Elevated Culinary Living.

Private Chef, Weekly Meal Prep, Catering, and Curated Dinning in Island Lake, IL.

Our Movement

Making eating good, easy.

Good Shayste was built on a simple belief: food should do more than fill a plate. It should bring people together, fuel the life you’re living, and still taste like something you’re genuinely excited to eat.
My approach has been shaped by years around food, fitness, and hospitality, along with experiences beyond my own kitchen, including time cooking and learning in Abruzzo, Italy. That perspective still influences everything I create today: real ingredients, thoughtful preparation, bold flavor, and food made with intention.
From weekly meal prep to intimate private dinners and celebrations around the table, Good Shayste is about making really good food part of real life.


This isn’t just food. It’s a culinary lifestyle. It's an experience. It's the Good Shayste life.

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What We Offer

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Weekly Meal Prep

Fresh Meals, Every Week

Seasonal, chef-crafted dishes that are ready to heat and enjoy.

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Catering & Private Dining

Celebrations, Memories

Custom menus for private dinners, events, and beyond.

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The Journal

Recipes, Stories & Finds

Chef's recipes, seasonal sourcing notes, and curated kitchen goods.

"Very professional, great prices, and most importantly SUCH DELICIOUS MEALS!"

— Shauna M.

I've had a great experience with Good Shayste! The food is always full of flavor, and it's clear that a lot of care goes into every meal. You can taste the passion she has for her food and her people.

— Jeff K.

Can’t recommend Chef Shay enough for all your personal chef needs! Her food is absolutely amazing, and you can taste the love and passion she puts into every dish.

— Kelly P.