Simplify Your Life

Food is meant to be enjoyed...let us take the work out of it so you can do just that.

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For Any Diet

We take pride in accommodating your dietary needs and taste preferences. Don't be shy! Just ask!

Seasonal Ingredients

We do our absolute best to shop sustainably and get you the freshest ingredients from local vendors.

Pocket Book Friendly

We won't break your bank. It is our passion to get you the meals you need, regardless of your budget. Click below to read up on how to get the most bang for your buck!

Our Pricing

How it Works

Initial Call

Let us set you up for success with Taking Pure Joy! Schedule your initial call with the chef here.

Let's Chat!
Place Your Order

Order from our weekly menu. Feel free to request substitutions. We can accommodate dietary restrictions.

Weekly Menu
Sit Back & Relax

Let us shop, cook, and deliver. While you wait, check out our blog to see how you can get the most out of Taking Pure Joy.

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Heat + Enjoy

It's as simple as that! Reheating suggestions provided upon request.

For more details about our process, check out our How it Works Page.

How it Works

What's Cooking This Week?

Check out our weekly Menu + Announcements page. Updated every Wednesday for the following week.

Weekly Menu

Our Typical Client...Everyone!

Dietary Restrictions

Gluten free? Dairy free? Lactose free? Nut free? You name it, we can accommodate!

Busy Parents

Kids running around? No time to cook? This is where we started. Let us do the heavy lifting!

Working Professionals

Individual or couple on that 9-5 grind? No time to shop and cook? Let us take over.

Students

Are you a student (or a parent of a student) looking to take the pressure off? Finals week? Let us take over!

Treat Yourself

Sometimes you just need a break! Treat yourself to a quality meal with none of the mess.

Offices

Looking to treat your employees to lunch? Check out our Corporate Lunch Box Program here.

Other Fun Things We Do!

Charcuterie, Private Dinner, Pasta Making

  • Charcuterie

    Check out our our charcuterie page HERE! We offere wholesale charcuterie and cheese boards to local businesses, such as wine tasting rooms.

  • Private Dinners

    Our talented team of chefs not only prepare food to be delivered to you and yours on a weekly basis, but we also offer in home small event catering for groups of 6-12. Check out our Private Events page HERE. Do something special for the next birthday, anniversary, holiday, etc. in your life.

  • Pasta Making Classes

    Our founder, Teddy Danielson, attended culinary school in Italy before starting Taking Pure Joy LLC. Although we now offer much more than Italian cuisine, Teddy is still passionate about pasta making and teaching others the craft. Take a look at our Pasta Making page HERE to learn more.

Testimonials

Working with Teddy has been great. She consistently delivers healthy and delicious meals for my family. She customizes our menu selections based on our preferences and purchases organic food for us at my request. I highly recommend Teddy!

Aimee C.

Los Gatos, CA

Taking Pure Joy was flexible in working with me on a delicious surprise dinner for loved ones. They prepared an excellent meal in advance and delivered it so it was staged at the perfect timing to be enjoyed by all, even the kids! I would definitely hire Taking Pure Joy again.

Will S.

Santa Cruz, CA

Teddy is a great chef and cooked everything to perfection, we absolutely will work with her again

Kathy S.

Carmel, CA

First class experience. our eight guests were thrilled. wonderful to work with. organized, polite and fun.

Damon D.

Santa Cruz, CA

The time Teddy has taken to figure out healthy dinners has been awesome! The dinners are amazing and the peanut butter coconut ice cream is so good and good for you! I highly recommend Teddy’s service.

Debra M.

Santa Cruz, CA

We have been receiving meals from TakingPureJoy since the start of the year. The food is DIVINE! Delivered on time and the system is easy to use. Excellent communication! HIGHLY recommend!

Carrie H.

Capitola, CA

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