Our Story:
food should bring people
together - not leave
anyone out.
Balance Me began with a simple belief: food should bring people together - not leave anyone out.
As more people lean into plant-based living or navigate dietary restrictions, we saw a gap on menus across the country. While others were served chef-crafted meals, vegans, gluten-free eaters, and the health-conscious were often left
with uninspired salads or side dishes that felt like an afterthought.
We knew there had to be a better way.
Voila, ‘Balance Me’ Was born! We’re here to make it easier for cafés and restaurants to offer vibrant, gut-friendly, plant-based options - without sacrificing flavour or overloading the kitchen.
Founder Olivia has always seen food as a powerful tool for healing and joy. Her
background in psychology and human nutrition, combined with years working
and travelling in the food industry, led her to create a business that not only
makes plant-based cooking easier for chefs, but better for people and the planet.
Balance Me is on a mission to make plant-based dining easier, tastier, and more inclusive - one kitchen at a time.
Why Balance Me?
Every product is handmade in small batches in Wanaka using high-quality ingredients.
With Balance Me there’s no shortcuts, no compromises.
Created by a qualified Founder with a BSc in Psychology and Human Nutrition. Every product is grounded in science and crafted with care - so you can feel good about what you’re serving.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free.
Our range is crafted to include everyone at the table.
From our kitchen to yours - we deliver our frozen goods, ready to heat & eat, anywhere in New Zealand.