Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does The Sequestered Chef offer?
Is The Sequestered Chef safe? Is it safer than other places? Less safe? Help! I don't want to get COVID-19 but I want a great meal.
The CDC says take-out food has a very low risk of spreading COVID-19 and scientist are learning more each day about how the virus spreads. What we can say for sure is that Liz and Alex take COVID-19 very seriously. They get tested regularly, wear masks everywhere, carry hand sanitizer and are strict about social distance. They are those friends who have gone a bit overboard with their safety protocols but are still likable. Alex is the only person preparing your food. He is healthy and testing negative for the virus. Liz is also healthy and testing negative but is not preparing your food. Alex has his CA food handlers license and he’s been a high-end professional chef for 30 years. This is the guy you want making your dinner in the after-times.
Who are your customers?
Of course, at first our customers were our friends and neighbors. Now it’s those same people and their friends and neighbors and so on. We dont have a marketing budget. It’s word of mouth. We love the Melrose area and are thrilled to be here supporting and feeding our community. Join us!
Should I sign up for your newsletter? Newsletters can often be annoying.
We agree, they can be annoying. You will only get our newsletter on Sundays with the freshly minted weekly menu and then one mid-week when we normally send some kind of fun coupon code. Often the coupon code will be a pun or a funny play on words because the Chef likes puns. I know, right.
Do you change your menu weekly? If so, why?
Because it is just you two, do I have to have a long drawn out conversation with one or both of you when I pick up my food? That seems like it could be irritating and/or awkward.
Are you guys a couple because Chef Alex seems like the perfect guy to go through quarantine with?
Yes we are and yes he is.
Did Liz really learn to build this website by watching video tutorials? No other training? Wow, it seems so professional!
Yes, she did. Thanks for asking. It was hard but here we are.
I have heard that free cookies come with every order. Is that true? Because I like cookies.
Yes. It is true. Shhhh—it’s supposed to be nice surprise. We all need a nice surprise right now
Does Chef Alex think the FAQ are kind of out of control and we should wrap it up?
Yes.
Are any dishes vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Each week there is a vegan entree and several vegan/vegetarian sides and salads. If you have any questions about the ingredients, please email us at sequesteredchef@gmail.com.
Now I am home with the food, how long should I heat up each item?
All the food is fully cooked. Reheat to taste.
For any questions, please feel free to email us at sequesteredchef@gmail.com
Chicken
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 30-35 minutes uncovered.
Ribs & Brisket
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 25-30 minutes covered.
Eggplant
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 20-25 minutes uncovered.
Mac-n-Cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 25-30 minutes covered.
Green Beans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 5-10 minutes covered.
Potatoes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 8-10 minutes uncovered.
Carrots
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 8-10 minutes uncovered.
Broccolini
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat for 5-10 minutes covered.