Private Chef Kansas City | The Makeshift Chef

Stress-Free Meals from Your Personal Chef in Kansas City

In-home meal prep in Kansas City and digital meal planning guides for busy families and professionals. Eat better, save time, and enjoy dinner again.

How Our Private Chef Service Works in Kansas City

  1. Menu Planning
    We’ll start with a consultation and create a weekly menu that fits your tastes and dietary needs.

  2. Grocery Shopping
    Carlos does all the shopping for you with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

  3. In-Home Cooking
    Meals are cooked right in your kitchen and stored with easy reheating instructions.

  4. Packaging & Cleanup
    Your fridge is stocked, and your kitchen is spotless when we leave.

Why Work With a Personal Chef in Kansas City?

Having a private chef isn’t just about food — it’s about reclaiming your time, health, and peace of mind.

  • Save hours each week

  • Enjoy healthy meals that taste amazing

  • Skip the stress of planning, shopping, and cooking

  • Get fully customized menus just for you

  • Achieve better work-life balance

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Meet Chef Carlos – Personal Chef in Kansas City

Carlos Serrano is a personal chef in Kansas City, MO with a heart for hospitality and a passion for flavorful, nourishing food. His warm, customized approach turns everyday meals into experiences your family looks forward to. Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-light, low-carb, or just want to eat better, Carlos has you covered — with meals that feel like home.

Client Reviews

  • Carlos is an incredible chef. His flavors are always on point and he saves us an extraordinary amount of time with meal planning, all while catering to our dietary restrictions. - E. Baysinger

    Google Reviews

  • Would highly recommend Chef Carlos! His meals were healthy, delicious, on time, and made our life easier! He is open to feedback and gave me options to choose from each week based on our personal preferences. Portion sizes were large too! Five stars! - L. Peterson

    Google Reviews

  • We absolutely loved the meals he prepared for us and he introduced us to so many new dishes. - J. Solar

    Google Reviews

Not in Kansas City? Try Our Digital Meal Prep Guides

Check out our collection of digital meal prep guides, recipe ebooks, and soon-to-launch virtual cooking classes. Perfect for the DIY foodie or anyone outside KC who wants to cook smarter and eat better.

Ready to Ditch the Dinner Stress?

If you’re a busy family or professional in Kansas City, The Makeshift Chef is your solution to healthy, stress-free meals at home. Whether you want weekly in-home prep or downloadable meal guides, we’re here to help you eat well and live better.