My love of cooking started when I was a child, helping my mother cook our family’s recipes from scratch. From a young age I learned the benefits of using only the freshest of ingredients.  For me, a good meal is close to the home and the heart. The satisfaction of picking something fresh from the garden and creating a meal was and still is, immeasurable. Since then I have shared my passion for food by entertaining friends and family at every opportunity; and the passion grew.

For most of my adult life I have spent almost all of my free time testing recipes, studying culinary techniques, shopping gourmet food stores and local farmers markets and reading cookbooks and food magazines. My hobby has become an obsession.  After owning and operating my own restaurant in Chicago, it’s with great joy that I have decided to take the leap again and do what I love!!  I am proud to present MRS Gourmet Chef.

The intent of MRS Gourmet Chef is to provide my customers a little more time in their day. Our busy lives often take us away from relaxing and enjoying dinner with the people we love, or eating wholesome foods altogether. My mission is to provide delicious, healthy, comforting meals to busy people. “As your Personal Chef, it is my joy to craft gourmet entrees in your home.” - Chef Michelle Strom

About Chef Michelle Strom

"I hired Michelle because I feel that healthy, wholesome food should be provided for my family at mealtimes.  The stress of shopping and preparing meals after hours of carpooling, homework, and my own responsibilities was turning dinner into a less-than relaxing time for me."

Jackie - Cary

MRS Gourmet Chef is a proud member of The American Personal & Private Chef Association and is ServSafe (safe food handling) Certified. 

MRS Gourmet Chef is licensed and insured.

"As a busy attorney, it's very hard to find time to cook meals for myself and my family.  Michelle has been a godsend to us. We come home to delicious, fresh cooked meals that are customized to my family's preferences. It's much healthier and cheaper than going out to eat, and we enjoy knowing that we are helping support local farmers using organic produce.  Add to that what a super nice person Michelle is, and you will definitely want to try her service!"

Jennifer - Raleigh