Personal Chef Services

Welcome to Urban Apron

Urban Apron is a personalized chef service specifically tailored to meet your preferences and dietary needs. My mission is to provide customized meal solutions for seniors, families, busy professionals, and others in need, enhancing their dining experience with fresh ingredients and flavors they love. I provide services for those who may have difficulty getting around the kitchen, don't feel like cooking, or just want to have someone take care of the shopping, cooking and cleaning.

Hi! I'm Chef Erin. I was born and raised in West Virginia, although I have lived in the Knoxville area for 10 1/2 years. I have a degree in Dietetics, and after working on the clinical side of foodservice I decided to return to culinary school in New York City to follow my passion for cooking. I have worked in the hotel industry, as well as higher education and private school food service over the past 25 years. I love to plan and prepare meals - especially comfort foods - and enjoy seeing smiles on customer's faces when they taste something they really like.

How is Urban Apron different than all the other meal prep services out there? Well, simply put, it's a personal experience. I meet with you one-on-one to discuss your preferences and dietary concerns and build a menu tailored to your tastes. I will shop for fresh ingredients before I come to your home to cook your meals, package and label them for the week, then clean up the mess. All you need to worry about is choosing which meal you want to heat and enjoy each day.

"What People Say"

Anne G.

"I'm elderly and live alone, and don't have a lot of energy. Eating has become a necessity rather than an enjoyable experience. I go to the store and see things that look like they might be good, so I buy them, but end up throwing them in the trash half-eaten because they don't taste good. When it comes to actually getting into the kitchen and cooking for myself, I'm not motivated to do it. There are dishes that I really enjoy, but not enough to spend time and energy cooking when I am the only one to eat them. The advantage of having a chef plan a great menu of things I like, shop for the ingredients, cook it in my home, and package additional meals for the week is a WIN, WIN, WIN! Skipping the wasteful impulse buying - WIN. Skipping the back ache and exertion of making it - WIN. Enjoying a meal that both nourishes and taste good - WIN."

Katie M.

"What an amazing service this is! Chef Erin not only prepares delicious meals, she also saves me so much money at the grocery. Even though she is shopping at my preferred grocery, she is a much more efficient shopper than I seem to be. To be able to come home after working a full day and not have to worry about what I am going to cobble together for dinner, is a huge relief and gift. I come home to delicious meals, a spotless kitchen and all at such an affordable price. As a working woman, I know I am eating healthier and have so much less stress by using Urban Apron. I would recommend this service to anyone - whether you are retired, still actively working; are single or have a family…you will benefit immensely! In addition to the delicious standard menu, Chef Erin has also cooked some of my own favorite recipes. I cannot say enough good things about Urban Apron!"