I'm tempted to see a provider for the first time, but a personality match is important to me. I'm wondering if a request for a 1/2 hr lunch only meet would freak a provider out (regular fee of course). Do you (providers) often get requests for non sexual meets? Also, as a newb, I'd limit the odds of any LE entanglements this way. My profession would be in danger if I were ever busted. no, I'm not a priest ;P. She is well reviewed and been posting on CL/BP for >3 yrs. Also, I'm hard to verify as I'm self employed at the moment. Thoughts?

It is not unusual to get a request for lunch or drinks before moving to the room. It gives you both a little time to get to know each other and get comfortable. Sounds like you are aware that you will be expected to pay for that time as well. You're on the right track, you have done your homework, she has good reviews, now make the initial contact, introduce yourself, tell her when and for how long you would like an appointment and let her take iit from there.
And Have a great time!

especially if you eat at the Y.

The provider may have a reduced rate for meal time, but that is her call.

And do have a special donation for that time.  However, its with the understanding that an appointment follows.  If you are looking to see if "you click" and there is the potential that the provider will leave after the half hour lunch, I suspect she may not wish to join you.

After all, she has spent an hour showering and primping for your appointment.  She has driven anywhere from a half hour to an hour or more to meet you.  The normal donation for a half hour lunch (especially if she does not offer half hour appointments) does not cover her time.

I almost always take the ladies to dinner first, for every appointment, paying full rate. Some accuse me of idiocy for this, but so be it. I feel like a loser if I don't take a lady to dinner before taking her to bed!