eat like you have a private chef - without the prepping, shopping, cooking, or clean up

organic, anti-inflammatory meal prep delivered to your door every Monday in reusable glass containers. no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar, no seed oils, no plastic, no brainer!

Sign up for Weekly Delivery

eat like you have a private chef - without the prepping, shopping, cooking, or clean up

organic, anti-inflammatory meal prep delivered to your door every Monday in reusable glass containers. no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar, no seed oils, no plastic, no brainer!

Sign up for Weekly Delivery

Client Testimonials:

I can't recommend Grounded by Food enough! I spent months searching for and trying out prepared food services that would meet my needs, and GbF was by FAR the best option in the St Pete + area. Each week there is an ever changing menu with great options to pick from (always gluten and dairy free, with vegetarian, meat and fish options!) The food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious, and having it delivered right to my door feels like a total luxury considering the competitive price. To top it all off, the owner, Chef Katelyn is a total gem - her excellent communication and kindness make GbF the no brainer choice.

Leo

Meals are innovative, thoughtful, seasonal, and impossibly delicious. If you’re looking for a meal service made with whole foods and truly shame-free ingredients while still giving you the freedom to build your own plates and enjoy portions that work for you, this is it. On top of that, the owner is a stand-up gal and someone I’m genuinely happy to support as a family-run business.

Amanda

One of the most fresh, healthy, and thought out meal prep providers I’ve ever been able to eat from. The add-on sweat treats are so worth it and a 100x better than any ultra-processed big brand junk food.

Austin

Absolutely LOVE LOVE Grounded by Food. Tremendous variety, excellent dishes, it is so nice to have high quality, healthy food delivered to your home. The protein balls are incredible! Highly recommend.

Nicole

Katelyn has exceeded my expectations! I absolutely love the meal choices each week - such a variety. I get excited to receive my order each week...everything is so flavorful, healthy, delicious, and just makes me feel good! No more bloating or "full" feelings...when I eat right, I feel right. Also... when I was sick recently, I felt like having Katelyn's food on hand was not only its usual time saver but also kept me eating healthy to recover faster! Quality ingredients, delicious recipes, easy ordering process, and excellent service!

Shannon

I can’t say enough about this small business! From the quality of ingredients in the amazing food they produce to their customer service and communication, Grounded by Food has been a game-changer for our family. Highly, highly recommend working with Grounded by Food!

Sarah

What great food! Everyone in our family loves it and it’s soooo healthy too! Highly highly recommended.

Kathy

Excellent service, amazing flavors. Absolutely loved the entire ordering experience to the delivery. You can tell the food was made with such care and high quality ingredients. Thank you Katelyn for such an amazing service and hospitality ♥️

Lissette



a meal prep service that makes you feel like you have a private chef, but without the private chef prices.

Here at Grounded by Food, we’re passionate about helping our clients heal from the inside out with foods proven to nourish us for generations. All of our food has no gluten, dairy, refined sugar, soy, seed oils, or added preservatives, is mostly organic, always seasonal, and all sauces/marinades/dressings are made from scratch! The food is cooked fresh & delivered to your home each Monday in glassware (no plastic).

have questions regarding our services? email us directly at hello@groundedbyfood.com




WE DO THINGS DIFFERENT

high quality, seasonal, & organic

we always use the highest quality ingredients that are in season & buy organic whenever possible, from the veggies to pasture-raised grass-fed meats and wild-caught seafood with no added hormones to locally sourced honey. Every ingredient is consciously chosen to ensure you can trust every bite of food going into your body is clean & intentional.

family-style packaging

instead of having a pre-portioned meal with ingredients you potentially don’t love, we package our food family-style. this means the protein options, carb options, veggie options, and legume options are packaged separately so you can mix and match creating your own meals and portion sizes throughout the week! see below for more details on our family-style packaging.

anti-inflammatory ingredients

all of our food contains NO gluten, dairy, refined sugar, soy (other than tofu), seed oils, or added preservatives. the food is as clean is it can be. we avoid any and all ingredients commonly known to cause inflammation or digestive disruption in your body and make everything we can from scratch to ensure the cleanest ingredients.

no plastic packaging

we not only care about you and how you feel, but we care about the earth and how it feels, too! unlike most other meal delivery services, we use glassware to reduce the amount of plastic going into the trash daily & weekly! you’ll pay a glassware deposit on your first order to cover your glassware & insulated bags. you can get your deposit back OR keep the glassware should you ever cancel.

Family-Style Packaging, NO Pre-Portioned Meals

2-3 Proteins

Each week our menu will have 5 protein options (2 being vegan, and 1 being fish of some sort). All our proteins are organic, grass-fed, wild-caught, and of the highest quality possible. You will pick 2 and receive 12-16oz of each selection.

2-3 Carbs

Each week the menu will also have 4 different carbohydrate choices for you to pick 2 from. You can expect to see starchy vegetables, potatoes, rice dishes, and more. All ingredients are organic. You will receive approx. 12-16oz of each selection.

2-3 Veggies

Each week the menu will also have 4 different vegetable choices for you to pick 2 from. We always change our vegetables to reflect what is fresh & in season. We always source organic vegetables. You will receive approx. 16oz of each selection.

1-2 Legumes

Last but not least, each week the menu will have 3 different legume options for you to pick one from. You can expect to see varying beans, chickpea salads, lentils, and more. You will always receive a 12oz container of your selection.

Family-Style Packaging, NO Pre-Portioned Meals

All food is packaged separately.

2-3 Protein Selections - Each week our menu will have 5 protein options (2 being vegan, and 1 being fish of some sort). All our proteins are organic, grass-fed, wild-caught, and of the highest quality possible. You will pick 2 and receive 12-16oz of each selection.

2-3 Starch/Carb Selections - Each week the menu will also have 4 different carbohydrate choices for you to pick 2 from. You can expect to see starchy vegetables, potatoes, rice dishes, and more. All ingredients are organic. You will receive approx. 12-16oz of each selection.

2-3 Seasonal Veggie Selections - Each week the menu will also have 4 different vegetable choices for you to pick 2 from. We always change our vegetables to reflect what is fresh & in season. We always source organic vegetables. You will receive approx. 16oz of each selection.

1-2 Fiber Packed Legume Selections - Last but not least, each week the menu will have 3 different legume options for you to pick one from. You can expect to see varying beans, chickpea salads, lentils, and more. You will always receive a 12oz container of your selection.

here’s what makes us different than what you’re comparing us to:

X our food will never have dairy, gluten, soy, additives, refined sugars, or seed oils
X we do not package your food in plastic containers, only glassware
X we do not cook with oils that perpetuate internal inflammation, just extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
X we do not pre-select your meals, giving you ingredients you don’t want, everything is family-style
X we do not pre-portion your meals, telling you how much you should eat, you make your own meals
X we don’t have a bunch of people working for us, we’re a small local team X we are not a national “meal prep company” mass producing your food

meet your new chef

Hi - my name is Katelyn, and I am so honored you’re here! Growing up my dad was a chef & restaurant consultant, so I lingered behind him learning everything he did and naturally became SO passionate about spreading joy through deliciously cooked food. We’d always dreamed of teaming up and cooking together, but in 2020 he unfortunately had a stroke and passed away at 46 years young. A couple of years later, I launched Grounded by Food to honor our shared dream.

I am a self-taught chef who has studied nutrition and is passionate about helping people heal from the inside out both through food and mindset. Before launching GBF I was a trauma-informed life and business coach for 5 years. I’ve lived in Pinellas County since I was 5 & graduated USFSP with an international business degree. I am a new mom, love being in the sun, being a tourist in our city, rollerblading, and exploring every coffee shop around.

Our Most Popular Meal Plans:

Classic Meal Prep Plan — $205 per week

This plan is best for one person who wants to eat GBF meal prep all week. Also good for couples who want to have half the week accounted for with healthy meals while still going out or cooking.

Signature Meal Prep Plan — $269 per week

This plan is best for singles wanting lunch AND dinner covered, couples who want to eat GBF meal prep for the week, or for families (3+) who want half the week accounted for with healthy meals while still going out or cooking.

FAQs

Why is it so expensive per meal?

First, it is important to remember this is not a Meal Prep Company. When you are a part of the Grounded by Food meal prep family, you have a single private chef sourcing ingredients, cooking for you, and delivering to you on a weekly basis. Second, I don’t portion out meals for you. Everything is packaged separate allowing you to eat different combinations and sized meals whenever you want. So taking the weekly fee and dividing it by the number of days in the week doesn’t accurately represent what you get. Also if you’d rather pay-per-meal you can purchase meals from a meal prep company, not here.

Can I skip or pause when on a subscription? I don't want to be stuck!

When you are under the meal prep subscriptions you can skip a week or pause for a period of time with 2 days notice. If you’d like to cancel completely, you just gotta shoot me an email!

Is the food frozen?

Our food is delivered freshly cooked and still hot each Sunday, never frozen! The food is, however, freezer-friendly if you decide you want to freeze the food upon receiving it.

What if I can't/don't want to commit to weekly?

While we do allow clients to purchase our Trial Week package randomly for the weeks they know they want food, we DO prefer that if you join the meal prep fam, you are ordering more consistently than you aren’t. So if you don’t feel like you’d want to be a weekly client, this might not be the best option for you. Being on our weekly plan ensures you’re eating clean food consistently instead of sporadically.

Do you have the macros listed on your menus?

No, we do not. We believe in intuitive eating versus rigid calorie counting. This means, that instead of viewing food from a fearful perspective, you eat what your body is feeling called to needing in order to feel fueled and nourished. Our client’s weight loss and bloodwork results are a testament to why we don’t offer macros.

Do you offer low-carb, FODMAP, Paleo, or Keto plans?

Our meal prep plan is what it is, we do not have different “packages” to accommodate different diet trends. Our menus are always organic with no gluten, dairy, refined sugar, seed oils, preservatives, or additives. It can be adjusted to be low FODMAP and is pretty Paleo to begin with. If you have specific food requirements outside of the above and would like to inquire about a customized meal plan created just for you, we do offer that at an additional cost. Just send us an email at hello@groundedbyfood.com

I already have tubberware, do I need to pay the glassware deposit?

We are plastic-free and require ALL clients to pay for a glassware deposit, regardless if you have your own tubberware/glassware or not. Each client receives the same 2 sets of glassware and the same insulated bags. This ensures our portioning is equal and consistent.

When is the food delivered each week?

Deliveries happen every Monday afternoon between 12-3 pm. You are required to have last week’s glassware washed with lids inside the bag on your porch to swap at delivery.

Do you deliver outside of St. Petersburg?

We currently deliver mostly to St. Petersburg but expand to all of Pinellas County. If you live in South Tampa and are interested in signing up please send me an email as I am building a waitlist to expand our delivery route. If you are curious if we could deliver to your area, please send me an email at hello@groundedbyfood.com

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