Kali Vita Fresca

Our mission is simple: bringing the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen with fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Our meal prep services make eating well effortless—whether you’re looking for flavorful lunches or satisfying evening meals, we make healthy, delicious food convenient and enjoyable.

the CHEF

His mission is simple: bringing the sunny, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean to the Steel City. Chef Rich is committed to using the freshest local ingredients to craft convenient, mouthwatering meals. He believes that “Food should be savored, not suffered,” proving that healthy eating never has to sacrifice flavor. Enjoy tradition, wellness, and exceptional taste in every bite!

A Pittsburgh native with deep community roots, Chef Rich brings over 15 years of culinary magic back home. After training at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and honing his craft in NYC’s exciting kitchens, he returned to serve as the Athletics Chef for the University of Pittsburgh.

A bowl of grilled chicken, seasoned vegetables, rice, and lemon slices on a checkered tablecloth.
A bowl of cooked pasta with shredded cheese, zucchini slices, and a breaded chicken cutlet topped with melted cheese, on a black and white checkered table.
A black bowl containing a mixture of yellow corn, diced orange carrots, pumpkin seeds, and dried dark berries on a blue and white checkered tablecloth.
A plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce and meatballs garnished with fresh herbs on a blue dish.
Beef stew served over white rice with a sage leaf garnish on a gold plate, placed on a blue and white checkered tablecloth.
A bowl of Indian or Middle Eastern chickpea and spinach curry topped with a dollop of yogurt, served on a black-and-white checkered tablecloth.
A small white ceramic bowl with a honeycomb pattern containing a dessert topped with dried berries, placed on a black and white checkered tablecloth.
Baked oatmeal topped with dried cranberries in a white textured ceramic bowl, on a black and white checkered tablecloth.
A bowl of Greek salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped herbs on a checkered tablecloth.
A bowl of salad with chopped chicken, boiled eggs, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions on a black and white checkered tablecloth.
Person sprinkling cheese onto two breaded fried balls nestled on a block of cheese on a plate with sauce and shredded cheese.
Plate of Italian food with three arancini (fried rice balls) topped with cheese, served on a bed of marinara sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and topped with grated cheese.
A slice of fig and honey cheesecake topped with chopped nuts on a white plate, next to a wrapped piece labeled "Fig and Honey" on a black and white checkered tablecloth.
A square chocolate protein bar topped with chopped peanuts next to a package of peanut banana chocolate protein bar on a white plate.
A white plate holding a honey spiced protein bar in packaging and a slice of baked good with a caramelized top, set on a checkered tablecloth.

  • We chose Mediterranean because it gives me such a wide scope to work with. We don’t have to be beholden to “Italian” or “Greek” food when we can use the term “Mediterranean” and pull from over 21 different countries. Not just that, but the ethos of the Mediterranean has always spoken to Us!
    “Eat fresh, Eat well, Eat together.”

  • It started as a personal endeavor. We were tired of eating flavorless health products and figured, 'I'm a Chef”, (says, Chef. Rich), “I can make products that will fuel my workouts and recovery AND taste great'!’ After a few months we started sharing them with our friends and they liked them so we figured “Why not sell em?” And here we are!

  • Few reasons:

    1. Meal Prep is a more controlled environment in terms of time, finances, and labor. This gives us a greater handle on all aspects of our life, and makes it easier for us to accomplish a Work/Life balance while still having a profitable endeavor. In addition to that, all the money we save on not having to pay utilities, maintenance costs on equipment, silverware, plate ware, glass ware, linen, etc. can go into the food we make. This means that we can make a higher quality product for a fraction of the price!

    2. Meal Prep is an up-and-coming industry with programs such as Factor, Hello Fresh, and a smattering of other local organizations. This stems from an ever growing shift away from Dine-In establishments due to work, expense, or simply not having the time. However, delivery services have become so expensive that it’s almost just as expensive (if not more so) to have food delivered to your home. That’s insane! With Meal Prep we can give our customers delicious, fresh, home cooked meals for half the cost of delivery in the convenience of their own home. Sounds like a win-win for all.

    3. We wanted to show the world that eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. You work hard enough in your day-to-day life, let us worry about the food. We have the experience, the expertise, and the passion to make you delicious meals that you can eat at your own pace. Food should not be a stressor in life; it should be a pleasure.

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