Our Chef for a Day program is a fun way to make a generous contribution of time, effort and food to families that really appreciate it.

• Get a group of 4-8 people together and call the Ronald McDonald House at 326-0060 to schedule a date and time to prepare a meal.  Dinner is usually served between 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.  If you would like to prepare breakfast, please try to have it ready by 8:00 a.m.

• Decide what you would like to make.  Some suggestions for dinner include pot roast, hamburgers, chicken, pork chops, and Mexican food.  Suggestions for breakfast include eggs, bacon, ham, pancakes, and waffles.  Anything that can be stored and easily heated up is best since some families may be at the hospital during the actual mealtime.

• We ask that the meal be prepared in the RMH kitchen so please arrive in plenty of time to prep all food. RMH has two kitchens you may use, as well as an outdoor grill, pots, pans, and dishes.  If you have a preferred pot or pan, please bring it with you and remember to take it home with you when you leave.  Note that many of our children have a low tolerance to germs and bacteria making it important to use proper hand washing and sanitation of utensils in preparation of the meals.

• Please plan to make enough food for 30-35 people.  However, we suggest you call a day in advance to see how many people are actually in the house at that time, since occupancy varies from day to day.

• We serve the food buffet style on the counter between the playroom and the eating tables so people can help themselves.

• Please do not be disappointed if not many of the families come to your meal.  As mentioned earlier, our guests spend a majority of their time at the hospital, and often return to the House to enjoy your meal.  We post the special events on a House calendar so people do know about the meals.

• The most important part of making dinner is to...HAVE FUN!  We encourage you to stay and eat with the families.  They enjoy your company, and appreciate the fellowship.  And, although it is not mandatory, it is also fun to incorporate themes and decorations.

YUM, YUM, YUM!
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We would like to especially thank all of our Chef for a Day All Stars. All Stars have prepared meals at the House at least eight times in 12 months! Thank you for your generous commitment to our House.

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