Who we are
Meet Tanja — the chef behind Really Nice Meals
I’m Tanja — private chef, flavour obsessive, and the person people call when they want food that feels like a treat and makes their life easier.
I’ve been in kitchens for more than 20 years: working the line, leading teams, running restaurants, feeding hundreds, and learning what truly makes a meal unforgettable.
Along the way, I realized something big:
Most people don’t struggle with cooking.
They struggle with time. With planning. With mental load.
That’s why I created Really Nice Meals — to make eating well effortless for busy humans who still want genuinely good food.
I take everything I’ve learned from professional kitchens and bring it into everyday life — crafting flavour-forward, balanced meals around the real humans I cook for.
No stress. No mess. No endless chopping.
Just truly great food.
WHY I COOK THE WAY I DO
Outside the kitchen, you’ll find me experimenting with new flavour ideas, tending my garden, walking with a coffee, or mixing up a cocktail (because balance matters).
Food isn’t just fuel — it’s joy, creativity, comfort, and connection.
It’s how I take care of people.
I’m not here to hand you generic meal prep.
I’m here to give you food that feels like you.
what you can always expect
- Thoughtful, flavour-forward meals
- Respect for your routine, needs, and quirks
- Zero judgement (seriously — I’ve cooked for everyone)
- Fresh ingredients and real cooking
- A service built around making your week easier
Because when I cook for you, you’re not just getting meals —
you’re getting time back, ease back, and a calmer kitchen.
ready to see how good your week can taste?
Let’s make eating well the easiest part of your routine.
Contact us
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