Additional Services

"Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music."
Julia Child

Shadi's is pleased to offer clients many great services above and beyond regular cook dates. The following is a list of these services. Again, if you are interested in having us cook for you in a capacity that is not described below, we would be pleased to discuss that with you further.

Nia/Yoga Dinners
Nia and yoga are two great excercise mediums. Though very different, they are both great ways to not only work out but also to unwind, relax, and get centered. We are delighted to offer Nia or Yoga dinner parties. We will come to your home and prepare you a delicious, energizing meal to be enjoyed after you and your friends have finished a Nia/Yoga workout in the privacy of your own home. We will coordinate with a Nia/Yoga instructor to teach your class as we prepare your dinner.
* Please call to discuss pricing. There is a set price for the Nia/Yoga and the total price will vary with the menu choices.

Cooking Classes
Enjoying and appreciating delicious food is one gift - knowing how to prepare unique meals is another. Ethnically-themed classes are available to you and your friends in your home. You will have the opportunity to choose the ethnicity you are interested in learning about as well as choosing which meal(s) you would like to prepare. We will include a small cultural component to your class to enhance the ambience and will finish the evening with a deliciously unique meal prepared during class.
*Please call to discuss pricing. Most classes range from $45 - $60 depending on the menu and class size.

Private dinners for two
There is nothing like sharing a great meal with your loved one. There is great romantic potential in having that special date at home. We would be happy to prepare that special meal for your special night. Imagine having a gourmet meal cooked for you in your home with all the leftovers you deserve.
Most private dinners cost $75 plus the cost of food.

Themed Dinner Parties
WE LOVE DINNER PARTIES with a THEME!!!! They're a blast! All you need to do is invite your friends and choose the theme and specific menu items. We do the rest. We will come to your home and prepare you and your guests a seriously delicious ethnically themed meal. Tom Yum or Green Chile Stew, you choose! We can even help you decorate.
*Most dinner parties are on a per-person basis and depend on the chosen menu, so please call for pricing.

Learning how to cook Naturally
Unfortunately many Americans are overweight, yet undernourished.  Although many of us find ourselves interested in "natural foods," we may not be quite sure what that means exactly or where to begin. We can show you how to do just that. We will meet with you to get you started on the journey to eating well at home.  This process will include the following steps:
1. Audit of fridgerator and pantry
2.  Mini-lesson on what natural and whole foods are
3. Planning a weekly menu
4. Learning how to make the most of your grocery trip
5.  Cooking two wonderful meals at home
*Please call for pricing. This service is charged either as one lump some or by the hour. Different people require different levels of guidance.