Holistic Private

Chef Services

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MEET TAYLOR

Hi, I'm Taylor — holistic private chef and the heart behind Dishing with Tay.

Cooking has been my passion since I was young, and I've always put my own spin on everything, finding ways to make food both nourishing and delicious. I cook without gums, fillers, seed oils, or refined sugars, and I love the challenge of turning familiar favourites into better-for-you versions that still feel like a treat.

With a background in nursing, I've seen how much our daily habits shape how we feel. So I brought together everything I love (cooking, nutrition, and wellness) into the work I do now: making healthy eating easy, accessible, and convenient for busy families.

My favourite part? Watching families gather around the table again. Some of my clients now sit down to home-cooked family meals they haven't shared in years, and that's what fills my cup.

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Taylor Robinson, holistic private chef in Vancouver, BC

YOUR WEEK, TAKEN CARE OF

Feeding your family well takes more than a good recipe. There's the planning, the grocery runs, the washing, peeling and chopping, and somehow it all has to happen on a busy weeknight. That's where I come in.

Weekly menus built around your family's tastes and goals
Organic, whole-food ingredients, shopped for you
Meals, snacks and treats cooked fresh in your own kitchen
Healthier versions of the foods your family already loves

Getting to Know You
We start with a visit to your home to talk about what your family loves, what you'd like to eat more of, and any allergies or sensitivities. Whether you're feeding a full household or just want lunches sorted for the week, we'll make a plan that fits.

A Menu Made for You
Every menu is built from scratch around your family. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free or low-FODMAP? No problem. I never cook with gums, fillers, seed oils or refined sugars, and organic is always my first choice.

Meals, Snacks & Treats
Most families get a mix of dinners, breakfasts, school lunches and snacks, plus a treat or two. Healthy options are always ready to grab, even on your busiest days, and they're food the kids actually want to eat.

Currently fully booked — now accepting households to the waitlist.

I work with a small number of families each week so every household gets the time and care it deserves. Join the waitlist below and I'll reach out as soon as a spot opens.

Planning a dinner or need a one-time prep session? Those are sometimes available — just ask.

HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER

01 — Initial Consultation
We discuss your household's food preferences, dietary needs, allergies, and lifestyle.

02 — Customized Menu Planning
A seasonal menu is created based on your preferences and nutritional goals.

03 — Ingredient Sourcing
High-quality ingredients are sourced, including organic produce, grass-fed meats, and wild-caught seafood.

04 — In-Home Cooking Day
A dedicated cooking session takes place in your home, where multiple meals and components are prepared.

05 — Meal Organization
Meals are portioned, labeled, and organized in your fridge or freezer for easy access throughout the week.

06 — Enjoy Nourishing Meals
Your kitchen is left clean, organized, and stocked with ready-to-enjoy meals.

The Weekly Flow

Weekly Sessions
Each family has a dedicated day and time every week. A standard session is four hours in your kitchen, typically enough for around four family dinners, plus extras like breakfast prep, school lunches, snacks, freezer meals, or build-your-own bowls. Any time beyond four hours is billed hourly.

Simple Invoicing
You receive one invoice covering your session and groceries.

Your First Step: An In-Home Consultation
We start with a visit to your home and a kitchen walk-through. I learn about your household's preferences, needs, and routine, and we make sure your kitchen is set up for smooth cooking days. We'll also discuss scheduling, commitment, and pricing together.

Service Area
Serving families across Metro Vancouver. Travel beyond Metro Vancouver, including accompanying regular clients on trips, is available by request.

DIETARY NEEDS I COOK FOR

Gluten-free · Grain-free · Dairy-free · Egg-free · Nut-free · Soy-free · Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Paleo · Keto · Low-sugar · Low-FODMAP · SIBO-friendly · Anti-inflammatory · Kid-friendly

Living with food allergies, intolerances, or a health condition? I'm happy to cook within guidance from your doctor or dietitian.

I prioritize organic, seasonal produce, grass-fed and pasture-raised meats, wild-caught seafood, and whole, minimally processed ingredients.

CLIENT FAVOURITES

Every menu is built around your family, but here are a few dishes my clients come back to again and again:

Peanut Butter Caramel Bars — my gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free take on a candy bar classic

Homemade Focaccia — golden, airy, and made from scratch

Slow-Roasted Caramelized Sweet Potatoes — simple, cozy, and a family-table staple

Greek Lemon Dill Turkey Meatballs — bright, fresh, and perfect for bowls or lunches

Thai Basil Chicken Bowls — a takeout-night favourite, made at home with clean ingredients

Seasonal Soups — made fresh with whatever's best that time of year

From Italian and Mexican to Thai and Vietnamese, menus rotate through cuisines so every week feels fresh and something new is always on the table.

Asian-style slaw with meatballs, prepared by a holistic private chef in Vancouver

Layered yogurt parfait jars with fruit and granola for weekly meal prep

Seasoned taco meat with fresh peach salsa, made in a client's kitchen in Vancouver

Sliced steak with roasted asparagus and peppers, a private chef dinner

Steak and chicken meal prep cooked in-home by a Vancouver private chef

Homemade sourdough bread baked from scratch

Shrimp salad in glass meal prep containers

Salmon with asparagus, a healthy weeknight dinner prepared by a private chef

Rice bowls portioned into glass containers for weekly meal prep

Gluten-free, dairy-free peanut butter caramel bars packed for meal prep

Refined-sugar-free peanut butter caramel bars on a serving board

Kale and apple salad prepared for family dinners

Fresh kale salad with seasonal vegetables

Homemade chicken noodle soup made from scratch

Mac and cheese portioned for family meal prep

Gluten-free cookies and muffins baked by a holistic private chef

Eggplant rice bowls prepared as healthy weekly meal prep in Vancouver

Crispy chicken with homemade mac and cheese, a family favourite

“Taylor has completely changed the way our weeks feel. Having nourishing meals ready in the fridge has taken so much pressure off busy evenings. Everything is healthy, flavourful, and thoughtfully prepared. She is incredibly reliable and such a pleasure to work with.”

— Private Client
“Taylor truly understands how to create meals that are both nourishing and delicious. You can tell how much care she puts into sourcing high-quality ingredients and preparing food that supports health and wellbeing. It’s such a gift to have meals like this ready throughout the week.”

— Vancouver Client
“Before working with Taylor, I was constantly eating out. I never had time to make breakfast, I’d grab lunch somewhere during the day, and most nights ended with takeout. Having meals prepared ahead of time has completely changed that. My fridge is stocked with healthy, delicious food that’s ready when I need it, and it’s made such a difference in my energy and routine.”

— Private Client
"She is genuinely passionate about what she does. Taylor prepares meals that are nourishing, delicious, and make busy weeks feel effortless.”

— Former Client
“Taylor has been incredible for our family. She prepares healthy meals and snacks that our kids actually get excited to eat, which is not always easy. Having school lunches and after-school snacks ready has made our mornings and evenings so much smoother. Everything is nourishing, thoughtfully prepared, and always delicious.”

— Local Family Client

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My weekly spots are currently full, but I'm accepting families to my waitlist. Fill out the form below and I'll reach out as soon as a spot opens. I also take on occasional dinners and one-time prep sessions when my schedule allows, so feel free to ask.
Each weekly session is a four-hour in-home cooking session at a set rate, with any additional time billed hourly. You'll receive one invoice covering both the session and your groceries. Pricing is tailored to your household and shared during your consultation.
I visit your home to get to know your family's tastes, dietary needs, and routine, and to do a kitchen walk-through so we know your space is set up for cooking day. We'll also go over scheduling and next steps together.
It varies with your household, but a standard four-hour session typically includes around four family dinners, plus extras like breakfast prep, school lunches, snacks, freezer meals, or build-your-own bowls.
Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low-sugar, low-FODMAP, SIBO-friendly, anti-inflammatory, and kid-friendly. For allergies or health conditions, I'm happy to cook within guidance from your doctor or dietitian.
I prioritize organic, seasonal produce, grass-fed and pasture-raised meats, and wild-caught seafood. I never use gums, fillers, seed oils, or refined sugars.
I cook for families across Metro Vancouver, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Surrey, with no travel fee anywhere in the region.
Yes. I'm happy to travel as a private chef for the families I cook for, whether that's a vacation home, a ski trip, or a summer away, anywhere in Canada, the U.S., or abroad. Travel is arranged by request, so just ask.
I work with a maximum of five families a week, each on a set day and time. That keeps every household's menu and experience truly personal.
Email me anytime at hello@dishingwithtay.com. I'm always happy to help.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

My weekly spots are currently full, but I'm welcoming families to my waitlist. Fill out the form with a few details about your household, preferences, and what you're looking for, and I'll get back to you within 48–72 hours. Just have a question? Email me at hello@dishingwithtay.com.