Serving Tampa's Autism Community

Mealtime shouldn't be a meltdown.

Sensory-friendly meals prepared in your kitchen by a personal chef who understands your child's needs — so you can finally stop dreading dinner.

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You deserve a break.

You manage therapies, school, appointments, and advocacy every day. Let us carry dinner — prepared safely in your home, tailored to your child's unique preferences.

85%

of kids with ASD have food selectivity

7+ hrs

saved per week on meal prep

1 in 35

Florida children have autism

cross-contamination risk

🏠 Cooked in your kitchen

♥ Sensory-safe meals

We Understand

Feeding your child shouldn't feel
like a second full-time job.

We know the reality — the texture battles, the rejected plates, the guilt of wondering if they're getting enough nutrients. We built this service for families like yours.

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Sensory Sensitivities

Texture, color, temperature, smell — every detail matters. We learn your child's exact sensory profile and cook within those boundaries, not against them.

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Specialized Diets

GFCF, low-oxalate, SCD, ketogenic, or elimination diets — we handle the complexity so you don't have to cross-reference ingredient lists at midnight.

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Parent Exhaustion

Between ABA, OT, speech therapy, school IEPs, and daily life — you're running on empty. Dinner shouldn't be the thing that breaks you.

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Cross-Contamination Fear

Takeout and meal delivery can't guarantee what touched what. In your kitchen, with your tools, we control every variable.

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Nutritional Gaps

Limited food variety often leads to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. We maximize nutrition within the foods your child will actually eat.

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Wasted Food & Money

Tired of cooking meals that end up in the trash? We make what your child will eat — no more guessing, no more waste.

How It Works

Four simple steps to peaceful dinners.

No contracts, no commitments. Just a conversation to see if we're the right fit for your family.

Free Consultation

We talk about your child's dietary needs, sensory preferences, safe foods, and any therapeutic diets. No judgment — just listening.

Custom Menu

We design meals around what your child will actually eat, while gradually introducing nutrient-rich options within their comfort zone.

We Cook In Your Kitchen

Fresh ingredients, your kitchen, zero cross-contamination. Your child can watch, smell, and get comfortable with the food being made.

Kitchen Left Spotless

Meals are stored and ready for the week. Your kitchen is clean. You sit down. You breathe.

Why In-Home

Your kitchen is the safest place
for your child's food.

There's a reason we don't deliver from a commercial kitchen. For families managing autism and food sensitivities, in-home cooking isn't a luxury — it's the only way to truly control what goes into every meal.

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Total Contamination Control

No shared equipment, no mystery ingredients, no facility that processes allergens. Your kitchen, your pots, complete safety.

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Sensory Familiarity

Kids with ASD often reject unfamiliar food from containers. Watching and smelling food being cooked in their own home reduces anxiety around new meals.

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Built on Trust

We become part of your routine. Over time, your child builds comfort with the process — and that comfort opens the door to trying new things.

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Full Transparency

You see every ingredient, every step. No label-reading required. Ask us anything — we'll walk you through exactly what's in each meal.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

Meals start at $25 /each

(Minimum of 3 meals per week)

Every family is unique. We will create a custom pricing guide tailored specifically to your family's individual needs and dietary requirements.

Free initial consultation
Custom menu design for your child
In-home cooking & meal prep
Complete kitchen cleanup

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Grocery cost is separate. We can shop for you or provide a detailed list — your choice.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know.

Yes. We work with families managing GFCF (gluten-free casein-free), low-oxalate, SCD, ketogenic, and various elimination diets. We also work closely with your child's dietitian or feeding therapist if they have one — we're happy to coordinate.

Absolutely. We start with what your child already accepts and maximize the nutrition within those foods. Over time, we can introduce gentle variations — a slightly different texture, a new seasoning — at whatever pace your child is comfortable with. No pressure, ever.

Grocery cost is separate from the service fee. We can either provide you with a detailed shopping list so you can purchase everything beforehand, or we can shop for you. Most families spend $60–$100/week on groceries depending on dietary requirements.

No contracts. We operate week to week. You can pause, adjust, or cancel anytime with 48 hours notice. Many families start with a single trial cook before committing to a weekly plan.

We serve Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, and Oldsmar. If you're elsewhere in the greater Tampa Bay area, reach out — we may still be able to accommodate you.

Meal delivery services prepare food in commercial kitchens with shared equipment — cross-contamination is always a risk. We cook in your home, with your tools, using only your approved ingredients. For families managing allergies and sensory needs, this is the only way to guarantee complete safety.

Yes, we carry full liability insurance. We also hold current food safety certifications and are happy to share documentation upon request.

We encourage it when they're comfortable! Watching food being prepared in a familiar environment can help reduce food anxiety. Many of our families have seen their child become more curious and open to trying new foods simply by being present during cooking.

Chef Jonathan Hawley

Founder & Personal Chef

Meet Your Chef

Cooking with heart, served with purpose.

Hi, I'm Jonathan Hawley. My journey with food started when I was just a little kid, fueled by a genuine love for the craft of cooking. Over the years, that passion led me into the kitchens of multiple fine dining restaurants, where I honed my skills in technique and flavor.

With a strong background in fitness and nutrition, I bring a unique perspective to the table—focusing not just on how food tastes, but how it fuels and nourishes the body.

Beyond the kitchen, I've always been driven by a desire to help others. Hawley's Healthy Eats is where all my passions meet: fine-dining quality, nutritional expertise, and the joy of making life a little easier for families in our community.