Welcome to our Information Page

Let’s be honest, between work, parenting, meetings, and the constant hustle of adulting, it’s no wonder so many of us struggle with eating well. Whether it’s time, energy, food knowledge, or just decision fatigue, sticking to healthy habits can feel nearly impossible.

But convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of what we’re putting into our bodies.

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That’s why we’ve combined our love for cooking with real knowledge of ingredients that fuel the body and soul. Our meals are built to be good for you—and just as importantly, good to you. Think: comfort, nostalgia, and bold, honest flavor in every bite.

We offer more than just monthly meal plans—we offer a little relief.

We also believe in empowering you to cook at home, when you can. That’s why we offer cooking classes (both local and online), so you can feel more confident and creative in your own kitchen.

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And if you’re planning something special, we’d be honored to feed your guests too. DiCristo Meals provides catering for intimate events, meetings, and gatherings of up to 50 guests.

We’re here to help you nourish yourself and the people you love—with food that fits your life.

We want to understand what you need from this meal plan, whether it’s support with health goals, saving time during a busy week, or simply eating food that excites you again.

We work with all kinds of dietary preferences and lifestyles, including vegan, keto, vegetarian, pescatarian, and clean-eating plans. Every menu is created just for you, no cookie-cutter templates here.

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To help us get started, we’ve created a Foodie Questionnaire. It only takes a few minutes and gives us insight into your favorite ingredients, your dietary needs, and how we can best support you through food.

 

​Click here to complete your Foodie Questionnaire.

Once your form is submitted, head over to our Meal Plans page to choose the plan that works best for you. As soon as we receive both, a member of our team will reach out to confirm your order and walk you through next steps.

Meal deliveries are scheduled twice a week and coordinated based on your availability.

Our meals are calorie-conscious, with most dishes ranging from 325–750 calories per serving, designed to leave you satisfied, not weighed down.

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Each week, we partner with local farmers and markets to source fresh, seasonal ingredients based on our evolving menus. We’re proud to offer meal plans that support a variety of dietary lifestyles, including:

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• Vegetarian

• Vegan

• Keto

• Pescatarian

• Low-sodium

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Our gifted team of trained chefs, prep cooks, and service staff work from a licensed commercial kitchen in Santa Barbara, preparing meals four days a week for delivery on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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We do our best to keep things flexible for your lifestyle:

• You can pause your plan anytime with 1 week's notice, for up to 4 weeks

• Families of 4 to 6 receive a re-signing discount every time they renew with DiCristo Meals

• All meal plans and catering services are fully prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen — documentation available upon request

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We also offer partial refunds, when requested within 3 business days of purchase. From there, refunds are processed within 30 business days.

I believe dinner is sacred — not just the food itself, but everything it represents: rhythm (the steady ritual of showing up to the table), connection, culture, and care. That belief is at the heart of how I cook, how I parent, and how this business was built.

I’m a classically trained chef with more than 15 years of experience — including coursework at Le Cordon Bleu, targeted classes through other culinary institutions, and private training with master chefs. My culinary foundation is also deeply personal: shaped by the women who raised me, the countries I’ve traveled through, and the clients I’ve cooked for. Over the years, I’ve taught more than 1,500 cooking classes, helping home cooks and aspiring chefs gain confidence in the kitchen. Teaching is one of the greatest honors of my career.

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Nine years ago, my husband Chris and I founded DiCristo Meals with a shared vision: to create food that nourishes both body and spirit. What began with a handful of clients has grown into a service rooted in community, consistency, and trust. Two years ago, we moved our business to Santa Barbara, and nearly every client who started with us is still with us today a fact I hold with deep pride and responsibility.

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Before DiCristo Meals, I served as General Manager at Sarabeth’s in New York City, a landmark restaurant across from Central Park, between The Ritz and The Plaza. I’ve lived and cooked in Australia, studied at Dillard University in New Orleans, and spent years growing my business in San Diego before relocating to Santa Barbara for a long-time private client I continue to serve today.

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My culinary focus includes Italian, Mediterranean, French, Cajun, Southern, and Mexican cuisines — each of which has shaped the way I approach ingredients, seasonality, and storytelling through food.

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When I met Chris, I was beginning a deeply personal health journey. At 487 pounds, I didn’t know how to make healthy food taste good, and I didn’t want to give up everything I loved to eat. Together, we figured it out. We learned how to build meals that were balanced, satisfying, and full of real flavor. That process shaped not just my life, but the way I now cook for others. It’s the foundation of what we offer today.

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I’m a three-time breast cancer survivor, a mother of two, and a chef who believes that food should feel like home, whether you’re eating alone at the end of a long day or sitting around a table with people you love. I don’t take lightly the privilege of cooking for others.

 

It is both my joy and my calling.