I discovered Vita Kitchen on Instagram while searching for a particular style of food for myself and my board of directors. At first, I wasn't sure if they could cater for us, as I knew them primarily as a meal delivery service--but I decided to shoot my shot. I'm so glad I did! From the start, the team was collaborative and attentive. I shared a few details about my breakfast and lunch preferences, and together we built a menu that incorporated personalized elements for our guests, while leaning on their expertise and creativity. The result was absolutely beautiful. Chia pudding with apple butter, almond butter, raisins & almonds Seasonal frittata with arugula salad dressed with citrus vinaigrette Seasonal fruit platter Boxed Lunch Salad: Mixed greens salad with sous vide chicken OR smoked trout, soft boiled eggs, celery, radish, dill, sunflower seeds & lemon poppyseed dressing Miso brown butter chocolate chip cookies Herb focaccia Fresh squeezed orange juice Local coffee with milk & sugar Sparkling water Everything was thoughtfully sourced, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. It was such a joy working with this team, and without a doubt, I will use them again for future events! read more

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Vita Kitchen's wonderful family meal service has truly been a lifesaver for us! We were looking for help with meals, as it was very difficult planning dishes and cooking while caring for our newborn. Vita Kitchen's prepared meals provided exactly the right level of nutrition, deliciousness, and convenience. Chef Bekins's weekly menus have an amazing variety of cooking styles from around the world. We tried dishes that we would never have even thought to check out on our own! And the chef and her team worked with us on pescatarian and vegetarian options to suit our family. Each meal comes mostly prepared, leaving the final, easy warming steps to us, usually by just popping Pyrex glass containers with the dish into the oven. Receiving healthy, delicious food every week with minimal prep work has made our day to day so much better. Chef Bekins clearly puts lots of thought and care into her dishes. All of her team, including Chandler, her delivery folks, and everyone else have been very friendly, kind, and helpful. We also really appreciate their commitment to zero waste and compostable packaging. HIGHLY recommend. read more

After learning about Vita Kitchen on Berkeley parents Network, we turned to them in anticipation for the arrival of a new family member and are so happy to have found this service! We did a week trial before signing on and every meal has been delicious. My entire family (two kiddos 13 and 5 and husband) have enjoyed every meal and appreciate the variety, deliciousness, and wholesomeness of the food. The whole Vita Kitchen team we've interacted with has been phenomenal - from Elyse to Chandler and even their delivery driver who always has a smile, we've had nothing but a great experience. I also appreciate that it has brought our eating out essentially down to zero and that the company also prioritizes minimal waste. Every item is packaged in either glass containers or a few small items are packaged in 100% compostable material. Highly recommend this company! read more

We tried this service after my daughter was born and loved it! Really great food. My mom was visiting and every dish she ate she would say, 'this one is my favorite'. Very healthy and easy to reheat in a way that didn't make it taste like it had been reheated (even the fish!). Would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for help with weekly meals! Oh and great service too - very easy to communicate with. read more

I can't say enough good things about Vita Kitchen. We've been clients of their meal delivery service for 2+ years and recently also hired them for a catered event. The dishes are a perfect balance of delicious, healthy, and varied - we never get bored and always feel excited for our meal delivery. Sustainability is a core value in our house so we feel grateful that Vita uses reusable containers. I recommend Vita Kitchen to busy people/ families that want nutritious, top-quality meal options from a capable, friendly team. We tried other meal delivery/ chef/ catering services before Vita and they pale in comparison. read more

I've tried it all. Personal chefs, meal deliveries, pre cooked, pre Chopped. You name it. We went on a three month "test every service" out there when I was pregnant as preparation for the intense newborn stage. Elyse took them by a mile. We knew we found the perfect service after just one dish. The food is fresh, locally made, interesting and you genuinely look forward to the menus every week. Vita kitchen was a HUGE part of our postpartum support system I can not recommend her service enough. Fantastic! read more

I've been getting prepared food delivered weekly. The menu is varied, inventive, and delicious. I'm eating healthier and stressing out less about getting food on the table for me and my family. Elyse, Chandler, and Jason have all been a pleasure. It also feels great to have the food delivered in eco-friendly containers - our garbage and recycling bins are less full as a result. read more

This is a great meal service! The food is delicious, super healthy and they offer great variety. Customer service is also excellent. If you have tried all the major services (Blue Apron, etc) you will really appreciate how much easier and healthier Vita is. read more

We've tried so many services - from meal kits to fully prepped meal services. Vita is the only one that replaces home cooked meals. Quality (mostly organic) & freshness of ingredients, super healthy (don't use corn/canola oil), and tastiness! We love to cook, but our busy lives don't afford us that right now. Gives us time back to spend together. Vita nourishes us from belly to heart! read more

Elyse and all at Vita Kitchen create delicious, healthy, personalized meals with great attention and love. We turned to Vita Kitchen when I was healing from surgery. I'm the cook in the family and we needed help. The delicious meals, carefully delivered each week delighted out taste buds and boosted my immune system. These meals are not only seasonal plant-based focused but are also umami packed with flavor and variety. If you are lucky enough to receive this crafted cooking, you will feel preciously cared for. In my mind, this is the most special and right choice for healthy and delicious food delivery. Thank you, Elyse and team. I will recommend you to everyone in need of amazing sustenance. read more

Vita Kitchen is a perfect example of a food delivery service that not only brightens up your day with nourishing and nutritious meals but it is the highest quality of food you can find in the bay area. Chef Elyse pays attention to detail and quality, her expertise will leave your mouth watering for more dishes. I would highly recommend this service if you are passionate about local, high-quality ingredients that leave you energized while being brilliantly creative. read more

Elyse is an amazing cook. She uses healthy, local and natural ingredients. She brings a great, friendly and competent team with her. We have been turning to her for years for our private events and she never lets us down. Thank you Elyse for being such a reliable and steady source of healthy and delicious food! read more

Elyse and Vita Kitchen are amazing! Our whole family loves every meal, we're eating healthier than we ever have and it's been delicious the whole time. Even our 2.5yr old is trying everything and can't wait for the next week's meals. Very thankful for Elyse and her team! read more

My family loves Vita Kitchen! It feels like homemade food cooked with love by a family member who also happens to be an excellent chef. It's fresh, wholesome, delicious and so easy. Elyse is super thoughtful about the meals and always ensures that they are something that will taste suburb when reheated quickly in the oven or on the stove. read more

Beautiful, healthy, delicious meals. Every week I'm blown away with what Elyse and her team are able to pull off. The meals are incredibly thoughtful. Unlike most delivery services, it really is as simple as heating up the food. Since I'm terrible in the kitchen, it helps that there are even heating instructions on the Tupperware! Speaking of Tupperware, everything is given to you in glass Tupperware. I feel way better about the environmental impact of having food delivered. Elyse and her team are very organized and give me an ETA about the food arriving. They answer texts and emails promptly. Overall, a wonderful experience. Enthusiastic five stars. read more

Worked with Elyse on a private dinner and she was so easy to coordinate with. Food was simple yet delicious. The guests could not stop raving. read more

If you're lucky enough to get into this service, take your slot! The food is incredible - top quality ingredients sourced locally, freshly prepared, and healthy. Delivered weekly in reusable glass containers that you return at drop off. Checks every box! We love Vita Kitchen!!! read more

As a single and busy person who struggles to prioritizing making healthy food, this has been awesome. Food is fresh, variety is good, the portions generous and delivery easy. It's pricy but for my lifestyle, worth it. read more

Elyse was the private chef for a retreat I hosted up in Guerneville last month, and the food was FANTASTIC! She worked with me to create a local, sustainable, family-style menu for a group of women in the impact space, and we were all completely blown away by how delicious everything was. From one of the most delicious soups I've ever eaten to the most moist and flavorful fish, fresh greens, and rice pilaf, everything was incredible. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and am already excited for the next time I get to eat her food! read more

Elyse and her team at Vita Kitchen are amazing! We are both busy professionals with toddler twins (and a third on the way), and were stuck in an unhealthy rut of ordering way too much takeout. We just had no energy to cook. The Vita meals are fresh, super healthy and beyond delicious. It's like you can feel your body thanking you. And they have taken the stress out of dinner, knowing there are always healthy meals ready to go in the fridge. My kids tried a bunch of new types of food they would never normally eat too! Highly recommend Vita! read more

Elyse and her crew are wonderful! Every week you get to choose four meals out of five choices, as well as two extras. Each meal comes with at least one side. The food is delicious and freshly prepared. The salads and special sauces are a real highlight. Everything is plant centered and very health conscious. Our family looks forward to Thursdays, our delivery day. Give them a try! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Vita kitchen. Elyse's food is absolutely delicious and somehow also balanced and healthy. All of the food is provided in eco-friendly containers (mostly glass containers that are returned to Vita the next week). The food comes cooked with specific (and easy) directions for reheating. Using this service has allowed me to spend more time with my family, not worry about meal planning, and eat far more healthfully and deliciously than we were previously. It's not cheap, but it has absolutely been 100% worth it for my family. read more

Elyse and her team prepared food for a dinner party that surpassed all of our expectations. The ingredients were fresh, carefully prepared, and full of flavor. Our guests were delighted by the range of offerings and how healthy everything was. Elyse and her team didn't leave a trace but left us feeling nourished and cared for! Elyse is a gem of a chef! read more

Love the food from Vita Kitchen! The meal delivery service is so convenient and delicious. I love trying new dishes and she never runs out of creative ideas that are healthy and super flavorful! Highly recommend to anyone in the Bay Area looking for a personalized meal delivery service that is top quality. read more

I hired Elyse to make a birthday dinner for me and 5 friends. She contacted me via email and proposed a menu, which sounded delicious. She came over about an hour ahead of time to finish prepping and serving the meal. It was wonderful, healthy, and flavorful, and a great way to throw a small dinner party without the usual stress of getting everything cooked and on the table myself! Would definitely hire again. read more

Vita Kitchen is an amazing food delivery service. The food is so fresh and filled with flavor. Chef Elyse is punctual, detail oriented, and so creative. We literally can not wait for her food deliveries every week! read more

Elyse led a cooking class for 6 of us ladies. It was fantastic!! She offered great instructions and prepping hints; the meal was wonderful; she was so well organized; and delightful to work with. Everyone had such a good time - could not stop raving! Can't wait to do this again. read more

Elyse/Vita Kitchen is amazing! Her cooking is top notch and she is great at coming up with creative, healthy recipes and accommodating dietary restrictions. I can't say enough good things about her. Strongly recommend! read more