Welcome to Rooted in Raw

Rooted in Raw is a private and freelance chef services company that serves to the San Diego community and beyond. Founded in 2019 in Encinitas, California. Our focus and specialty is in whole plant food meals, including both raw and vegan. We take pride in creating meals that are organic, plant rich, gluten free and refined sugar free.

We run two successful local food services in San Diego and also cater to events and wellness retreats.

Our Offerings:
- Private Meal Delivery Service (local)
- 3 Day Raw Food Cleanse Program (local)
- Intimate dinner & event catering
- Yoga & wellness retreat catering

Online Cooking Courses:
- Everyday Raw Food
- Get Rooted in Raw Food Cooking

Thank you so much for being here & If you’re interested in having me cook for you or hiring me for my services, please reach out!



 


About the Founder & Chef

Kaitlyn Kinder is a Plant Based Chef, Certified Nutrition Consultant, 500 Hour Yoga Teacher and 100 Hour Meditation Teacher. Kaitlyn is born and raised in San Diego, California and currently resides in Encinitas, North County San Diego. She is passionate about living a mindful and nourished life, which involves a well balanced whole food diet and a dedicated fitness routine. When she’s not working, she loves to spend her time outdoors, traveling, reading and experiencing new cultures.


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 Certificate | 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 | Nor Cal Vipassana Center | 2024