Functional Nutrition Chef Services
Cooking Instruction
Catering
Maureen McCooey, owner of Planted Kitchens, has spent most of her career preparing and serving food to her customers. From years as a caterer and cook to running cafes and restaurants, food service is in her blood. She developed an interest in food on a deeper level, as a wellness tool, when she began studying nutrition. She decided that she no longer wanted to feed people, she wanted to nourish them. She began cooking for clients, taking into account dietary restrictions, their health concerns and the nutrient density of the foods she was preparing. Suddenly her career was on a whole new path! Now, when she serves them a meal, she is helping them be the healthiest version of themselves!
Check out Maureen’s guest appearance on the Suburban Warrior Podcast
“How to Eat Better to Feel Better: Advice from a Functional Nutrition Chef”
Meal Prep Classes
Do you want to learn how to meal prep? How to shop, prep, and cook a few meals at a time with no waste and minimal effort? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that dinner is done when you get home from work?
STEP 1: Select a class from the list and purchase a class to register
STEP 2: Go to my Calendly site to book a 90 minute time slot
STEP 3: Invite a friend!
Kids Farm-to-Table Cooking Camp 2024
Farm to Table Cooking Camp is for kids aged 9-13. Campers will learn about local farms, how food is grown, and how to cook with all that locally-sourced, farm fresh produce. We are offering two sessions.
Session I: July 29th- August 2nd
Session II: August 12th- August 16th
Adult Cooking Classes
Email Chef Maureen at maureen@plantedkitchens.com or call 970-925-2505 for additional information!
Sample Menus
Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon or Portabello Mushrooms
Learn how to cook salmon for moist, delicious results
Arugula Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado and Lemon Vinaigrette
Learn how to create this very versatile vinaigrette that can be used on any salad or over steamed vegetables and amp up your presentation skills by learning to supreme citrus
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
You will be amazed at how easily this guilt-free treat comes together!
Chicken Paillards or Firm Tofu with Kale and Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Learn to make tender, quick cooking chicken and use tomatoes in a whole new way
Zucchini and Carrot Saute
This will become your new favorite side dish
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
All the pleasure, none of the guilt!
Brussels Sprout Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Your new Taco Tuesday go-to!
Crispy Romaine Salad with Asian Vinaigrette
Sweet and savory dressing that you will want to never be without!
Almond Butter Blondies
Delicious and healthy…seriously!
Testimonials
Summer Camp at Planted Kitchens is an amazing experience for child and parent! My 9 year old daughter was thrilled to have backstage access to a commercial kitchen. Chef Maureen taught her how to prep and cook several yummy dishes, and also about nutrition, kitchen safety, food service, and much more. This was a great investment for a week of fun and for skills that will last a lifetime!
Kelley S
Ashton, PA
Chef Maureen is incredible! I hired her for private cooking lessons for my daughters. They meet monthly and my daughters can’t wait for each lesson. The food is delicious, chef quality but kid friendly. The skills she teaches them carries over into their daily living. She is a true professional.
Judy F
Wayne, PA,
Hiring Chef Maureen 4 years ago was hands down the the best decision I’ve made being a parent and entrepreneur. She uses a collaborative approach to menu planning taking many things into account. She listens to your dietary needs, goals, and preferences.Gluten free, anti-inflammatory, nutrient dense meals are the end result. She has years of experience and wisdom working in her field. She is always adding new menu choices because she is passionate about making healthy food taste delicious! And, she is open to feedback which allows me to feel as though my needs and wants are being met by Chef Maureen. Honestly, she is such an important part of my self-care.
Nora M
Oreland, PA
Maureen is a life changer! Not only does her food taste fantastic, it is healthy and completely customized for individual needs. She makes it so easy to have delicious and healthy meals throughout the week for less than it costs to get takeout and eat out. I cannot recommend her enough!
Cynthia N
Malvern, PA
Ours was the best restaurant in town last Saturday evening AND the most fun AND educational…CAlling all foodies! My husband and i hosted 10 guests for Chef Maureen’s
“Demo and Dinner.” Intimately gathered in the kitchen, CHef Maureen included all of our guests in the preparation of a gorgeous, delectable, incredibly flavorful, and above all HEALTHY meal. Her knowledge of the nutritional punch that is packed in various herbs and vegetables and more is so impressive- and seems like her first language. Chef Maureen’s love of her craft is evident in everything from arriving with a huge smile on her face, and delighting in the joy of sharing a meal with your dearest family and friends. Chef Maureen believes that preparing and sharing a meal is the ultimate way of spending time together with your loved ones. And because these people are the most important in your life, she focuses on heart healthy, nutritious choices that will dazzle! To quote Chef Maureen, “I don’t want to feed people, I want to nourish them.” She chooses the freshest, local and seasonal ingredients, she says she feels like a kid in the candy store at a farmers market. We cannot wait to have her back for another “Demo and Dinner” in September and see what she’s got cooking!
Marian A
Garden City, NY
Personal Chef services available – reach out for more information
maureen@plantedkitchens.com or call 970-925-2505