We've struggled with our health at different points and discovered firsthand how transformative the right food can be. Eating meals rich in protein, fibre, plant diversity, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense ingredients made a huge difference in how we felt—more energy, better focus, improved wellbeing.
But there was a catch: it meant cooking everything ourselves, every single day. It was time-consuming and hard to sustain.
That's why we started Viva—to help you reclaim precious time without compromising on your health. Our ready-to-eat meals are designed to give you all the benefits of whole food nutrition, with none of the hassle.
With a career spanning Michelin-starred kitchens and award-winning restaurants, my passion has always been rooted in gastronomy, nutrition, and culinary excellence. I've had the privilege of working in some of the most demanding fine dining environments, where I honed my craft, leadership, and creative expression.
Viva gives me the opportunity to bring that same standard of quality to everyday nutrition. I believe that healthy food should never be boring—it should be balanced, beautiful, and bursting with flavour. At Viva, I channel my experience into creating meals that are both nutritionally optimised and a joy to eat.
I'm especially drawn to the challenge of combining performance-focused nutrition with culinary artistry — every dish we serve should nourish the body and satisfy the senses.
From a young age I have had a passion for health sciences, and when you combine that with a love of food, cooking, and fitness, a career in nutrition felt like the perfect fit. I've always believed what we eat shapes so much of our daily lives — not just our physical health and energy levels, but our mood, focus, and even our social and cultural connections.
Viva's mission aligned perfectly with my own. Healthy eating shouldn't be complicated or time-consuming; it should be something everyone can enjoy and benefit from. I hold a BSc in Nutrition and am a registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (ANutr), with experience working in public health and the UK food industry. You can be confident that the meals and guidance you receive are grounded in current evidence.
As part of the Viva community, I offer free 15-minute nutrition check-ins to subscribers who want a little extra support with their Viva food choices. Contact georgia@viva.je to book your free check-in.
Growing up with a dad who's a brilliant chef, I was surrounded by great food from an early age. But fun fact: I actually spent most of my life as a very picky eater.
Working alongside Miguel in the Viva kitchen changed that. Seeing how thoughtfully ingredients are combined has encouraged me to explore new flavours and discover that healthy food can be bold, creative and genuinely exciting.
When I'm not in the kitchen, you'll usually find me hanging out with friends or getting creative with arts and crafts.
After being diagnosed with Crohn's over 12 years ago, I went through a rollercoaster of health challenges and hospital stays. During this time, Chris and I began exploring the connection between the immune system and gut health more deeply.
Through lived experience, I've learned just how powerful a clean, balanced lifestyle can be – and how much of a difference the right nutrition makes to overall wellbeing. Since making long-term changes, I've been in full remission from Crohn's.
The meals we created for Viva are inspired by our favourite ingredients and go-to dishes, shaped by years of research and personal discovery. Our hope is to support others on the island in finding their own path to a healthier, more vibrant life.
After 12 years of building an international e-commerce business, I decided to focus on what matters most: health and longevity. While I had sleep and exercise dialed in, nutrition remained a challenge—especially during busy days. I started Viva to change that.
In my previous venture, I developed health supplements, built international supply chains, and oversaw warehouse logistics. With Viva, I'm able to apply those same skills to something even more meaningful: delivering nutritious, high-quality meals using the best ingredients at an affordable price — through smart sourcing, production, and logistics.
Being gluten intolerant since childhood, it was important to me that all Viva meals are 100% gluten-free.
For over a decade, I've been helping local businesses connect with customers in more meaningful ways, whether through brand, content or community. I founded Wedigital to support that mission, and later created ROC, the Jersey app, to help islanders discover what's on, support local makers, and feel more connected to the place they live.
Viva is a natural next step, focused on helping people live better by making healthy food simple, accessible, and part of everyday life.
As a dad, I've come to take both my mental and physical health seriously. Since starting Viva, I've been on a transformative journey – eating better, moving more, and finding more energy and happiness than ever before. I want others to feel the same: well-fuelled, well-supported, and well.
