A BOUTIQUE PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE

for those reclaiming time, care & connection

Vancouver’s Personal Chef Service for Busy Households and Families

Dinner In was created to bring more calm and connection back to the table by nourishing Vancouver households with high-quality, deeply personalized meals, delivered straight to your door.

As a personal chef service, we design and prepare menus shaped entirely by your preferences, routines and health needs. Every dish is made from organic, locally sourced ingredients and delivered with the same care we would bring to our own table.

For households settling into new seasons, navigating postpartum, managing demanding schedules or seeking support in finding more balance in everyday life, we offer high quality, carefully prepared cooking to meet you exactly where you are.

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MEET ALLISON

Allison Dent is a professionally trained chef in Vancouver, with over 15 years of experience creating seasonal, high- quality meals for clients who value both flavour and wellbeing. Her work is grounded in the belief that the table is the heart of the home, a place for connection, comfort and celebration.

As a working mother, Allison understands the reality of feeding a family while managing a full schedule. Over the years, she saw how many households wanted beautiful, nourishing meals without the stress of planning, cooking and decision- making. This inspired her to create Dinner In, a service that combines the refinement and care of a private chef with the practicality of week-to-week support.

Allison sources organic and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Each menu is designed around the people she cooks for, their routines and what would genuinely support them that week. For her, it is not only about preparing food, but about giving families more time, calm and space to enjoy it.

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HOW IT WORKS

1

REACH OUT

Submit a short inquiry form to share a bit about your household, schedule, and food preferences.

2

LETS CONNECT

You’ll receive an email and link to fill out our comprehensive client intake quiz. This helps us get to know you, your rhythms, and your non-negotiables.

3

MENU PLANNING

Each week, you’ll receive a custom menu tailored to your needs. You’ll approve or request tweaks with just a quick reply.

4

WEEKLY DELIVERY

Meals are delivered once or twice a week, ready to heat and enjoy. We’ll include clear notes and instructions.

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RHYTHM AND REFINEMENT

Once we settle into your ideal routine, you’ll have a consistent rhythm of nourishing, chef made meals, crafted just for your life, and evolving as your needs do.

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OUR SERVICES

FAMILY-STYLE WEEKLY MEALS

For households reclaiming time, care and connection at the table. Meals prepared for sharing, making weeknights feel calmer and more connected.

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

Supportive, nourishing meals & snacks during the early months of recovery and adjustment— giving you the space and time to rest, bond and settle into your new rhythm.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE GOALS

Menu’s designed to align with your personal health priorities —from navigating allergies and sensitivies to nourishing specific training and performance goals — all built into a rhythm that feels effortless.

Every household receives a customized weekly plan, tailored to your rhythms, needs and food preferences.

Packages begin at $595 + GST per week.

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WE COOK WITH INTEGRITY

No inflammatory seed oils.

No refined sugar.

Organic Produce, whenever possible.

Ingredients sourced from local farms and small producers we trust.

Pasture-raised, ethically sourced protein.

Jeannie S.

As a family of four with two full- time working parents, we had tried a lot of various meal plans and delivery services. We found Allison more than three years ago and haven’t looked back. Why? Because its truly ours. Have allergies or dislikes? No problem. Want family favourites? She can do that too. Want new ideas? She’ll find them. Every meal is made with the best ingredients and prepared exactly how we like it. Each night we have a healthy, home cooked meal with no shortcuts or compromises. Five stars!
Jenny & Derek.

Working with Allison has been nothing short of amazing. Every week, she gives our family peace of mind knowing we’ll enjoy delicious, comforting meals crafted with exceptional care and attention to detail. She pours so much love and thought into every dish, creating meals that bring us together and allow us to truly connect and recharge as a family.
Katie & Alex G.

We have been working with Allison for the past 5 years. She is an incredibly intuitive, thoughtful and talented chef who now feels like part of the family. Our lives would not be the same without her.
Daniel L.

Working with Allison has completely changed our weekday nights. With two little ones and demanding jobs, we used to default to rushed, uninspired meals. Now, every week we have something to look forward to. The food is beautiful, nourishing and somehow manages to please our picky 4 year old!
James R.

As someone who works long hours, I’ve tried every meal service available. Nothing compares to working with Allison. Its not just about the food (though it’s always restaurant level). It’s the attention to detail, the feeling that each menu was designed with care and the ease it brings to my week. The service is generous, elevated, personal and one of a kind.
Pavan C.

As a busy mom whose child has numerous allergies, Dinner In was the perfect service. Allison is so kind and patient and made the process so simple. The food was incredibly fresh, locally sourced and organic! I truly believe health is wealth- and investing in our nutrition (especially through Dinner In), has been the best decision for our health!
Tiffany Liu

Fantastic experience with Allison’s weekly prepared meals! Her personalized, curated menus were thoughtfully tailored to our family’s needs- including toddler friendly options- and made mealtime much easier.
The meals were always delicious, made with premium quality, seasonal ingredients, and offered great variety week to week. Allison provided a truly personalized service- flexible with delivery, mindful of our preferences, and even tailored the plan to fit our budget.
Highly recommend for any family looking for high-quality, convenient meals with our compromising on flavour, nutrition or care.

FAQs

We serve clients and families throughout Vancouver and the lower mainland, with routes spanning from West Vancouver to Langley and all areas in between.
We keep our client list intentionally small in order to offer a truly personalized experience. This ensures consistent quality, direct communication, and meals that are tailored with care.
We prioritize organic, local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Our sourcing is done with intention- focusing on quality, traceability, and trusted suppliers.
Never. All meals are 100% seed oil-free. We cook with fats we trust, including extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil, avocado oil, grass fed butter, ghee and other whole-food alternatives.
Yes. We are experienced in working with gluten-free, dairy-free, celiac, anti-inflammatory, Vegan, GAPS, low FODMAP and a variety of healing diets. Let us know your needs during the intake process, and we’ll build your meals accordingly.
Most clients work with us weekly on an ongoing basis, but we offer flexibility. You’re never locked into a long-term contract- you can pause, adjust or shift your plan as life evolves.
Dinner In is open year-round with the exception of two scheduled breaks: 3 weeks in May and 2 weeks in December. We’ll always provide advanced notice so you can plan ahead.
Fill out our brief intake form and we’ll follow up with availability and next steps. You can also reach out directly at hello@dinner-in.ca