What do you need to know about DinnerSmith?   -- If the question or answer isn’t on this page, just call: (973) 763 - 2333 or email us. Q - What does each entree cost? A - Each meal is individually priced according to the ingredients. A DinnerSmith meal will cost an average of between $20 - $25, and most meals are 6 servings, so per serving that's an average of around $3.33 - $4.20,a price few can compete with. Q - Can I really prepare 12 family meals in only one approximately two hour session? A - Yes, we have spent the time experimenting with recipes, ingredients and easy to follow instructions to make this the most efficient meal preparation process around.     We've then done all the shopping, prepared all of the ingredients for you, arranged them conveniently with all the utensils you need close-by, and given clear, easy to follow instructions.     Also, the cooking is done at your own home, giving you freshly cooked meals rather than reheated ones. Q - Our family really likes eight of the meals on the menu, can we double up on the ones we like? A - Sure, just let us know when you book your session how many of each meal you'd like to prepare. Q - A meal that feeds four to six adults is just too much food for my circumstances, is there any way to reduce the quantities? A - Absolutely. Most of our meals can be split and prepared as two smaller meals instead of one large meal. We will provide smaller containers to make cooking these smaller meals more workable. Q - Are the meals 'kid friendly'?   A - Some of our meals are specifically aimed at kids. All meals have been tested on Our own families and friends. You are the one preparing the meal, ultimately you have the ability to leave out any ingredients that any family member does not like. Q - Do I have to prepare 12 meals, and do the meal prices vary if I make more than twelve? A – Six meals is the usual minimum order, but this is reduced to three during our opening period. The business is able to offer excellent value due to the discounts available to us for bulk buying, and our pricing is designed to pass bulk buying savings on to our customers. Q - Can I bring someone to help me make the meals? A - Yes, you can. Let us know if you are bringing your child, so we can be prepared. Q - What will I need to bring? A - A little time and a cooler. Everything else is provided by us and is included in the cost of the meals. Q - I don't have a cooler, can I still use DinnerSmith? A - Yes, if you only have a short trip home, your meals will be as safe as your regular groceries, but you should get them home and into the freezer as soon as possible. Q - I don't have time to assemble my own meals, can you do it for me? A - Yes, we'll assemble your meals for you (according to our original recipes) at the next public session that you'd be able to book into at the time you place your order (i.e. at least 48 hours later). You can pick them up after that session. We charge $4 per menu item to assemble batches of six menu items or less, and $3 per menu item for orders of seven or more menu items. Q - I don't need a batch of meals, I just need one or two. What can you do for me? A – Please call us if you want to stop by and get one fresh meal. We know that sometimes a customer is overwhelmed and cannot plan ahead. We have a selection of 'grab n go' meals available from our freezer. These are already assembled per our original recipes for you to thaw and cook at home. Q - Do you deliver? A – Yes, we can arrange delivery. Q - What foodsafe precautions are taken at DinnerSmith? A – DinnerSmith follows the highest standards of food safety in every aspect of the business. Risks are minimized on every front, including the design of our premises, our equipment and supplier selections, food storage, preparation and handling procedures, and customer education.     We work closely with the Town of Maplewood Health Dept. and adhere closely to Town regulations. We are, as all food establishments, inspected regularly. Q - Our family has food allergies, can we still use DinnerSmith? A – Yes, review the ingredients list for the current menu, and if you have doubts, call or email us. Remember, you have the ability to leave out certain ingredients. Let us know and we can help you work around certain allergies. For instance, our Baked French Toast is perfect when prepared with soy milk.