In 2019, Katy and Jose Rosa made a life-changing decision by starting a new venture in an industry they knew little about. When their backs were against the wall in the wake of recent layoffs from the oil and gas industry, they put everything they had into starting a food delivery service here in the Pittsburgh area. The pandemic and its devastating effects on brick-and-mortar restaurants actually gave their fledgling mobile food operation a boost. During an uncertain time when people were looking for healthy food options, Katy and Jose were able to deliver their 100% plant-based meals straight to their customers’ doors. Today, Everest Eats, which they named after their son, Everest, is a thriving family business.
When Katy and Jose Rosa found themselves out of work in 2019, they decided to try something completely different. After years of working in oil and gas, they were worn out by the ups and downs of such a cyclical industry. Much to Jose’s surprise, Katy had just started to feed their family 100% plant-based meals. He couldn’t believe how great the food tasted and how good he felt, so he naturally wanted to share it with extended family and friends. It was right around this time that they were asked to cater a company event. That evening, their food was a big hit, and the idea for Everest Eats was born.
Although their menu is totally plant-based, they continuously receive rave reviews from vegans and meat eaters alike. The homemade ingredients, rich flavors, and hearty nature of the meals have wide appeal and have won over followers of all types of diets. Katy and Jose are inspired by their two children, Everest and Denali, and creating a sustainable business that is environmentally sensitive is an important factor in the choices that they make. Almost two years into operation and Everest Eats is a full-blown family business with Katy’s mom and dad now involved in the creation of the mouth-watering dishes and desserts that come from their commercial kitchen.
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YOU CAN REACH KATY AND JOSE ROSA AT:
Website: https://www.everesteats.com
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