Enter to win a $50.00 PCTG Gift Card! Our chefs are busy in the kitchen preparing & packing our weekly gourmet meals to ship to all our smart, healthy customers... but someone in marketing demanded we give something away! So while you're waiting for Fed-X to deliver the food - be sure to take a few seconds enter our #giveaway on our Facebook page here: http://tinyurl.com/osxyom7 (mobile users) or https://www.facebook.com/personalcheftogo?sk=app_228910107186452 Note: #RVA #MECHANICSVILLE patrons keep... Continue reading

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a popular and excellent tool for assisting you in determining which foods are best to eat or avoid for managing glucose (blood sugar) levels or for weight loss. Think of it as a popularity contest for carbohydrates. Good carbs are more popular, while bad carbs don’t have many friends. The GI is literally a ranking system for carbohydrates on a scale from 0-100, according to how much they raise blood sugar levels after eating. The great thing about our low GI menus is that you do not have to wait until you reach your weight-loss goals to start seeing results. The vast majority of our Autoship subscription members see weight loss results quickly, and have reported being able to reduce blood pressure and diabetes medications. Some have even able to come off of them entirely and are able to maintain healthier weight and a healthier lifestyle with one of our Personal Chef To Go meal plan services. Why wait to see results, when you can begin today? Continue reading

Heat dome, heat wave, heat attack — we don't care what you call it — it is just way too hot! Yes, the heat has wrapped its sticky fingers around us, but food can be a relief as well as a chore in the heat. It's hard to get up the willpower to walk into the kitchen on a hot summer day. Just preheating an oven can feel like you're upping the temperature in the... Continue reading

In the warmer, longer, lazier days of summer, the living may not be easy, but maybe your life probably feels less chaotic. Even adults tend to adopt a "school's out!" attitude in summer. That's why this is a perfect time to improve your health. You'll barely notice the effort with these 5 tips: 1. Relax and breathe. You've been working hard. This is the season to slow the pace a bit and absorb the light... Continue reading

You’ve been exercising and getting outdoors regularly, but now it’s summer — and hot. It’s sometimes even dangerously hot and seemingly too hot to go work out or pursue any activity beyond a dark movie theatre or staying cool indooors. Don’t decide this is the time for a little summer break from fitness or other outdoor activities, experts say, because you may be hurting yourself in the longer term. It’s important to continue moving over... Continue reading

Summer has finally arrived! It’s time to dig out the barbeque grills and deck furniture or even whip out the bikinis and take off for some well-deserved relaxation on the beach, lake or river. For many of us, summer also brings the temptations of ice cream, overdoing the tan and forgetting the summer diet and exercise. We suggest you consider these 5 tips: 1. Stay cool and hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four... Continue reading

Kick off to Summer Savings! Enter code "Summer14" and save 20% off your next order! Stay on track during summer to look and feel your best while saving 10 hours or more a week with no hot kitchen or grill to clean. Enter code Summer14 and save 20% on your next order. Now that's Smart n' Healthy! Expires June 1, 2014 Continue reading

There’s no getting around the fact that if you have a healthy lifestyle or are working to lose weight safely and permanently, you need to eat healthy food and get plenty of exercise. Exercising burns calories and builds muscle, which is essential for increasing your metabolism so that you can burn even more calories and lose more weight. So by dusting off those workout clothes and picking just one of these nine great activities for... Continue reading

Mother’s Day is almost here. The day to celebrate the woman who brought you into the world or to celebrate the woman who gave you children. Or both. Flowers are a lovely gift (in those instances where the recipient gets what you actually ordered) but they’re not always an original or personal gift. You can cook. Mom will appreciate a homemade meal from you, even if you’re not all that good at it. However, if... Continue reading

We are proud to announce the launch of our newly updated and improved web site! Our new website is automated so you’ll no longer have to contact us via phone or e-mail us to update account information or to pause, hold or suspend a delivery again! You can also add, change or modify meal plans, list allergies or dietary restrictions and manage payment options. It is simple and secure and best of all you'll be... Continue reading

Help Personal Chef To Go celebrate a decade of “A Taste of Hanover!” at Bass Pro Shops on Wednesday, April 30th starting at 5:00PM. In 9 years, Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services have raised over $150.000 to help Hanover County residents with disabilities. As a result of this essential support, children and adults with disabilities and their families received scholarships for camp and educational programs, respite care, financial assistance to live independently and... Continue reading

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a popular and excellent tool for assisting you in determining which foods are best to eat or avoid for managing glucose (blood sugar) levels or for weight loss. As a Type 2 Diabetic focused on weight-loss, I refer to the Glycemic Index often. Think of it as a popularity contest for carbohydrates. Good carbs are more popular, while bad carbs don’t have many friends. The GI is literally a ranking... Continue reading

Personal Chef To Opens Retail Space! Photo: JOE MAHONEY Personal Chef to Go owners Gene Castelluccio, and Blair Grossman are opening a retail store in Mechanicsville. "To better serve the company’s local following, the business partners were slated to open the first Personal Chef To Go retail store late last week. Grossman and Castelluccio converted the former Joe’s Inn restaurant building off Mechanicsville Turnpike into a 6,500-square-foot facility that houses the company’s offices, kitchen and... Continue reading

Like many businesses on the East Coast, we are facing infrastructure challenges due to snow storm traveling up the I95 corridor. We remain open to support our customers in a limited capacity. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our staff members, as well as providing the highest level of service to our customers. Local Deliveries All local deliveries scheduled for this evening have been cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow evening. FedEx Deliveries... Continue reading

Healthier eating plans are one of the most effective ways to lose weight. However, like many things in life, there is often quite a bit of misinformation regarding just what healthy food plans actually are. It’s not just a weight loss strategy. It’s a tool that will help you live a more balanced and wholesome lifestyle. How Many Calories Do I Really Need? A low calorie diet plan restricts the calorie count in a person’s... Continue reading

The beginning of a new year marks the beginning of a new set of resolutions, and many people commit to making healthier choices in diet and a new exercise regimen. It's energizing to make a new goal and carry it out, but the reality of busy schedules can set in fast, especially for people who travel regularly for work or who simply take a winter vacation. Hotels, restaurants, and hours spent in planes or cars... Continue reading

One of the things we frequently hear from our newer customers is that their schedules are so busy that often they aren't home in enough time to prepare dinner so zipping through the nearest fast food drive-thru on the way home has to suffice. The burgers, tacos and pizzas may be quick, convenient and cheap, but they’re also laden with things that can defeat your decision to live and eat healthier and smarter. Check out... Continue reading

Are you often tired at the end of a busy and demanding work day? You’re not alone and the good news is that there are some things you can switch up in your daily routine to have more energy throughout the day. Energy-boosting tips Get more sleep. Remove processed foods from your diet—they’re self-proclaimed energy zappers. Drink more water. Be active. Meditate. Try a meal delivery service. The possibilities are endless. Most of these options... Continue reading

This time of year, people all over the world are thinking about their hopes for the new year. Is that you? And if so, have you started setting real, achievable goals for yourself? Whether it’s buying a house for the first time, quitting smoking, running a marathon (or just running a mile), or growing closer to a friend or family member, according to current research, setting goals can make all the difference in making your... Continue reading

Scratching your head about what to serve at your New Year's Eve party? Never fear! To keep the festivities alive and to keep your weight in check, here are some healthier options to serve at your New Year's bash. Here are a couple of holiday recommendations that are delightfully appetizing and surprisingly healthy. Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Mozzarella and Basil Show the holiday spirit of red in your food with this delicious spin on a... Continue reading

Our office and kitchen will close at 6pm, EDT, 12/23 and reopen at 9AM, 12/30 so that our employees can spend Christmas with their families. Orders will be taken online as usual during this time. We will resume regular production and deliveries with our 1-4-14 menu. From all of us here at Personal Chef To Go we wish you true joy and blessings this Holiday Season and good health and prosperity in the coming new... Continue reading

Our office and kitchen will close at 6pm, EDT, 12/23 and reopen at 9AM, 12/30 so that our employees can spend Christmas with their families. Orders will be taken online as usual during this time. We will resume regular deliveries with our 1-4-14 menu. We encourage you to add an extra meal plan to your order from the 12-21-13 menu and put the second order in the freezer for the following week. All second orders... Continue reading

We can all do small acts of kindness for our neighbors, take part in community service, fulfill responsibilities within our local communities or contribute to large-scale humanitarian efforts, in a variety of ways. One of the ways Personal Chef To Go gives back is donating to The Richmond Fisher House. The Richmond Fisher House was a gift to the VA through the generosity of Fisher House Foundation. It serves as a ‘home away from home’... Continue reading

It's that wonderful time of the year where we sit down, enjoy some turkey and take account for all the things we are thankful for is fast approaching. Let us help you start a thankful brainstorm with these 15 things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. We know this list is not exhaustive, so let us know what else you are thankful for in the comments below! 15 Food Some have and overabundance of it,... Continue reading

Tomorrow is the traditional start of the holiday season as well as the day we set aside to give thanks to God for the many blessings we receive. It's also the perfect time to let you know we are thankful for your continued business with Personal Chef To Go. We realize there are many food delivery services in the marketplace and we truly appreciate that you select us for your healthy meal delivery service. So,... Continue reading