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General Questions
What does it cost?
What do I need to do to reserve a spot?
How can I pay for my session?
What if I need to cancel a session?
What if I need to reschedule my session or make a change to my order?
Do you accept food returns?
What do you do in the store to assure food safety?
Food-related issues
What types of food are we going to prepare?
Will my kids like the food?
What are my options if I don't want that much food?
How many people does each dinner serve?
Can Corner Cuisine help me with my Entertaining?
I have some dietary restrictions and/or allergies. Can you help me?
About our Store
What should I wear?
What should I bring?
What do I get?
How long it is going to take me to prepare my 12 meals?
Can someone who doesn't know how to cook use this concept?
Can I host a party at Corner Cuisine?
How many people show up at each session?
Where is the store?
Can I bring a friend to help me assemble my meals?
Can I bring my children?
How can Corner Cuisine save me money?
Is Corner Cuisine a chain?
Once You're Home
What do I actually take home and how is it packaged?
What happens when I get back home?
Will the meals fit in my refrigerator?
What's the easiest way to manage my Corner Cuisine meals?
How long does it take to thaw a Corner Cuisine meal?
Why do you have temperatures on some of the cooking instructions?
ANSWERS
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What does it cost?
Costs can vary, but you can expect to pay about $220 for 12 entrees. That is equal to approximately $18 per entrée, or about $3 per serving. [back]
What do I need to do to reserve a spot?
Use our convenient website to place your order today! Orders can also be placed by calling or visiting our store. [back]
How can I pay for my session?
We accept credit cards, cash, or check. Payment is due 4 days prior to your session. [back]
What if I need to cancel a session?
If you can't make a session for any reason we recommend the following options:
1) Use our convenient website to reschedule to a different session with the same menu options.
2) Change the order to a "pickup order" and get your menu items pre-assembled by our staff during the next "pickup session". An additional $30 assembly fee will be applied to your order.
3) Cancel the order. If you cancel 4 or more days in advance, you will receive a complete refund of your money. If you session is less than 4 days away, you will be refunded your total order amount minus a cancellation fee of $35. [back]
What if I need to reschedule my session or make a change to my order?
If you need to make any changes to your reservation or order, please do so by logging on to our website and updating your order. If you have any questions please call the store. [back]
Do you accept food returns?
Sorry, but due to health and safety reasons, we cannot accept product returns of any kind. If you have any issues with one of our meals or any questions about our refund/return policy, please call the store. [back]
What do you do in the store to assure food safety?
The food assembly area strictly follows the Fairfax County Health Department rules. All customers are trained in basic food safety, gloves are available to all customers, and all cooking instructions comply with FDA food safety guidelines. [back]
What types of food are we going to prepare?
Menus change monthly but typical offerings include poultry, pasta, beef, pork, seafood/fish, and vegetarian options. Dinners are prepared by baking in the oven, on the stovetop, or grilling. Low fat and low carbohydrate options are generally also available. Click here to view this month's menu. [back]
Will my kids like the food?
Our dinners are designed to satisfy a wide variety of tastes. The beauty of custom creating your own meals is that you can customize each meal any way you like. Kids don't like onions, leave them out, prefer extra sauce, take extra... you assemble it the way your family likes it! [back]
What are my options if I don't want that much food?
Some of our customers come with a friend and split the meals, or take all 12 and give some away. This is a great option for elderly parents, for children living on their own, or for college kids in need of a home-cooked meal! [back]
How many people does each dinner serve?
Our meals will feed 6 people (or four, if you have adults with large appetites or teenage children). If this is too much food for you, we always have 1/2 size containers available at our store so you can easily split your meals into smaller portions. [back]
Can Corner Cuisine help me with my Entertaining?
Yes! Order several meals of the same type and serve to your guests. You will have a low stress entertaining experience and your guests will love the food. Call the store for suggestions. [back]
I have some dietary restrictions and/or allergies. Can you help me?
Absolutely! Please ask us to see a complete list of ingredients in advance to help you select your 12 entrees. If somebody you will be serving food to is allergic to an ingredient, please choose another dish in the menu since we cannot be held responsible for allergic reactions.[back]
What should I wear?
Corner Cuisine is a fun and casual kitchen environment. Informal dress is highly encouraged and recommended. Leave the heels at home! If you have long hair, please bring something to pull it back with. [back]
What should I bring?
The only thing you will need to bring is a standard-sized cooler or laundry basket to carry all your delicious meals home. If you'll be driving more than 20 minutes away, we strongly recommend that you pack your cooler with ice to keep the meals cold. [back]
What do I get?
When you leave our store, you will have 8 or 12 labeled entrees that feed at least 4 people and a freezer checklist to help you keep track of your meals. [back]
How long it is going to take me to prepare my 12 meals?
Approximately 2 hours, but it all depends on how much chatting you do while you assemble your food. On your return visit, you will be more familiar with the facility and you will reduce your preparation time substantially.[back]
Can someone who doesn't know how to cook use this concept?
Yes! If you can read English and follow simple instructions you will adore Corner Cuisine. [back]
Can I host a party at Corner Cuisine?
Yes! Turn your Corner Cuisine session into a private event. Reserve a session for 10-12 people and create a unique and productive get-together. We offer benefits to both the organizer and attendees. Email us about a Private Party. [back]
How many people show up at each session?
Each session can accommodate up to 12 customers. [back]
Where is the store?
Corner Cuisine is located at the new Lorton Town Center. Click here for directions.[back]
Can I bring a friend to help me assemble my meals?
Yes! Please let us know in advance since for crowd control purposes, we may have to limit the number of customers who bring a friend to a first come-first served basis. [back]
Can I bring my children?
For our regular session children must be 14 or older to attend, and we ask that you only bring one child with you. For health reasons, children 13 or younger are not allowed in the food preparation/assembly area. [back]
How can Corner Cuisine save me money?
Because of our buying power and vendor relationships, Corner Cuisine is able to create menu selections at excellent prices for your family. [back]
Is Corner Cuisine a chain?
No. Corner Cuisine is an independent business designed and developed by Lorton residents. Every aspect of the business has been designed with busy Northern Virginia families in mind. [back]
What do I actually take home and how is it packaged?
You will take home 12 large meals in either plastic bags or aluminum foil pans. Each package is labeled with the cooking instructions. [back]
What happens when I get back home?
After a session, you will take home 8 or 12 meals ready to be frozen. Then all you have to do is thaw the food, cook and serve throughout the month. We provide easy instructions. [back]
Will the meals fit in my refrigerator?
12 full-size entrees will fit in a standard refrigerator/freezer with room left over for your basic necessities. It's a tight fit but worth the reward! [back]
What's the easiest way to manage my Corner Cuisine meals?
We recommend you always keep 1-2 Corner Cuisine meals in the refrigerator, ready to be cooked at a moment's notice. When you use one replace it with one from the freezer. Make sure you use your meals within 72 hours of defrosting. [back]
How long does it take to thaw a Corner Cuisine meal?
We suggest placing the meals in the refrigerator to thaw one to two days before they are needed. DO NOT THAW ANY FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. This can easily cause foodborne illness and it is very dangerous. To thaw quickly, you may place the aluminum pans or ziploc bags in cold (not hot or warm) water for a maximum period of 2 hours. If food is not defrosted completely, you will need to increase the cooking times until the meal reaches the required internal temperature. [back]
Why do you have temperatures on some of the cooking instructions?
The minimum temperatures on some cooking instructions are based on food safety regulations. They should be used in conjunction with a meat thermometer to ensure your food is cooked to a safe temperature. [back]
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