Welcome to Dinner by Design!

Dinner by Design is a personal chef service located in Reston, Virginia. Owner, Karen Speroni, has enjoyed being a personal chef since 2005.

Fresh and Delicious!

Our mission is to prepare fresh, home-cooked meals that you and your family will love!

Meet Chef Karen

Chef Karen has always been passionate about food and cooking. This passion led her to pursue training with the Culinary Business Academy to become a personal chef. In 2005, Karen’s new career was launched when she founded Dinner by Design. Today, Karen prepares meals for families, small dinner parties, and special events.

A long-time member of the United States Professional Chef Association, Chef Karen is Co-President, DC Chapter.

Client Testimonials

Rachel P.

“Karen began cooking for me in early 2013. Since that time I have always looked forward to having a wonderful meal waiting for me after a long day at the office. I feel Karen cares about me personally and delights in providing healthy, tasty meals. Karen is very flexible and able to incorporate special dietary needs into her food plans. The house smells amazing after a visit from Karen and the kitchen is spotless! She leaves specific instructions for all the meals, so getting dinner on the table is a breeze. I highly recommend Dinner by Design.”

Chris F.

Karen is extremely professional and the meals that she has cooked for me and my wife are delicious. She has provided us with a variety of excellent meals over the past year. The house smells wonderful after she is finished cooking.

Donna W.

In addition to fabulous food and top-notch service, you will find Karen Speroni to be highly professional; yet quickly she will seem like a trusted friend with her warmth and easy-going personality!

Kim J.

5 stars all the way with this company, thank you for working with me on my needs Karen.

Mary S.

Dear Karen, Don and I just love your lasagna! And those little Italian pockets of spinach and chicken you make. Will kill for your Mexican pasta salad and drool over the citrus pork tenderloin!

Jay L.

I’ve eaten your meals and they are all great! The Ciopino and meatloaf are fantastic. And the lentil soup was perfect with all those vegetables! Oh, and we really enjoyed the cranberry bread!

Tyra B.

Thank you Karen. We had the seafood Au Gratin tonight and it was soooo good! It is definitely a keeper!

Harry Z.

Karen was an invaluable part of my cancer recovery team. She slowly and successfully returned me to eating solid foods. We started with soups, broths, and smoothies, including Karen’s delicious chicken and matzah ball soup, working our way up to Karen’s delectable spaghetti chicken parmesan, and brisket. Karen is a professional, intelligent, compassionate woman who excels in her duties as a personal chef.

Colleen L.

Karen is a pleasure and her food is delicious! Everything she has cooked for me has been excellent. Her meatballs with sauce are to die for…I can’t live without them! If you’re considering a personal chef, I highly recommend Karen!