Do you offer weekly meal prep in Aspen?

Yes. Many clients schedule ongoing weekly or bi-weekly sessions for consistent, healthy meals.

What areas do you service for weekly, bi-weekly, or occasional meal prep?

I service the entire Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen, Snowmass, Old Snowmass, Woody Creek and Basalt.

Can you accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions?

Yes. Every menu is personalized. I am proficient with gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan and many other dietary needs.

What’s included in a cooking session?

Shopping, meal preparation, packaging, labeling, storage instructions, and full kitchen clean-up.

How much food do we get and how long will it last?

Meals aren’t pre-portioned; you choose how much to enjoy at each sitting. The amount depends on your selected menu, and most clients find the food lasts several days.

What if the menu I select doesn’t fill the eight-hour minimum?

I can suggest additional items to maximize value. If your menu exceeds eight hours, you may reduce your selections or pay for the added time.

Do you offer meal prep or leave-behind meals for larger groups?

Yes. I can prep breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for one or multiple days � a perfect alternative to restaurant dining for groups.

Meal Prep by Flourish

Name: Flourish, Food to Thrive On
Address: 210 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO, 81611, US
Telephone: (970) 778-1724
Price range: $$$

Highly personalized, chef-prepared meals—designed for your life.

Flourish offers a highly customized meal-prep service for clients who value exceptional ingredients, from-scratch cooking, and ease at home. Each session is tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and schedule, with every detail handled for you.

How Meal Prep Works

One client. One dedicated cooking day.

Meal prep with Flourish is offered as a private, full-service experience. Each cooking day is focused entirely on one client, allowing for thoughtful planning, careful sourcing, and seamless execution.

Select Your Menu—Begin by visiting the Select Your Menu page and choosing dishes you’d enjoy for the week.

Review & Proposal—We review your selections and follow up by phone or email to discuss your needs. You’ll receive a customized proposal outlining estimated hours and chef’s fees. Note: Food costs are additional and based on the cost of ingredients purchased.

Scheduling & Deposit—Once the proposal is approved and a deposit is received, your session will be scheduled.

Shopping & Cooking—We shop primarily at Whole Foods and boutique markets, prioritizing organic ingredients and sourcing local whenever possible. The day is spent preparing your menu with a focus on quality and thoughtful preparation.

Packaging & Instructions—Meals are carefully packaged, labeled, and provided with clear heating and serving instructions.

I always ask clients to allow me to shop and select what is fresh and seasonal, especially when it comes to fish. I prefer wild over farmed. The secret to great fish is not overcooking it.

Sarah made delicious and nourishing food for us after our baby was born. She is excellent at working with dietary restrictions and still delivering meals that taste amazing. Her food deliveries made all the difference for us.

Sarah Foran(Google)

A Dedicated Cooking Day

Most sessions are a full cooking day, typically around eight hours. A six-hour abbreviated session may be available for lighter needs.

Ingredient & Cooking Philosophy

We are meticulous about sourcing and prioritize organic, high-quality ingredients. Meals are prepared from scratch using grass-fed beef, responsibly sourced poultry, and wild-caught fish.

Sarah and her team are WONDERFUL! Her meals are not only an absolute treat but leave you feeling good afterwards! Sarah worked with us to fine tune our perfect menu and was more than accommodating to meet all the dietary needs of the group. Flourish to Thrive—outstanding in their field and a JOY to work with!!

Katie Thomas(Google)

Let’s Get Started

If this sounds like the kind of customized meal prep you’re looking for—even if you’re not sure where to begin—we’re happy to talk it through and guide you in the process.

Start by filling out contact form or by selecting your menus. Chef Sarah will then send you a proposal and estimate of fees.

You’re also welcome to contact Chef Sarah directly at (970) 778-1724 with any questions.

Asian-inspired dishes lend themselves to a gluten-free vegan preparation. I love working with soba noodles and creating flavorful sauces with ingredients such as miso, lemongrass, lime and ginger.

FAQ

Where do you service?

Roaring Fork Valley, primarily Aspen and Snowmass

Do you offer weekly meal prep?

Yes—weekly or bi-weekly sessions are common. One off sessions also an option. Book a trial session to experience our services.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?

Yes—gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, and more.

What’s included?

Shopping, cooking, packaging, labeling, heating instructions, and clean-up.

How much food do we get?

Meals are not pre-portioned; you decide on portions at each sitting. Most weekly menus last several days.

What if my menu doesn’t fill the eight-hour minimum? Or goes over?

We suggest extra items to fill the 8-hour session. And you can pay for additional hours needed for a longer menu.

Can you prepare meals for a single day for larger groups?

Yes—perfect for enjoying chef-quality dining at home. Ideal for casual events and parties.

Do you offer gift certificates for meal prep services in the Aspen and surrounding area?

Yes, we do and it’s a fantastic gift that people truly appreciate.

Sarah’s food is wonderful! She helped my husband and I get through a busy summer with prepared meals each week that we simply reheat for lunch and dinner. Sarah is very reliable and does a wonderful job!

Christine F./ Marble, CO(Yelp)

I use bison for my meatloaf that is lean and has a subtle sweetness. Shitake and portobello mushrooms, along with spicy BBQ sauce in the mix, make this a very juicy and flavorful crowd pleaser. My apple butter maple mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect pairing for this dish.

Sarah worked with our large family during a recent vacation in Aspen and we were overwhelmed with her delicious gourmet meals! She was flexible and easy to work with and went over and above to prepare several dinners, lunch and breakfast items in our remote home location—highly recommend her!!

C H(Google)

Bruschetta is a chance to showcase local flavors. Smoked trout pate with locally-grown orange beets, grass-fed beef tenderloin with horseradish crème fraiche, and arugula.

Chef Sarah helped our large family recently on a family vacation in Aspen. She exceeded all expectations in quality, flexibility and delivery. She was able to please everyone’s palate. We requested three full dinners for 8 adults and 4 kids, plus lunch and breakfast items. Everything was delicious and over the top. Sarah is very sweet and easy to work with—we would highly recommend her!

Karen H./ Tyler, TX(Yelp)

My favorite berry oat muffins have walnuts and are paleo-friendly with almond flour and coconut flour.

We hired Sarah Mandell to cook and deliver ready-made meals for our group during the week we spent in Snowmass. Sarah’s services were exactly what we were looking for....Sarah was professional and a pleasure to work with. She was mindful of food restrictions and responsive in case we had any questions.

Gisela H./ Key Biscayne, FL(Yelp)

Chocolate chip cookies can be both healthy and tasty. This gluten-free version is full of chocolate chips and made with almond flour. Perfect with a glass of almond milk.

I recommend Sarah’s chef services above all others. Such variety and everything was delicious...especially the bison meatloaf! She also did a wonderful job accommodating a long list of allergies and food sensitivities and did so with gusto. Her love for food and cooking shines through.

Personalized Meal Prep Services in Aspen