Welcome to Rooted in Raw

Rooted in Raw is a private and freelance chef service proudly serving North County San Diego and beyond. Founded in 2019 in Encinitas, California, Rooted in Raw specializes in whole, plant-based meals with a focus on vegan and raw cuisine.

Menus are centered around fresh, organic, plant-rich ingredients and are thoughtfully created to be gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

Thank you so much for being here! If you’re interested in having me cook for you or learning more about my services, I’d love to hear from you. ❤



 


About the Founder & Chef

Hi, I’m Kaitlyn! I’m a Plant Based Chef, born and raised in San Diego, and I now live in Encinitas in North County.

I’m really passionate about living a mindful, nourished life and keeping things simple — eating whole foods, moving my body and making time to slow down. I love living intentionally and I’ve found that a more minimalist approach helps me stay grounded, present and focused on what really matters.

Outside of work, I’m usually taking a workout class, grabbing a matcha and going for a walk, hiking or camping, traveling, cooking something for my husband and me, or signing up for some kind of meditation program.

EDUCATION, BACKGROUND & CERTIFICATES

 • Certified Yoga Instructor 200 hour | Corepower Yoga | 2014
 • Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC) | Natural Healing Institute | 2015
 • Raw Food Chef Certification | The Seeds of Life | 2016
 • Plant-based Nutrition Certification | T. Colin Campbell | 2017
 • Raw Food Chef | Peace Pies | 2018
 • Certified Yoga Instructor 300 hour | Trimurti Yoga | 2019
 • Personal + Freelance Chef | Rooted in Raw | 2019-Current
• Certified Meditation Instructor 100 hour | Sarvaguna Yoga | 2023
• 10 Day Vipassana Meditation Course | Northern Cal Vipassana Center | 2024
• 10 Day Buddhism Course | Tushita Meditation Center | 2025
• 10 Day Vipassana Meditation Course | Southern Cal Vipassana Center | 2026