Chef Traci Higgins was named one of the"Top 5 Personal Chefs in the Bay Area"by San Francisco Magazine.

Based in San Francisco, Dining In is a specialized personal chef service that delivers fresh, flavorful and affordable meals to your home or office on a weekly basis. We take pride in providing healthy, organically prepared, low-calorie food that taste great. This is a "personal chef service" which means that we will work with you on an individual basis to meet your specific dietary needs. This includes a thorough intake of your food preferences, any weight loss goals you may have, specific food requirements including food allergies, low sodium and low cholesterol meals and referrals to some of the best personal trainers and dietitians in the Bay Area. Our clients love the food and service for the following reasons:

Convenience - Our clients tell us how grateful they are to have great tasting and nutritious meals on a regular basis. With Dining In your meals are waiting for you when you get home.
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Variety in your diet - If you are tired of eating the same take-out or fast food then this is perfect for you. We offer a weekly menu that has a large variety of entrees and cuisines so that you never get bored. Instead you will be excited about what your next meal is!

Save you time- We help simplify your life by doing all the work for you! It will only take one minute a week to select your entrees from the meal order form. No more shopping, cooking or doing the dishes.

This is an investment in your health - You are going to spend money on food regardless. Often it is eating out which includes spending a lot of money on high fat, high calories foods, at the same deli where the variety never changes or on frozen food. Dining In provides you with the exact foods you want that are always fresh, delicious and made according to your specific needs.

Can accommodate most dietary needs - Sometimes our clients are limited in what they can eat because of a particular health issue, food allergies, pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss program. Give Dining In a try because we will do our best to help you eat healthy, fresh food within these restrictions!

We help you cut down on your food costs - Take the Dining In challenge! First, add up ALL your dining out receipts including tax, alcohol and gratuity. Second, add up the total food costs for one month on items that you threw away because it spoiled. Third, ask yourself if you are happy with the choices you made - was it organic, healthy, low-fat, the correct portions size and did it make you feel good? With Dining In you are guaranteed to get the correct portion sizes, the highest quality ingredients, organic meats and organic produce. You only spend money on the meals you eat and feel good about. Food and money is not going to waste!

With Dining In, it's No Mess and No Stress!

In Spring 2008 we will be expanding our delivery area to include San Jose and Los Gatos. Please contact the office today if you would like to sign up for our service in your area.

Comments from Dining In clients :

San Francisco Chronicle, July 12, 2007 "On the Town: Jill Harris"

Jill Harris is the owner of Informed body, a popular fitness studio in Hayes Valley that caters to bold-name socialites and well-toned neighborhood folks alike. She gave us a list of the places she gets to indulge in after an intense week of Pilates and Yoga instruction. Dining In - "Cooking is not one of my strong suits, which is why I love Dining In - a personal chef service that delivers on a weekly basis. Each week Traci Higgins, chef and owner, sends out menus that list the calorie counts and options for fish, veggie or meat. The meals are delivered to my house and all I have to do is reheat. Only organic products are used." - Aidin Vaziri

"WOW...I am constantly  blown away by the level of service, generosity and care that you provide your clients. I can't thank you enough for the over-the-top generous Christmas gift I received last week. To say that your service is first class is an understatement. Thank you and your wonderful staff for such outstanding service."

-Dining In client for 2 years

"You have changed my family life. My husband and I now sit down for dinner and turn off the TV. Thanks so much!" -National TV personality

"Dining In prepared Weight Watchers meals for me. Because of them I lost 17 pounds in a year. It is easy for me to stay focused and on my meal plan because Dining In does all the work. I love it."

-Working mom of two and Dining In client for 4 years

"Dining In saved my life. I started my own company and have been so busy. I would grab whatever was quick, but it was never good for me. I love the food and the personalized service. I feel great eating all these healthy meals.

-DIAKADI Body founder and personal trainer, client for 4 years

"I work 10-12 hours a day and don't have time to cook. My cholesterol was on the rise and my eating habits were bad. Dining In made my life so much better and my cholesterol has dropped 20 points. I love coming home to great food in my refrigerator. Thanks!"

-Business owner of North Beach Petsitters and client for 3 years