Meet Sarah Galletti of Tattooed Chef in Paramount

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Galletti.

Sarah, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
As a kid, I was always very constructive. I played tennis, took up skating, played several instruments, got into ceramics, joined a few bands. It wasn’t until I went to film school, I realized everything I delved into was about expressing my creativity. I wanted to translate that thought into a tangible result. In search of a clear direction, I went traveling through Europe.

I connected with my Italian roots and started working at a pasticceria, making pizza and cornetti (croissants) as well as working at a gelateria. Throughout my travels, I was surrounded by amazing, creative people and experienced such camaraderie. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to be in the culinary world. I went back to LA and dreamt about Tattooed Chef – literally had a dream about it – the name, the logo, design, and a focus on healthy, sustainable ingredients. All of my experiences throughout the years have become a part of this brand. Tattooed Chef allows me to bring in all the elements of what makes me, me, and share it – that’s the ultimate form of expression.

Has it been a smooth road?
It’s been smooth in the sense that I’m somehow able to access a part of me that sees a finished concept and can turn that idea into a reality. People ask me how I come up with ideas, and I sometimes say… “It’s not me, it’s another source.” In saying that, it can be difficult to balance my creativity without seeming “out of my mind” about it. I’ve been told I’m very intense when I work, and that intensity can sometimes spill over into my personal life.

Tattooed Chef – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
My company is Tattooed Chef, a plant-based food and lifestyle brand – serving plant-based foods for people who give a crop! I saw a need for better plant-based options utilizing sustainably sourced ingredients and created a brand that could express this in the marketplace. I’ve developed every aspect of the brand, from the packaging to the products on the shelves. People want to experience and lead a more plant-rich diet, and they also want that for their loved ones. We want to help make that process exciting and convenient for the consumer.

There are a few things that set us apart from others, but what stands out most is we are the manufacturer of our products. We have two manufacturing facilities, one in Los Angeles and the other in Italy. Most of our ingredients come from Italy, where we contract the fields and plant our own crops. We handle the food from the fields to the consumer’s hands. This is a rarity in this business, many companies rely on co-packers to make their food. Our approach is hands-on and allows us to be more conscientious of what goes into our food and how it’s being processed. I’m most proud of the TC team! Over the last few years, the team has grown the brand into a nationally known company with product distribution across the U.S.

I am fortunate that I have a very supportive and loving family. Whatever nonsensical thing I wanted to pursue, they always encouraged my choices. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for them – They are my grounding force! I think luck shows up for me with Tattooed Chef in the way of good timing. I was ready and clear about creating a plant-based food brand at a time when others were willing to give plant-based foods a try. It all culminated at the right moment.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tattooedchef.com/
• Email: megan@blndpr.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattooedcheffoods/

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