# Ember Custom Foods - Full Business Reference

> Chef-prepared weekly meal prep in Anchorage, Alaska. Certified Executive Chef
> Clayton Jones cooks a rotating, globally inspired menu each week - with a full
> vegetarian version of every dish. Order online during the week, pay by card,
> pick up Saturday. Fresh never frozen. No delivery, no subscription, no minimum.

Website: https://www.embercustomfoods.com
Phone: (907) 229-1516
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ember_customfoods/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/akpersonalchef

## How it works

1. Chef Clayton publishes a new menu each week (about five dishes, each with a
   vegetarian version).
2. Customers order online during the week and pay by credit or debit card
   (Stripe Checkout). Order cutoff is Friday at 5:00 PM Alaska time.
3. Pickup is every Saturday, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM in Anchorage. The exact pickup
   address is shared when you place your order.
4. Meals are heat-and-eat: refrigerate 5-7 days or freeze 2-3 months.
   Microwave 2-3 minutes or oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

## The chef

Clayton Jones - Founder & Head Chef. Culinary Institute graduate, Certified
Executive Chef, 10+ years in Alaska's culinary scene. Globally inspired,
scratch-made cooking built on Alaska's local meats and produce. Founded Ember
Custom Foods in 2020.

## Example weekly menus (July 2026)

Week of July 6: Strawberry rhubarb French toast w/ cheesy eggs, sausage & maple
butter; Pasta bolognese w/ fresh pappardelle, Alaskan basil & pecorino; Kung Pao
chicken w/ scallion fried rice & AK cabbage; Chimichurri steak salad w/ farro,
arugula, beets & feta; Buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potato w/ celery pico &
blue cheese.

Week of July 11: Bacon cheddar broccoli frittata w/ AK potato hash; Five cheese
lasagna w/ Italian sausage & Palmer spinach; Tikka masala w/ cardamom rice &
roast garlic naan; Meatloaf w/ AK Grown mashed potato & mushroom gravy; Alder
smoked pork tenderloin w/ gratin potatoes.

Week of July 18: Carrot cake waffles w/ buttermilk syrup; Meatball marinara w/
roast garlic polenta & farmers market kale; Five spice chicken lo mein w/ AK
cabbage; Guajillo chili chicken enchilada bowl w/ elote salad; Chipotle honey
BBQ pork ribs w/ baked mac & cheese.

Week of July 25: Biscuits & gravy w/ AK potato hash & local herbs; Braised beef
pot roast w/ garlic mashed potato; Carnitas w/ refried beans & cilantro rice;
Jerked chicken w/ farro salad & pineapple salsa; Moroccan chicken stew w/
preserved lemon & AK barley cous cous.

Every week includes a full vegetarian menu (e.g. lentil bolognese, Kung Pao
tofu, root vegetable curry, jerked cauliflower).

## Dietary options

- High-Protein: 40g+ protein per meal, 500-800 calories
- Vegetarian: a complete vegetarian version of every dish, every week
- Vegan: plant-based with complete protein profiles
- Gluten-free-friendly preparation; dairy-free, low-carb, and common allergies
  (gluten, dairy, nuts) accommodated - note them when ordering

## Pricing

- $10-$28 per meal depending on protein and portion size
- Standard and XL portion sizes
- No minimum order, no subscription, no contract
- Pay online by credit/debit card when ordering

## Sourcing

Six named Alaska suppliers: Anchorage Farmers Market (seasonal produce), Alaska
Grown Roots & Grains (potatoes, grains, root vegetables), Alaska Range Meats
(beef, pork, poultry), Matanuska Creamery (dairy), Fire Island Artisan Bread,
and Alaska Made Specialty Foods (sauces, preserves). Ingredients travel miles,
not thousands.

## FAQ

Q: How do I place an order?
A: Use the order form on the website or call (907) 229-1516. Order details and
pickup instructions are emailed after you order.

Q: When is the order cutoff?
A: Friday at 5:00 PM for Saturday pickup.

Q: When and where is pickup?
A: Every Saturday, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM in Anchorage. The exact address is
provided when you place your order.

Q: Do you deliver?
A: No - pickup only, for freshness and the best pricing.

Q: Is there a minimum order or subscription?
A: No minimum, no subscription, no contract. Order any week you want.

Q: Is the food fresh or frozen?
A: Fresh never frozen. All meals are chef-prepared each week.

Q: How long do meals keep?
A: 5-7 days refrigerated or 2-3 months frozen. BPA-free, microwave- and
freezer-safe containers.

Q: How much do meals cost?
A: $10-$28 per meal depending on the protein and portion size.

Q: Who prepares the food?
A: Chef Clayton Jones - Culinary Institute graduate, Certified Executive Chef,
10+ years in Alaska's culinary scene.