Do you want to have a stress-free Thanksgiving gathering with your friends and family?
If you want to enjoy Thanksgiving on 30A with your loved ones this year, hire the Polished Chef and you won’t regret it. The fall season is finally here, so it’s time to start planning for all the big family gatherings, like Thanksgiving. Ideally, you’d want to take this time to enjoy your family’s company, right? Most people don’t want to lift a finger in the kitchen and subject themselves to the pressure of preparing and cooking for such a large group of guests. Maybe your cousin has a gluten dietary restriction, or your uncle is allergic to shellfish, and those kids who are on a dairy-free diet. Well, you’re in luck if you hire the Polished Chef to cook for you, we’ll ensure everything goes smoothly and you’ll have dishes to accommodate everyone’s dietary needs or allergies. We specialize in building your menu with you, so despite having guests that are picky eaters or dietary needs, we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure your feast is nothing short of perfect. This blog will explain a few reasons why you should hire the Polished Chef for your Thanksgiving event. Although most families have strict family traditions and recipes for the holidays, this can be an opportunity to create new holiday traditions, and show everyone that Thanksgiving can be so much more enjoyable when everyone is present and can spend more time together outside of the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for an extravagant full course meal, buffet style, cocktail hour, wine pairings, or delivery options, we’ve got you covered!
1. You can use this time to relax and spend time with your family and friends.
Instead of rushing to the grocery store Thanksgiving week to find the perfect turkey, waking up at 5AM the morning of Thanksgiving to start cooking, having a chef from our team will allow you to kick back and relax with your guests. You’ll be able to pop open a bottle of wine or champagne, socialize with family members you haven’t seen in months, maybe even years. You can take a break from the stress of cooking in the kitchen. Instead of feeling the pressure of being the perfect cook, you can sit down with your family on the couch and watch a movie, socialize with your loved ones, and play family games. Our chef will make sure everything in the kitchen is running smoothly, because after all, this is what we love to do – creating moments that will last a lifetime, an elegant culinary experience in the comfort and privacy of your home. You won’t have to worry about overcooking the turkey, or taking criticism from your siblings about the mashed potatoes not having enough salt, cranberry sauce being too sweet, or stuffing not being the right consistency. Spending quality time away from cooking allows you to actually be thankful for what matters – family and dear friends. You can use this time to catch up with one another, gossip about the latest family drama, and just be in the moment of everyone instead of being in the kitchen all day. You’ll be able to reflect on the year together as it comes to a close, laugh and reminisce about the good times. Having this quality time will allow you to stronger bonds with your loved ones and everyone will remember it as a pleasant experience. They’ll probably want you to continue hosting every Thanksgiving!
2. You can have meal options for your feast that will accommodate everyone.
Many Americans tend to stray from their diet on Thanksgiving. This season, you can take control of your diet and have options for every guest. While some people have different dietary allergies and restrictions, you may not know exactly how to go about the menu or what you can do with so many food requests. That’s where we come in – this is what we do, we accommodate everyone’s dietary needs while everything still tastes absolutely delicious. Prior to your event date, you can request our chef to use specific ingredients according to you and your guests’ needs. Maybe your family is full of seafood lovers, or you’re looking for healthier options, or the traditional Thanksgiving staples, you can have the peace of mind knowing that all you need to do is tell us what you need and we’ll handle the rest. This way, you can keep the feast to everyone’s liking and standards, not worry about cooking it yourself, cross-contamination, and just enjoy your Thanksgiving gathering with your family.
3. You can save more money.
The biggest expense of any gathering is the food – Thanksgiving day is probably one of the most expensive gatherings to prepare for. Fortunately, the Polished Chef is very cost-effective and we will always do our best to help you save more money. Afterall, we’re all human and always looking to find the best deal for the best quality. For one, we know how to manage our time and make every minute in the kitchen. Our chefs are used to working in a face-paced environment and multi-tasking, which will save you money on resources like electricity, gas, and water. Chef Nathan and our team have worked in the restaurant/food business for years. Therefore we understand the struggle when it comes to meals and budgeting. You may not know exactly how much to buy in terms of portions, and will likely overspend and buy too much food. The Polished Chef specializes in building your menu and pricing structure according to your needs and headcount. We take into consideration every aspect of the service and will always try to work in your favor and budget so you can enjoy the time without feeling pressured to spend beyond your budget.
4. You can stay safe at home.
While there may be some excitement in grocery shopping and getting everything ready for your family gathering, for many that may not be the case. Especially with the recent COVID-19 outbreak a few years ago, you can still see some effects from that. You could see many anxious or rushing individuals at the store because they are scared of catching the virus and spreading it to vulnerable guests at their Thanksgiving gathering. With a new strain after another, there could be a fear of lockdowns and procedures similar to 2019. You can take a sigh of relief when hiring the Polished Chef as we know how to follow strict COVID-19 procedures to ensure your event is completely safe. You won’t need to worry about putting your guests at risk of the virus. You can stay home and relax while we safely do all the prepwork and shopping for your gathering. At the Polished Chef, we are committed to everyone’s safety and wellbeing so you’ll feel safe in your own home with us.
Of course, there are some Thanksgiving family traditions worth keeping, such as spending quality time with your family or friends. But you don’t have to keep to the tradition of preparing your own Thanksgiving food for a large group. Instead, you can hire the Polished Chef to keep your guests fed and happy. Book with us this year and see for yourself what else you can be thankful for. We will provide the best food and hospitality, we take care of everything so you won’t need to worry about anything except living in the moment. Take advantage of this break to sit back and relax, let us help plan your menu!
