Parker & Thyme Cuisine delivers chef-driven dining tailored to your life. Led by Personal Chef Lizz Parker and based in Encinitas, we serve North County San Diego — Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Delmar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla and surrounding areas — with refined, reliable culinary services for busy professionals, VIPs, athletes, families, and hosts who expect more from their food.
What we do
Private & Personal Chef Services: In-home chef experiences and weekly personal chef programs that bring restaurant-quality meals and seasonal menus to your kitchen.
Intimate Catering & Events: Thoughtfully crafted menus for dinner parties, special occasions, and small events where detail matters.
Athlete & VIP Nutrition: Performance-focused meal plans developed for professional athletes and high-performing clients, balancing flavor with precision.
Meal Prep & Specialty Diets: Sustainable, chef-prepared meal prep for busy weeks, including options for vegan, keto, paleo, low-FODMAP, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other restrictive needs.
Allergy-Safe Cooking: Strict protocols and customized menus for food allergies and sensitivities to ensure safety without sacrificing taste.
Why choose Parker & Thyme Cuisine
Chef-Led, Client-Focused: Personal Chef Lizz Parker combines culinary expertise with attentive service. Every menu is customized to your tastes, schedule, and goals.
Convenience Without Compromise: Save time without giving up quality—meals are prepared, plated, or packaged for your lifestyle and delivered or cooked in your home.
Nutritional Precision: We design meals that support performance, recovery, weight goals, and overall wellness while