At a glance
One home, four weeks, sixteen pickups
A rolling weekly menu of home-style favourites, cooked in a licensed home kitchen and collected hot from Silicon Oasis Gate 1. Portions sized for 1–2 servings.
7
Core dishes
16
Pickups · 4 weeks
AED 1,000
Cooking fee
≈AED 750
Grocery (pass-through)
AED 109
Blended / pickup
AED 55
Blended / serving
In the client's words
The favourite
“The dish my family enjoyed the most was the Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Saffron Rice. The rice was very aromatic and full of flavour, while the chicken was exceptionally soft, juicy and well-cooked. The overall balance of spices and texture made it stand out.”
— Client Q., Silicon Oasis · 30-day home-cook plan · actual pickup photo
“AED 1,750 total feels fair considering the convenience, quality and effort involved — good value, especially for someone who prioritises time-saving, home-style meals.”
— Client Q. · on value
Section I · What you get
A taste of the programme
Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy tomato gravy. Basmati rice option.
Cheezy Beef Tacos
Halal beef mince · crispy shells · salsa.
Berry Smoothie Bowl
Raspberry · banana · oats · honey drizzle.
Hot-food pickup · Silicon Oasis Gate 1 · cook-to-pickup ≈90 min · pickup times confirmed each evening via WhatsApp.
Section II · Four-week cycle
The rolling planner
| Week 01 · 25–31 May Cooking fee AED 250 | ||
| Day | Dish | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 25 | Chicken Tikka Masala | With basmati rice · evening pickup · 2 serv |
| Wed 27 | Cheezy Ground Beef Tacos | Crispy shells · salsa + sour cream · 2 serv |
| Thu 28 | Chicken Parmigiana | Tomato-cheese · breaded chicken · 2 serv |
| Sat 30 | Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl | Pickup chilled · breakfast · 1 serv |
| Week 02 · 01–07 Jun Cooking fee AED 250 | ||
| Mon 01 | Creamy Chicken Pasta | White sauce · parmesan · evening pickup · 2 serv |
| Wed 03 | Cheesy Ravioli · Walnut Pesto | Fresh ravioli · basil-walnut pesto · 2 serv |
| Thu 04 | Kheema Masala | Halal beef mince · spiced gravy · 2 serv |
| Sat 06 | Chicken Tikka Masala | Repeat by request · spicy option · 2 serv |
| Week 03 · 08–14 Jun Cooking fee AED 250 | ||
| Mon 08 | Chicken Parmigiana | Pickup confirmed evening · 2 serv |
| Tue 09 | Cheezy Ground Beef Tacos | Repeat · pickup confirmed · 2 serv |
| Thu 11 | Creamy Chicken Pasta | Lighter cream option · evening · 1 serv |
| Sat 13 | Berry Smoothie Bowl | Pickup chilled · breakfast · 1 serv |
| Week 04 · 15–21 Jun Cooking fee AED 250 | ||
| Mon 15 | Kheema Masala | Pickup evening · spiced · 2 serv |
| Wed 17 | Chicken Tikka Masala | Final week · spicy variant · 2 serv |
| Thu 18 | Cheesy Ravioli · Walnut Pesto | Pickup confirmed Thursday · 2 serv |
| Sat 20 | Chicken Parmigiana | Cycle close · feedback meeting · 2 serv |
Section III · Recipe sheets
The seven core dishes
Locked-in via WhatsApp, deduplicated from chat history.
01 · IndianChicken Tikka
Boneless chicken, marinated 6h+ in yogurt, ginger and garam masala.
Key: chicken breast 1kg · tomatoes 500g · onion 400g · yogurt 250g · cream 200ml · ginger-garlic · garam masala · coriander · mint
02 · ItalianChicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken fillet baked under tomato sauce and mozzarella, over spaghetti or salad. The chef's signature crowd-pleaser.
Key: chicken breast 800g · breadcrumbs 200g · eggs 2 · mozzarella 200g · parmesan 50g · tomato sauce 400g · spaghetti 500g · basil · oregano
03 · ItalianCreamy Chicken Pasta
Penne or fettuccine in a light white-cream sauce with grilled chicken. A weekday favourite — comfort food done lighter.
Key: pasta 500g · chicken breast 400g · mushrooms 250g · cream 250ml · parmesan 80g · garlic 4 cloves · butter · olive oil · parsley · pepper
04 · MexicanCheezy Ground Beef Tacos
Halal beef mince in a tomato-onion-spice base with melted cheddar in crispy corn shells. Salsa + sour cream + lettuce shred.
Key: halal beef mince 500g · taco shells 12 · cheddar 250g · tomato salsa 200g · sour cream 150g · iceberg lettuce · lime · cumin · coriander
05 · ItalianCheesy Ravioli · Walnut Pesto
Fresh ravioli pillows in walnut-basil pesto with grated cheese — finished with extra oil and crushed walnut at pickup.
Key: fresh ravioli 500g · basil 100g · walnuts 100g · parmesan 50g · garlic 3 cloves · olive oil 80ml · cream 100ml · lemon zest
06 · Middle EasternChicken Shawarma Skewers · Saffron Rice
The client's standout favourite — aromatic saffron rice with soft, juicy spiced chicken skewers.
Key: halal boneless chicken 500g · rice 500g · green peas 200g · onion 300g · tomato 250g · ginger-garlic · garam masala · coriander · mint · green chillies
07 · BreakfastBerry-Almond Smoothie Bowl
Raspberry & banana base blended with almond milk and oats, topped with walnuts, coconut and honey. Cold-chain pickup — eat within 4h.
Key: frozen raspberries 250g · banana 4 · almond milk 500ml · rolled oats 80g · walnuts 50g · honey 60g · coconut flakes · vanilla
From the kitchen
Actual pickup photos
Real meals from this client's 30-day plan — photographed at handover from the chef's licensed home kitchen.
Shawarma Skewers · Saffron Rice
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Parmigiana
Cheezy Beef Tacos
Tacos · salsa & sour cream
Cheesy Ravioli · Walnut Pesto
Creamy Pasta · Parmigiana spread
Berry-Almond Smoothie
Section IV · Market & sourcing
The ingredient pantry
All groceries sourced from LULU Hypermarket, Silicon Oasis. Quantities for the 4-week cycle.
| Ingredient | Qty (4 wk) | LULU price | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (halal) | 3.5 kg | AED 26–30/kg | Meat counter |
| Beef mince (halal) | 1.5 kg | AED 32–38/kg | Meat counter |
| Tomato (medium) | 3 kg | AED 3–5/kg | Produce |
| Yellow onion | 3 kg | AED 2.5–4/kg | Produce |
| Garlic | 500 g | AED 5–7/250g | Produce |
| Ginger | 400 g | AED 6–8/250g | Produce |
| Yogurt (full fat) | 1.5 kg | AED 8–10/kg | Dairy |
| Pasta (penne/spaghetti) | 2.5 kg | AED 7–9/500g | Dry goods |
| Fresh ravioli | 1 kg | AED 15–18/250g | Italian shelf |
| Mozzarella | 500 g | AED 12–15/200g | Dairy |
| Cheddar | 500 g | AED 14–17/250g | Dairy |
| Parmesan | 200 g | AED 18–22/100g | Italian shelf |
| Cream (cooking) | 1 L | AED 10–13/500ml | Dairy |
| Eggs | 30 ct | AED 17–19/30ct | Dairy |
| Breadcrumbs | 500 g | AED 8–10/250g | Dry goods |
| Frozen raspberries | 750 g | AED 18–22/500g | Frozen |
| Banana | 2 kg | AED 3–4/kg | Produce |
| Rolled oats | 500 g | AED 9–12/500g | Dry goods |
| Walnuts | 300 g | AED 22–26/250g | Dry goods |
| Almond milk | 2 L | AED 11–14/L | Dairy alt |
| Honey | 250 g | AED 18–22/250g | Shelf |
| Taco shells (corn) | 24 ct | AED 14–18/12ct | Mexican shelf |
| Olive oil | 500 ml | AED 22–28/500ml | Oils |
| Spices · herbs (assorted) | — | AED 60–80 budget | Spice aisle |
Section V · Economics
The investment
A clean two-line bill. Cooking labour is the chef margin; grocery cost is pass-through at receipt.
| Line | Description | Amount (AED) | % of billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Private-chef cooking fee · 4 weeks · ≈16 pickups | 1,000.00 | 57.1% · 50/50 split |
| 02 | Grocery (LULU pass-through · with receipts) | 750.00 | 42.9% · at receipt |
| Total · 4 weeks | 1,750.00 | 100% |
AED 109
Blended cost / pickup
AED 55
Blended cost / serving
Payment: AED 875 advance on acceptance (50%) · AED 875 on cycle close, Week 4 (50%).
Section VI · Client feedback
The survey — honest answers
Twelve questions to refine the next cycle. Published as given — the wins and the work-ons.
Q01 · Favourite
Which dish did your family enjoy most?
Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Saffron Rice — “the rice was very aromatic and full of flavour, the chicken exceptionally soft, juicy and well-cooked. The balance of spices and texture made it stand out.”
Q02 · Drop
Which dish should we drop next cycle?
Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl — “the smoothie didn't seem prepared accurately, the taste was off.” Chicken Tikka (garlic variant) — “could use improvement or reconsideration.”
Q03 · Portion size
Correct for 1–2 servings?
“Accurate and well-suited for 1–2 servings. Balanced — not too small or excessive.”
Q04 · Freshness
Freshness on pickup?
“All food was fresh and properly prepared at pickup. Temperature well-maintained; no issues with packaging or quality.”
Q05 · Pickup window
Was 18:00–21:00 convenient?
“Very convenient. It aligned well with my schedule, allowing easy pickup after work.”
Q06 · Value
Did AED 1,750 feel fair?
“Yes — fair considering the convenience, quality and effort. Good value, especially for someone who prioritises time-saving, home-style meals.”
Q07 · Delivery
Pay extra for door delivery?
“Yes — I'd prefer door delivery; it saves time. Willing to pay an extra AED 3–4 per delivery, in line with typical food-app charges.”
Q08 · Repeat
Sign up for a second cycle?
“At this time I may not — considering exploring other meal plans or cooking at home for a change.”
Q09 · Storage
Anything spoil or reheat differently?
“Beef tacos became slightly soggy by the time I got home — reheating on a pan restored crispiness. Improve packaging or add reheating guidance for such items.”
Q10 · New dish
One new dish to add?
“Healthy, comforting dishes — such as daal. Classic options like butter chicken with naan would also be great.”
Q11 · NPS
Likelihood to recommend (0–10)?
5/ 10
“The concept and food quality are promising, but the web app still has glitches and usability issues, and the limited number of chefs restricts variety. With improvements, strong potential.”
“The concept and food quality are promising, but the web app still has glitches and usability issues, and the limited number of chefs restricts variety. With improvements, strong potential.”
Q12 · One thing
One thing to improve before launch?
“App stability (fewer bugs when selecting menu items); more chefs for coverage and options; let users browse chefs first and view their specialities — not every chef can cook every dish.”
Programme terms
How it works
- All food prepared in the chef's licensed home kitchen; halal sourcing throughout.
- Pickup from Silicon Oasis Gate 1 within 90 minutes of cooking completion.
- Insulated thermal containers provided; garnishes packed separately.
- Final pickup time confirmed each cooking day via WhatsApp by 16:00.
- Substitutions allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled pickup.
- Cancellation: 100% refund if cancelled before grocery purchase begins.
- Allergens: client to declare on intake form; ingredient substitutions costed separately.
- Survey-led iteration: every 4-week cycle refined from the prior cycle's feedback.
🔒 Privacy: The client's name, the chef's name and the booking reference have been masked. All quotes are reproduced from the client's own written feedback survey.