Elizabeth Willard

I grew up in an Italian Irish family, so food has always been my epicenter. When I decided I wanted to step away from my executive corporate job more than 17 years ago, founding a personal chef company was a natural transition.

I named the company Lucia’s, after my great grandmother who inspired my love of cooking and taught me how using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients can transform even the most humble dish.

In 2017, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. I started working with a functional medicine practitioner and the first thing he did was change my diet. We eliminated gluten, dairy, soy, and any ingredient I had a sensitivity to and the result was astounding.

Within weeks, I was feeling like my old self again and had more energy, growing back my hair, and experiencing more restful nights. I knew at this point, that I had found a truly unique “medicine” that I wanted to share with others.

I founded The Pickled Beet to help you live your best life by nourishing your body with exactly what it needs while still preparing delicious meals that you and your family can enjoy.

Whether you’re healthy and want to stay that way, you’ve been diagnosed recently with a disease, or you are struggling with food allergies or sensitivities, we can help. It starts with a unique weekly menu created for each and every client.

I’ve assembled an experienced, expert team of professional chefs who scratch-cook every meal in our dedicated gluten-free kitchen. And, we’ve partnered with medical and nutrition experts who provide a holistic approach to meal planning that ensures your food doesn’t just taste great – it’s great for you. In our company, we measure success not by the dollars in our bank account, but in the number of lives we change. It’s our mission to help as many people as we can.