our service
how it works
Vibe Chefs provides recurring weekly personal chef services for people who want nourishing, thoughtfully prepared meals without the time or stress of planning and cooking.
We match you with a dedicated chef who returns on the same scheduled day each week to shop, cook, and package meals customized to your dietary needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Our chefs prioritize high-quality ingredients, focusing on clean, whole foods that bring back the essence of home cooking without the work.
Our service is best described as elevated meal prep- real, practical, health-forward food designed to be enjoyed throughout the week. It’s a smarter alternative to takeout and pre-made meals, built for real life.
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Nutrition Intake
Our service starts with a detailed intake where we'll collect information about your dietary needs, ingredient preferences, and food style. We can prepare any kind of food you need, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or snacks. The type and amount of food can be adjusted however you'd like from week to week.
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Chef Assignment
Clients are assigned their own personal chef who will plan weekly menus and fulfill regular cooking sessions on a set day each week. We'll match you with a chef that fits your food style and dietary needs to ensure you love every bite of every meal.
Meet our team below!
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Easy Nourishment
Each week your chef will prepare a personalized menu, do the grocery shopping, cook, pack, and label your meals, and leave your kitchen sparkling clean. Chefs can also pre-prep your meals and deliver them to your door. You can relax, knowing that planning, shopping, and cooking are off your to-do list.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page for answers to our most commonly asked questions.
our food
special diets are our specialty
Our chefs create meals for a wide range of dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian, Paleo, Keto/low-carb, Whole30, AIP (autoimmune protocol), and postpartum nutrition.
We focus on organic, seasonal ingredients, cooking from scratch, and never using seed oils or highly processed ingredients, so every meal is clean, nourishing, and designed to support your personal health and lifestyle goals.
our clients
feel the love
We're honored to be Nashville's largest and most-trusted personal chef service with over a decade of experience helping superhero moms, touring musicians, professional athletes, and wellness-focused families stay at the top of their game.
Our service gives clients the freedom to live their lives fully, keeping them well-fed and energized to keep up with even the busiest schedules.
our team
feeding people is our love language
Meet April
April Swims, FBCS, CPT
April is a wellness entrepreneur and founder of Vibe Chefs, with a passion for physiology, nutrition science, and feeding people well. She is a Certified Maternal & Infant Nutritionist, Functional Nutrition Lab Practitioner, and Certified Personal Trainer.
April created Vibe Chefs in 2015, on a mission to nourish the bodies (and souls) of the Nashville community through holistic, home-cooked meals. Driven by her belief that foundational nutrition is essential to both physical and mental well-being, April built Vibe Chefs to support others in living their healthiest & happiest lives.
meet the rest of the team
Founder + CEO
leadership
concierge service with care
Stefanie
Client Experience Manager
Stefanie is a singer-songwriter living with her husband in Madison, TN. She has a passion for cooking and spent 2 years as a private chef with Vibe Chefs before moving into her current role.
Favorites: reading, collecting vintage clothes, used book stores, hikes in East Tennessee
Alysia
Client Experience Manager
Alysia “AJ” is a passionate chef who believes everyone deserves not just nourishment, but food that’s genuinely enjoyable. She spent 3.5 years as a private chef with Vibe Chefs before stepping into her current position.
Favorites: painting, fashion, interior decorating, yoga, cooking for family and friends
Aly
Client Services Manager
Aly is a California girl and mom of three, balancing family life while supporting Vibe Chefs’ clients and team. She manages the company’s accounting and administrative needs.
Favorites: her three kids, date nights with her husband, iced coffees, family walks, workouts, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Jess
Chef Operations Lead
Jess has over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, is culinary school trained, and has a background in nutrition. She's had a lifelong passion for cooking, leading, and taking care of others.
Favorites: a kismet friendship, a good read, getting Wordle right in less than 3 guesses, walks in the sun
our chefs
meet the hands that feed you
Our team is fully background checked and ServSafe certified.
We prioritize client relationships, confidentiality, personalized service, and nourishing, high-quality food.
Private Client Chef
Abby
Professional Experience
5 years of restaurant kitchen & private chef experience
Cooking Style
Farm-to-table | Creative | Comforting
Favorite Food
My grandmother’s chicken and dumplings
Things I Love
Gulf Coast beaches, any and all things chocolate, strong coffee
Private Client Chef
Byron
Professional Experience
Over 10 years of restaurant experience, 3 years as a private chef
Cooking Style
Classic | Creative | Farm-to-table
Favorite Food
Oxtails with peas, rice, & cabbage
Things I Love
Morning gym sessions, juices/smoothies, trips to the farmers market
Private Client Chef
Delaney
Professional Experience
5 years as a professional food stylist, 2 years as a private chef
Cooking Style
Balanced | Creative | Nourishing
Favorite Food
Mediterranean Bowls
Things I Love
Sunny days, morning coffee, farmer’s markets, new recipes
Private Client Chef
Greg
Professional Experience
12+ years in professional kitchens, 2 years as a private chef
Cooking Style
Balanced | Nourishing | Comforting
Favorite Food
Asian hot pot
Things I Love
Morning runs at Centennial Park, McKay’s Used Books, traveling with my wife and daughter
Private Client Chef
Hai Anh
Professional Experience
Founder of charitable supper club with 3 years of catering and private chef experience
Cooking Style
Balanced | Comforting | Global
Favorite Food
My mom's phở! And all noodle and soup dishes
Things I Love
Travel, quality time with friends and family, building community, movies
Private Client Chef
Hilary
Professional Experience
23 years in restaurant kitchens, 16 years of menu design and execution
Cooking Style
Balanced | Clean | Creative
Favorite Food
A classic turkey sandwich with a side of chips
Things I Love
My 3 cats, Fennel, Crostini, & Louie, my sister and nieces, iced coffee with cream, concerts
Private Client Chef
Mandy
Professional Experience
Lifelong foodie & home cook, 6 years as a private chef
Cooking Style
Farm-to-table | Nourishing | Balanced
Favorite Food
Summertime homegrown tomato BLT
Things I Love
My dog, farmer's markets, slow mornings, lots of travel
Private Client Chef
Olivia
Professional Experience
Over 10 years working in industry kitchens, 1 year as a private chef
Cooking Style
Clean | Farm-to-table | Comforting
Favorite Food
Sourdough bread with butter
Things I Love
Farmers markets, exploring new places, horses, my dog beans
Private Client Chef
Sonia
Professional Experience
Lifelong foodie & home cook, 10 years as a private chef
Cooking Style
Balanced | Comforting | Nourishing
Favorite Food
Birria tacos
Things I Love
Being a mother, a hot vanilla latte any time of the year, my Christian faith
chef opportunities
come cook with us!
We're always looking for new faces to join our family. Whether you’re a professional chef, or a self-taught foodie who loves to try new recipes, we’d love to hear from you. Our chefs enjoy flexible full and part-time positions. If you're interested in exploring opportunities with Vibe Chefs, please click here to apply.