joy thru food
THIS IS . . .
HOW TO BRING JOY THRU FOOD
From allergen-friendly recipes to shelf-ready products, I’ll help you bring joyful, impactful food to life.
Product Innovation & Development
Partnering with food brands and entrepreneurs to create exceptional, shelf-ready products through recipe development, testing, and market launch.
Restaurant Menu
Development
Innovative, inclusive menus tailored to your concept, guest needs, and kitchen workflow—crafted to impress and perform.
Brand & Packaging
Strategy
Bring your vision to life with creative, market-ready branding and packaging for your products.
CUSTOM RECIPES
FOR PURVEYORS
Showcase your products with custom recipes that inspire, educate, and help customers fall in love with your ingredients.
Preserving
family recipes
Our heirloom recipe service helps you document, organize, and beautifully preserve cherished family recipes—so the flavors, memories, and love passed down through generations never fade.
Personalized Diet &
allergy Support
Personalized support for individuals and families managing allergies, intolerances, and dietary needs. I create custom meal plans and recipes to help you enjoy food safely and deliciously.
IT all STARTS WITH JOY…
At Joy Thru Food, flavor is just the beginning. With over 30 years of experience—spanning award-winning products and Michelin-recognized restaurants—my mission is rooted in the belief that food should delight, nourish, and connect.
From developing crave-worthy, allergy-aware recipes to mentoring entrepreneurs and helping brands bring bold new ideas to life, everything I do is driven by one thing: joy.
I believe joy is the most essential ingredient. It’s what turns a product into a movement, a meal into a memory, and an idea into something extraordinary.
Let’s create something unforgettable—together.
MEET THE FOUNDER
catherine bergen
The Flavor Visionary Who Turns Passion Into Products
A fearless food entrepreneur with Michelin acclaim and a knack for crafting unforgettable flavor combos, Catherine transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary experiences. From signature sauces to unique flavor combinations, she brings joy thru food — mentoring, innovating, and lighting the way for the next generation of culinary creators.
LET’S COLLABORATE!
Ready to bring your food vision to life? I would love to connect and see if we can make something special together.
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