ABOUT ME
I’m Jared Bailey, a certified Holistic Chef and the founder of Good & Friendly Kitchen. In June 2020, I became allergic to gluten and dairy (a dietary double whammy!) what felt like overnight. My new dietary restrictions disrupted WAY more than just breakfast, lunch and dinner. They disrupted my entire way of living! Suddenly, I no longer knew how to cook in a way that satisfied my love of delicious food AND supported this new diet. Going to dinner parties was basically impossible. And when eating out, there was often only one thing on the menu I could order safely (if anything at all.) It sounds trivial at first, but with those big changes l also lost many traditions and ways of celebrating and communing around food with family and friends.
I’m Jared Bailey, a certified Holistic Chef and founder of Good & Friendly Kitchen in Sonoma County. In June 2020, almost overnight, I developed allergies to gluten and dairy—a true dietary double whammy. It didn’t just change what I ate—it upended how I lived. I suddenly didn’t know how to cook food that was both comforting and allergen-friendly. Dinner parties became nearly impossible, and eating out often meant one option—if any. What I lost wasn’t just meals, but the traditions, celebrations, and connection around food that shaped so much of my happiness. So I got to thinking...
"Necessity is the mother of all invention," they say. That's true! But, I was also just really hungry. I deeply missed the foods that used to bring me comfort and happiness. So, I followed that craving to holistic culinary school—which led me to create Good & Friendly Kitchen.
My hope is that Good & Friendly Kitchen becomes a go-to culinary resource—not just for those navigating food allergies or sensitivities, but for anyone who wants to create a more inclusive kitchen where everyone can eat, celebrate, and belong.
Be good and friendly,
Jared
We believe
Whether you’re navigating an allergy or just want more wholesome, gluten-free meals, we make it simple. Our customizable in-home classes help you adapt without sacrificing flavor or quality. From one-on-one cooking sessions and family recipe makeovers to hands-on pizza parties.
Gluten-Free Cooking Classes
From shopping and chopping to cooking and clean up, our meal prep service includes it all. Like everything at Good & Friendly Kitchen, every dish is 100% gluten-free and fully customizable to your allergies, diet, taste, and lifestyle.
In-home
Private Chef
& Meal Prep
From sourdough bagels to fresh-baked loaves and pastries—weekly drops delivered straight to your front porch or farmers market pickup.
Always 100% gluten-free and made without the top 9 dietary allergens.
Baked Goods Pre-order &
Delivery
Keeping food delicious, communal, and allergen-friendly isn’t impossible. It’s our specialty! Whether you’re hosting a backyard dinner party or looking for a luxury culinary experience to add to your next visit to wine country, this service is for you.
