Vida Kitchen

Supporting @vidakitchen a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) from Lomita, CA You can place an order through https://vida.kitchen And to support other MEHKO chefs, visit cookconnect.com/map or follow @cookconnect_mehkos Support your local MEHKO chefs!

We headed to @vidakitchen in Lomita for the Sol y Saffron experience. From the backyard kitchen tour to the communal table vibes, this is the ultimate date night or bestie hangout! The 5-Course Journey: 🍋 Palmito Ceviche – Zesty, fresh, and perfectly light. 🍍 Shawarma Al Pastor – Slow-roasted with a Pineapple-Saffron glaze. 🐟 Crispy Skin Salmon – Served over fragrant Persian herb rice. 🥩 Chimichurri Beef Tenderloin – Succulent and served over Yuca pancakes. 🌹 Cardamom Tres Leches – The most floral, dreamy finish. The energy was so good, we even left with a new group chat! 🎟️ Tickets sell out fast! Check the link in @vidakitchen bio for next available dates. #VidaKitchen #SouthBayFoodie #Lomita #backyardkitchen #DateNightIdeas

✨ Galentine Soirée Recap at Vida Kitchen ✨ Ladies, what a dreamy afternoon! 💖 Our Galentine Soirée: Bridgerton Tea & Paint Party was all about elegance, creativity, friendship, and FUN! 🌸☕🎨 From the moment you stepped in, you were greeted by a beautifully styled afternoon tea tablescape — complete with delicate china, lush florals, and our charming tea cart overflowing with your favorite brews and treats. 🍰🫖 Our painting activity by @vitl.image was a hit — brushes in hand, you created your own masterpieces amid laughter, chatter, and inspiration. 🎨✨ Whether you came with your gal pals or made new friends in the moment, the creativity and joy filled the room! And because we do it all, we took a little break to catch the Benito Bowl. 🏈💃🏽🎺 thanks for our wonderful co-host April of @vitl.image 📸 Swipe through to see: • The gorgeous tea setup 🍵 • Tea cart moments 🍪 • Artistic masterpieces in progress 🎨 • Cozy halftime snapshots 📺 • Smiles & memories with great company 💕 Thank you to everyone who joined us — you made it unforgettable! 💫 📌 Hosted by Vida Kitchen in collaboration with @vitl.image — where every gathering feels warm, elegant, and unforgettable. Do you love tea experiences? We offer our signature Alchemy Afternoon Tea bi-monthly. Join us! #GalentineSoiree #VidaKitchen #AfternoonTea #southbay

When working hard on set, it’s important for our crew to enjoy a tasteful and nutritious meal. We are so grateful for local businesses such as @vidakitchen for catering on set. Our crew was able to enjoy food and drinks with both vegan and vegetarian options, with an amazing curated menu by Chef Wendy! Production cut its red meat consumption by over 20% further supporting our sustainability initiatives. Thank you once again to Vida Kitchen for the delicious food as well as inviting us into your beautiful home. We weren’t treated as guests, but as family. Raw premieres May 16th at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Photos by @wtbfilmproductions #localcatering #shortfilm #studentfilm #longbeach #csulb

From 9 to 5 to 5 to 9—this is what opportunity looks like. Meet Wendy Farajpour, owner of @vidakitchen , turning her passion for culinary creativity and hospitality into a fully permitted home-based “mini restaurant” through LA County’s Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program. With the right training, permits, and support, home chefs can build a compliant business from their own kitchen—creating new income opportunities while serving their communities. 🍽️ Watch how Wendy balances a full-time job while building something of her own, bringing her vision to life through the flexibility and possibility of MEHKO. 🔗 Learn more about MEHKO and how to get started: opportunity.lacounty.gov #MEHKO #SmallBusinessSupport #LACounty #FoodEntrepreneurs #ShopLocalLA #DineLocal @lapublichealth @hollyjmitchell

The 8th annual LB Foodways Summit week is here! Ready for the roundup? 🐎 Events kick off Weds April 1st, 7pm at Spacetime Collaborative with @battambongbbq and exhibition of garden pavilion concepts for LA 28. 🥇 Continuing on Thursday with a community food action gathering with @acapicosalsa , Legends, LB Food Coalition @leave.no.crumbz and Belmont Shore Business Association at 12pm 🍲 Friday brings us the LBC Fair and Blue Ribbon Contest, with ceremony, music, and maize art celebrating indigenous heritage at 630pm on Atlantic and 44th 🌽 Saturday has us exploring nature with some garden art therapy at @farmlot59 , discussing food and healing with Aliye Aydin, and enjoying a full service MEHKO dining experience at @vidakitchen in Lomita 🍂🌿 Sunday takes us to the oceanfront for a market tour @marinafarmersmarket and a seaside hang with local fishers at Belmont Pier 🎣🐠 Most events are made free thanks to the support of Port of Long Beach and The Office of County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Visit foodwayssummit.org to register for events, volunteer, or jump on as a sponsor.

Glow & Girl Dinner: A Paint & Sip Party ✨🌸 Paint, sip, and glow with us at @vidakitchen (Lomita) 🌿 Create your own floral wine bottle with fairy lights—guided by @vitl.image —and stay for the magical glow reveal ✨ Sunday, April 19 | 6–8 PM Includes clear wine bottle + painting supplies + fairy lights + mocktail, grilled cheese & charcuterie 🍸🧀 No experience needed—just good vibes 💫

Thank you @neumachurch for choosing us to kick off your fun dinner series for the community! Dinner Menu 🍽️ •Shawarma Al Pastor •Veggie Sofrito •Spanish Rice •Roasted Asparagus Feta Salad •Green Salad •Garlic Hummus Guest Count: 30

Frida Fiesta was everything we hoped for — So much love, laughter, and creativity in one evening!💕 From the kitchen to the canvas, we poured our hearts into every detail. Grateful beyond words — @vidakitchen x @vitl.image 🌸🎨 Stay tuned for our next collab.

Big upgrades at Vida Kitchen! ✨ Our new 9 Ft. table gives us the space for design, style and serve more beautiful spreads and culinary experiences. We’re growing and ready to serve you even better! Table: @potterybarn Chairs: @jr_designer_furniture

Because birthdays deserve a little sparkle, a lot of glow, and details that hit different ✨ A special night that started off with an intimate dinning experience from @vidakitchen 🍽️ & ended with painting by @vitl.image 🎨 #happybirthday #birthdaysetup #balloonstylist #balloondecor #socal

This birthday didn’t need a trip up north ✨ We brought the northern lights magic right to them 🌌🤍 Beautiful venue by @vidakitchen Now booking, DM or click the link in bio for inquiries 💌 #birthdayballoons #northernlights #balloonstylist #socal