Plans & Pricing

Drive By Gourmet is a weekly, private-pay meal service for families caring for aging or ill loved ones at home. Meals are personally delivered, with time set aside to check in — not just drop off food.



Clear plans. Predictable pricing. Ongoing care.

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Every weekly plan includes:

Personal delivery by Richard

A minimum 30-minute visit upon delivery (if requested)

Detailed reheating and preparation instructions

Controlled portion sizes

Careful attention to seasonings and allergies

Thoughtful selection of oils and ingredients

Direct recipe adjustments if something isn’t working

Feedback shared with caregivers when appropriate

Weekly Care Menu

Structured. Predictable. Most popular.

Who it’s for:

Families who want steady, health-conscious meals without highly complex dietary restrictions.

Menu Structure:

  • Set weekly menu
  • Choice between 2 entrée options
  • Includes starch, vegetable, soup, and salad

Weekly Pricing (Service Fee):

Meals per Week Weekly Service Fee
3 meals $120
4 meals $140
5 meals $160
7 meals $180

Groceries billed separately.

Tailored Health & Faith Plan

More attention. More customization.

Who it’s for:

Families with specific dietary needs, chewing/swallowing considerations, or religious food practices.

Includes everything in the Weekly Care Menu, plus:

  • Adjustments for dietary restrictions
  • Texture modifications for chewing or swallowing difficulty
  • Faith-aware meal cycles (Lenten, plant-based periods, etc.)
  • Greater ingredient oversight

Weekly Pricing (Service Fee):

Meals per Week Weekly Service Fee
3 meals $140
4 meals $160
5 meals $180
7 meals $200

Groceries billed separately.

Private Chef / Personal Menu Plan

Full personalization. Limited availability.

Who it’s for:

Households who want a dedicated, fully customized menu experience.

What makes it different:

  • No set weekly menu
  • Client-selected meals (within reason and ingredient availability)
  • Weekly consultation with Richard
  • Highest level of personalization

Weekly Pricing (Service Fee):

Meals per Week Weekly Service Fee
3 meals $300
4 meals $320
5 meals $340
7 meals $360

Groceries billed separately.

Consistent scheduling allows for better menu planning, better ingredient sourcing, and stable pricing.

How Billing Works

Weekly service fee (based on your package + meal count)

Grocery costs billed separately

One monthly invoice

Private-pay only

Subscriptions & Skip Weeks

Weekly subscription required

Minimum 3 meals per week

Two weeks’ notice required to skip a week

Designed for ongoing care, not rotating on/off scheduling

Your place in the schedule remains reserved

Which Package is right for you?

Choose Package 1 if:

  • You want balanced weekly meals
  • No highly complex restrictions

Choose Package 2 if:

  • Dietary restrictions or swallowing concerns exist
  • Religious food cycles matter
  • You want higher oversight

Choose Package 3 if:

  • You want menu control
  • You value maximum personalization
  • Budget is secondary to experience

Ready to see what this would cost for your family?

Schedule a Care Menu Consultation to review your loved one’s needs, confirm your weekly service fee, and discuss grocery expectations.

Request a Care Menu Consultation