premade meals customized for low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or vegetarian diets. Ordered through their website, meals arrive ready to heat. Visit cookunity.com for diverse menus and flexible subscription plans.
Magic Kitchen specializes in “chef-crafted” premade meals, offering à la carte selections or complete meal-prep plans. Special diets are no problem, with gluten-free, renal-friendly, and low-fat options. For Medicaid recipients, Magic Kitchen participates in the Statewide Medicaid Long-Term Care Plan. Seniors can contact their case manager to confirm eligibility, enabling authorization through magickitchen.com or MKMeals. This service makes healthy dining accessible to all.
LOCAL MEAL DELIVERY
Meals on Wheels/Top Hat Catering is a Seminole County nonprofit, delivering chef-prepared, affordable meals –and event catering! Contact them for delivery schedules and subsidized meal eligibility, supporting homebound seniors with high-quality dining.
Fire Department Meals in Oviedo crafts wholesome meals with high-quality ingredients. Serving locally and shipping nationwide, they’re a versatile choice for seniors prioritizing healthy, flavorful meals.
Mindful Meals, voted Orlando’s best meal prep service in 2024, offers four meal types with fresh, local ingredients. Prepared locally, dishes focus on quality and taste, making them ideal for seniors seeking healthy meals delivered to their door.
Aging Matters, a Brevard County nonprofit, provides affordable home-delivered and group dining options. Their subsidized meals ensure seniors enjoy nutritious dining without financial strain, emphasizing accessibility.
PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES
My Orlando Chef & Food Fire + Knives offers high-end, in-home chef services for special occasions or weekly prep. They accommodate allergies and vegetarian/vegan diets, with customizable menus online, delivering a premium dining experience in the comfort of your home.
Chefs for Seniors in Brevard County employs ServSafe-certified chefs who shop, cook, and clean in-home. With tailored menus—such as heart-healthy or gluten-free—they deliver affordable, cozy dining experiences, particularly in Melbourne. Their hands-on service creates a warm, home-cooked feel.
Any Occasion Catering, led by Chef Cathy, serves Brevard seniors with low-cost, customized meals delivered daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Orders are first-come, first-serve, so placing them 24 hours in advance is best. Chef Cathy’s dedication makes dining both accessible and delightful.
What’s right for you? From online delivery to personal chefs, these options can bring joy to every meal. Are you a senior looking for resources? Visit One Senior Place in Viera or Altamonte Springs or visit OneSeniorPlace.com
Brenda Lyle is a Certified Care Manager and Certified Dementia Practitioner with One Senior Place, Greater Orlando. One Senior Place is a marketplace for resources and provider of information, advice, care and on-site services for seniors and their families. Submit your questions to AskOSP@OneSeniorPlace.com. For immediate help, call 321-751-6771 or visit One Senior Place, The Experts in Aging.
