Services
Marlee's Fresco offers in-home meal prep, postpartum kitchen support, and intimate catering along the Connecticut shoreline. Each service is designed to bring ease and intention into your home through thoughtful, seasonal cooking.
Personal Chef
Catering & Gatherings
Designed for those who want to feel supported throughout the week. This service brings the full chef experience into your home as a weekly meal prep service.
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Menus are fully customized based on your preferences, dietary needs, and lifestyle. Each week begins with intentional planning, followed by grocery sourcing and in-home preparation—leaving your meals ready to enjoy with clear reheat or serving instructions, and your kitchen clean.
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Whether you’re feeding a busy household or simply looking to simplify your routine, the experience is designed to feel seamless, nourishing, and quietly elevated.
What's Included:
• Customized weekly menu planning
• Grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
• In-home meal preparation
• Meals packaged and ready to enjoy
• Kitchen cleaned before departure
Created for intimate dinners and relaxed gatherings, this service allows you to host with ease while every detail is thoughtfully handled behind the scenes.
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Each menu is tailored to the occasion, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, balanced flavors, and natural presentation. Whether it’s a small dinner party, family celebration, or special evening at home, the goal is to create an experience that feels both effortless and memorable.
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From preparation to execution, everything is designed to flow smoothly—so you can be fully present with your guests.
Ideal For:
• Dinner parties
• Small celebrations
• Family-style gatherings
• Holiday meals
• Special occasions at home
How It Works
We connect so I can understand your vision, preferences and dietary needs. I plan your menu.
High quality ingredients are sourced.
Meals are prepared in your home.
Your kitchen is left clean, and your week is set.
Pricing
Services are offered at an hourly rate, plus the cost of groceries.
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Most weekly clients book approximately 3 hours per session. Custom quotes are given based on your needs.
Postpartum Kitchen Stock $975
A signature offering designed to make the early weeks at home softer, calmer, and more supported. Best for the first 40 days.
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The service provides a fully stocked kitchen- filled with nourishing, ready-to-enjoy meals, snacks, and staples to support recovery, energy, and ease during the postpartum period.
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Everything is prepared from scratch using nutrient-dense ingredients, so you can settle in, conserve your energy, and focus on your new baby and the rhythm of your home.
What's Included:
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Fridge stocked with prepared meals and components​.
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Freezer filled with reheat-ready dishes
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Pantry stocked with wholesome snacks and essentials
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breakfast items and light, grab and go options
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Prepared in your home and organized for effortless use.
Signature Menu Includes:
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Slow simmered bone broth & healing soups
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Braised proteins/simply prepared mains
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Seasonal roasted vegetables & grain sides
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Breakfast items (baked oatmeal, egg bites)
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Energy bites & nutrient dense snacks
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Fresh dressings, sauces, and simple additions
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Healthy baked goods
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Thoughtfully balanced to be comforting, restorative, and easy to enjoy throughout the day.
Second Visit Stock $400
A follow up visit to restock meals and staples.