Discover the essence of Tame & True
Crafted with care, served with purpose
Experience the art of mindful eating with meals that nourish both body and soul.
Our philosophy
Why Tame & True exists
I’ve spent most of my working life helping people feel better, first through personal training and then through food. From bootcamps and cafés in South Africa to meal prep and private cheffing in the UK, one thing has always been clear: people want to eat well, but life gets busy.
I created Tame & True to make that part of life easier.
We make proper food, from scratch, using quality ingredients and plenty of flavour. No food rules, no wellness fads and no pretending that a sad bowl of leaves is a satisfying meal. Just nourishing food that I’d be proud to serve in my own home.
Tame & True is intentionally local and small-batch. I care about what goes into every meal, where the ingredients come from and how the food makes you feel. I don’t believe in cutting corners and if I wouldn’t serve it to someone I love, I won’t serve it to you.
My hope is simple: that you can open your fridge, know something genuinely good is waiting for you, and have one less thing to think about.
What sets us apart
Our unique approach
Small-Batch Cooking
Each meal is crafted in limited quantities, ensuring freshness and attention to detail in every bite.
Seasonal Rotation
Our menu changes weekly, celebrating the flavors of each season and keeping your palate excited.
Local Focus
We prioritize sourcing ingredients from local producers, supporting our community and reducing our carbon footprint.
Personal Touch
Every meal is prepared with care, reflecting Tamaryn's own standards for what she'd serve people she loves.
Meet Tamaryn
I’m Tamaryn. I’m originally from South Africa, and I’m a chef, former personal trainer and the founder of Tame & True.
My career has never followed a perfectly straight line, but it has always come back to the same purpose: helping people feel better. I’ve coached clients through life-changing health journeys, run bootcamps, built meal-prep businesses, owned cafés and cooked privately for clients across South Africa and the UK.
That experience taught me that eating well shouldn’t require endless planning, complicated rules or another app telling you what you’ve done wrong. Most people already know they want to take better care of themselves. They’re simply busy, overwhelmed and tired of food that promises plenty but delivers very little.
Tame & True brings everything I’ve learned together: the knowledge of a trainer, the standards of a private chef and the understanding of someone who knows what real life looks like.
This is a genuinely hands-on business. I’m in the kitchen, developing the menus, tasting the sauces and making sure every meal is something I’m proud to put my name on.
I’m not trying to build another faceless meal-delivery company. I’m building the kind of food business I’ve always wanted to order from: personal, dependable and made by someone who truly cares.
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