You open your fridge after a long day, and instead of sighing, you actually smile. Everything’s perfectly portioned, ready to eat, and smells incredible.
imagine this
No endless mental tabs running, no grocery lists, no dishes piled up, no half-used produce going bad in the back of your fridge. Just clean counters, more time, and zero guilt.
You’re finally relaxing on the couch, eating something nourishing, thinking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”
Because when food is handled for you, life feels lighter, and your evenings finally belong to you again, not your to-do list.
Vida Foods started with a simple idea from Abby DeSantis: to make healthy eating feel effortless. While completing her Health Coaching Certification, Abby began cooking nutritious meals for the family she nannied for — and before long, her passion for helping others eat well grew into a full-blown business built on purpose and community.
Originally based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Vida Foods has since found a new home in sunny Florida, proudly serving the St. Pete, Clearwater, and greater Tampa Bay area.
FOUNDER + Head chef
Abby DeSantis
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At Vida Foods, the goal is simple:
to make eating well easy. From single-serve meals to family-style options, everything is designed to save you time, money, and energy while still bringing comfort and flavor to your table. (Because honestly… who has time to cook, shop, and clean every night?)
As a woman-owned business, Abby is passionate about helping others look and feel their best through food that’s balanced, flavorful, and made with care.
“Vida means life — and that’s exactly what I want this brand to represent: food that supports your life, not complicates it. Whether it’s a fresh dinner after a long day or a meal you can reheat tomorrow, my goal is to make healthy eating feel easy.” — Abby DeSantis, Founder
- Katie Casella
We opted for Vida Foods catering menu for a holiday brunch of 12 people and were so pleased with the spread. Ordering and pick up was easy and Abby with Vida Foods was willing and able to accommodate special requests we had on the catering order.
"We opted for Vida Foods catering menu for a holiday brunch of 12 people and were so pleased with the spread."
- Robyn Parsons
The best meal prep and catering service I have ever used! Overall the best on variety, quality, convenience, nutrition, price and customer service!! They will customize and take meal and recipe suggestions for their menu and make it so easy to eat healthy and not feel like you are sacrificing flavor and taste.
"The best meal prep and catering service I have ever used!"
- Amy Rourke
It’s been such a lifesaver for this busy mom. The food is always fresh, super tasty, and makes eating healthy way easier. I love that the portions are just right and that there’s so much variety—you can tell everything is made with care.
"It’s been such a life saver for this busy mom. The food is always fresh, super tasty, and makes eating healthy way easier."
- Erin Callahan
My husband and I have been using a local meal prep service for a while, but decided to give Vida Foods a try once they launched in the St. Pete/Tampa/Clearwater area and wow, what a difference! Vida Foods is far superior to the other company we’ve tried. Every meal is fresh, flavorful, and is homemade with high quality ingredients.
"Vida Foods is far superior to the other company we’ve tried."
