Alex Darbyshire
Private Chef and Meal Prep Chef
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About
Chef trained in kitchens led by James Beard Award-winning chefs, with independent private chef and meal-prep experience since 2023, and a B.S. in Nutrition and Neuroscience (University of Louisville, completing Winter 2026). Pairs high-level technique and a sourcing-first mindset with an evidence-based understanding of how food affects growing bodies and brains. Calm, organized, discreet, and comfortable working independently inside a family home.
Holds a valid driver's license with a clean record and a current passport, and is ready to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience
Private Chef and Meal Prep Chef at Independent Private Chef and Meal Prep Chef (2023 – Present)
- Plan, source, and prepare custom meals for private clients based on their preferences, schedules, and nutritional goals
- Develop weekly menus and prepare, package, and label fully cooked meals, grab-and-go options, and prepped components for easy reheating
- Handle grocery shopping and ingredient procurement, selecting fresh, seasonal, and high-quality products
- Maintain clean, sanitary kitchens and follow safe food handling, storage, and rotation practices
- Adapt menus to dietary needs, guest counts, and last-minute changes
Chef de Party at Proof on Main (2023 – 2025)
Worked in a professional kitchen led by James Beard Award-winning chefs, executing refined, ingredient-driven cooking to a high standard of consistency and speed.
- Chef de Party, line-prep, sauces, sourcing.
- Practiced strict food safety, sanitation, and organization in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Neuroscience – University of Louisville (2026)
