You shouldn’t have to give up great meals just because of a food allergy.
At Betty Jean Cuisine, we create exquisite condiments that are allergen friendly...and made with plant-based ingredients.
You shouldn’t have to give up great meals just because of a food allergy.
At Betty Jean Cuisine, we create exquisite condiments that are allergen friendly...and made with plant-based ingredients.
A good meal deserves real flavor…
without mixing a dressing from scratch every time. Make it easier with our bottled aioli sauces that instantly elevate your meal.
Our Story
As a child, our founder Kala learned how to check ingredient labels to avoid tree nuts and gluten. As an adult, she’s chosen to eat a plant-based diet, further restricting options at the grocery store. At the same time, her sister Jamie is always on the hunt for easy ways to make mealtime both quicker…and better tasting.
After all, plain veggie bowls (or baked fish with lemon juice) can feel bland and boring. So they teamed up with their father Kevin, who’d been whipping up batches of his mom’s homemade sauces for years. Betty Jean’s original recipe resulted in a rich, savory, relish-free tartar sauce that has gotten rave reviews from family and friends for decades.
And now, you can enjoy it with us!
Meet the Family
Inspired by our matriarch, Betty Jean.
Betty Jean was a proud Texan, mother of four, grandmother of nine, and absolutely adored cooking and baking for her family. She was happiest customizing recipes into family favorites. Her spirit of improvisation and mindfulness is the essence of Betty Jean Cuisine.
By bringing family-loved recipes into the modern era of plant-based, allergen-free ingredients, we ensure her legacy continues.
Kala Kleid, President and Founder
Growing up, I struggled with nut allergies, gluten intolerance and sensitivities to soy and dairy products.
I have spent countless hours walking up and down aisles of grocery stores, reading labels and putting back products. I have been annoyed, discouraged and disappointed by brand after brand because of their lack of appreciation for those of us with food sensitivities. It’s my mission to reinvent family favorite recipes that EVERYONE can enjoy. I’m dedicated to offering a brand that is plant-based, free from the top 9 allergens and, most importantly, delicious.
Jamie Kleid, Vice President of Marketing
I’ve struggled with weight most of my life. Eating healthy was a priority, but it was also a challenge for me.
As I watched Kala become extra conscious of what she put in her body for allergy reasons, I began to do the same. With a new found passion for running and eating food with clean ingredients, I lost 65 pounds and changed my lifestyle permanently. I am honored and proud to be a part of Betty Jean Cuisine, creating products that can positively impact others and that taste delicious, too.
Kevin Kleid, Vice President of Sales
As the youngest son of Betty Jean and proud father of Kala and Jamie, I consider myself the bridge between two generations of strong independent women who have a passion for preparing and eating healthy nutritious meals.
From childhood, Kala was determined that although she had dietary restrictions, she didn’t want to be excluded from eating what the rest of the family was having. I started creating meals we could all safely eat, which meant searching the grocery store aisles to find healthy, safe and delicious foods. This led us to create Betty Jean Cuisine. I’m committed to offering our valued customers peace of mind with their food choices.