Hi, I'm Nicola — and food has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember.

 

Growing up watching my Belgian Grandmother pour love into every meal she prepared left a lasting impression on me. Food wasn't just fuel in our family — it was how we showed up for each other. It was connection, comfort and joy, all on one plate.

 

That spirit carried through into my own family life. As a mum of three boys with very different tastes, keeping mealtimes fresh, fun and nourishing for everyone became a bit of a speciality. My dad played his part too — his homemade minestrone was legendary in our house. So legendary, in fact, that I named one of our soups after him. You'll find it on the menu as Simmostrone. 🌿

 

In 2015 I really started questioning the food choices I was making. I began reading labels, swapping ingredients and gradually changing the way our family ate. It wasn't overnight — but it changed everything.

 

In 2017 The Kleen Kitchen was born. A small Brighton kitchen, a big passion for real food, and a simple belief: that what you put into your body matters.

 

Every soup is made by hand in small batches, using natural ingredients with an emphasis on organic, local and seasonal where possible. No additives. No shortcuts. Just proper food, made with the same love my grandmother put into every meal she cooked.

 

Only 15 boxes available each week — because good things take time.

 

Nicola x