How
many people does each entrée serve?
How much freezer space will I need?
How can Make and Take Gourmet save me money?
Will this really save time?
Will my kids like the food?
How is the food packaged?
What do I need to bring?
How do I thaw and cook my meals at home?
What if I want to reserve a session for a private
party?
What if I don’t have
time to attend a session?
What if I can’t make
it to my session?
How and when do I pay for my session?
How often does the menu change?
How long does a session last?
How
can Make and Take Gourmet help my group with fundraising?
May I bring
my kids?
How
many people does each entrée serve?
The larger size entree (6 servings) serves 4-6, depending on appetites. The smaller size entrée (3 servings) serves 2-3.
How much freezer space will I need?
We find that about one shelf of a regular freezer should hold
12 entrées, each designed to serve six. Because your entrées
are already assembled and ready to cook, with no more bulky
bags of ingredients, you may find that you actually gain freezer
space!
How can Make and Take Gourmet save me money?
Because of our buying power, Make and Take Gourmet can substantially
cut your food budget, while still saving you time and energy!
And when you factor in the extensiveness of your grocery list for all
the ingredients of 12 main course meals, the waste of unused ingredients,
and the time to shop, chop and clean up, there is no doubt what a savings
and convenience this really is.
Will this really save time?
Let’s see…the average drive to the grocery store is ten
minutes…the average stop at the grocery store is 45 minutes…the
average time for unloading and putting away the groceries is 15 minutes…the
average time for food preparation is 45 minutes…the average clean-up
time is 15 minutes…and that was just for dinner for one night.
What can you do with an extra two hours each day?
Will my kids like the food?
Make and Take Gourmet entrées are aimed at satisfying a wide
variety of tastes. Our menus are all taste-tested first in
our own homes. Our families and our children give our recipes
thumbs up before we place them on our menus. And the beauty
of custom creating your own meals is that you’ll be able to make sure that each recipe comes out
just the way your family likes it! If you don’t care for a particular ingredient, feel free to leave it out!
How is the food packaged?
Make and Take Gourmet will provide the aluminum pans needed
to bake or broil your entrées. Zip-Loc Bags will be provided
for recipes that will later be cooked as barbecues, in your
crock-pot, or on the stovetop. After assembling your entrée
and choosing the appropriate container, you will then cover
it, (or "zip" it), label it
with easy-to-follow cooking directions and place it in your
cooler or box to be taken home and cooked or frozen for cooking
later.
What do I need to bring?
You’ll need to bring a cooler (or boxes or laundry baskets) to
transport your incredible meals home. You’ll want to wear comfortable
clothing and especially comfortable shoes, but we’ll provide the
aprons and plastic gloves. Make and Take Gourmet will also
provide all the packaging needs for your meals.
How do I thaw and cook my meals at home?
We recommend that you freeze all of your meals if you are not using them right away. When you’re ready to enjoy your fabulous entrée, simply follow the easy directions on the label. Thawing instructions are also included – most entrees will defrost in your refrigerator in 24-36 hours.
What if I want to reserve a session for a private party?
Make and Take Gourmet hosts a wide variety of private functions.
We love to see Bunko groups, baby/bridal showers, girl’s night
out, corporate team building events, couple nights or just
about any gathering. We know how much fun a session can be
with your friends! We will be happy to reserve a session for you and
your friends.
To reserve your private party space, begin by going to the website to choose a date and time from the calendar. Then call us with your request, and we'll go from there. If there is not a convenient time and date on the calendar we’ll be happy to schedule a special session for you. There is no additional charge for reserving your private party plus you can earn free meals. Call the store for details.
What if I don’t have time to attend a session?
We realize how busy you are, so here at Make and Take Gourmet,
we have Personal Chefs who are available to assemble your entrées
for you for a small additional charge. Your entrées will be
assembled and ready for you to pick up at a convenient time.
What if I can’t make it to my session?
We understand that things come up so we’d be happy to
reschedule you for another date or change your order to include
To Go service. Because your food is preordered based on your
session reservation, a two-day notice is required to change
your kitchen date. To change your order to To Go service just
call us up the day of your scheduled session.
How often does the menu change?
Our menu changes monthly. Except for a few “favorites” which
may be repeated as often as every few months, you will have
the opportunity to always try new things. If you really liked
one of the meals and would like to have it repeated, just let
us know and we will do the best we can.
How and when do I pay for my session?
You may pay with your major credit card online or over the
phone when you place your order. Or stop into the kitchen to
pay by check or cash a couple of days before your session.
How long does a session last?
Typical sessions last between 1 1/2 - 2 hours. This all depends
on the number of menu items you’re making and the speed at which
you work. We don’t want you to rush! We want you to enjoy your
time with us. You’ll be surprised how quickly your meals go together.
It will only take 5-10 minutes to make an entire entrée.
How can Make and Take Gourmet help my group with fundraising?
Make and Take Gourmet is a community-based business, focusing
on increasing the quality of life for our customers. To that
end, we look forward to supporting the local teams, churches,
and clubs that support us!
We have a program called “Cooking for Dollars” to help support your group’s fundraising efforts. Contact Make and Take Gourmet to set up an account. Fundraising never tasted so good!
Can I bring my kids?
Age requirements vary at each Make and Take location – call your local store for details.
