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10 Unexpectedly Awesome Ways to Use Your Tiny Spoon Chef This Summer

May 01, 2025

Summer is for sunshine, spontaneous get-togethers, beach days, and, let’s be honest, trying not to live in your kitchen. Luckily, that’s where we come in!

Your Tiny Spoon Chef isn’t just your weeknight dinner lifesaver—they’re your summer sidekick! Whether you’re hosting, road-tripping, or just trying to feed your people something besides popsicles and chips, here are 10 ways to make the most of your personal chef this season.🍉

1. Prepping Road Trip Snacks That Aren’t Sad Granola Bars 🚗

Fuel your adventure with more than gas station trail mix. Your chef can prep perfectly portioned, car-friendly snacks like veggie hummus jars, protein-packed wraps, fresh fruit skewers, or homemade granola bites. Bonus: they actually taste good at mile 238.


2. Planning & Prepping for Backyard BBQs (Without the Grill Panic) 🍔Image_20240819_153900_915

Whether you’re team ribs or veggie skewers, your chef can plan, shop, and prep your summer cookout spread, so all you have to do is fire up the grill (or pass someone else the tongs). We’ll even handle the sauces and sides.

 

3. Beach Day Snacks That Survive the Cooler 🏖

Don’t hit the sand without a sun-safe snack plan. Your chef can pack easy, durable options like chilled noodle bowls, fruit + cheese bites, or Mediterranean wraps that hold up between SPF breaks and salty swims.

 

4. Graduation Party Grazing Boards & Buffets 🎓

Your grad deserves more than a deli tray. Let your chef create a seasonal, celebratory menu with flair. Think caprese skewers, gourmet sliders, summer pasta salads, and desserts that won't melt after 30 minutes outside.

 

5. Hosting Out-of-Town Guests Without Losing Your Mind 🛬DSC03181

You handle the air mattress, we’ll handle the meals. Whether it’s your in-laws, college besties, or summer exchange students, your chef can keep your fridge full and your stress level low.

 

6. Picnic-Ready Lunches with Major Main Character Energy 🧺

From romantic park dates to playdates with your kids, your chef can prep charming picnic meals complete with finger foods, sparkling water pairings, and eco-friendly utensils so you’re snack-stylish on the go.

 

7. Seamless Weekend Dinner Gatherings 🍷DSC03039

Dinner parties shouldn’t take all day to prep for (or clean up after). Your Tiny Spoon Chef can create a guest-worthy menu, prep it in your home, and leave you with simple finishing instructions—so you can actually enjoy your guests and your wine.

 

8. Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Fueling 🎉

Scottsdale? Nashville? Miami? A house rental with a hot tub? No matter your party plans, your chef can stock the fridge with recovery-friendly meals, pre-party apps, or even cook for the whole group. (Mimosas not included—but highly encouraged.)

 

9. Smoothie + Breakfast Packs to Start the Day Right 🥤Image_20250417_151237_451

For busy mornings or post-sunrise hikes, your chef can prep smoothie packs, overnight oats, chia puddings, or pre-batched breakfast burritos for easy grab-and-go.

 

10. Meal Prep That Adapts to Your Wild Summer Schedule ☀️

Summer = spontaneous plans. Your chef can adjust your weekly meal plan to be fridge-friendly, kid-proof, and travel-flexible. Say goodbye to "what's for dinner?" meltdowns.

 

Ready to Make Summer a Whole Lot Tastier?

Let your Tiny Spoon Chef be your summer MVP. We’ll cook, prep, and plan—so you can soak up the season (instead of scrubbing a cutting board for the third time in a day).

📅 Book your consult now and let’s chat summer menus, snack dreams, and that BBQ playlist you’ve been curating since March.