Event & Retreat Catering
Whole-food catering is an extension of how I cook and live - intuitively, seasonally, and with care.
Meals are vegetarian, balanced, and deeply nourishing, prepared with an emphasis on simplicity, quality ingredients, and presence in the process. Cooking is approached as a mindful practice, creating food that feels grounding, supportive, and generous.
Over the past five years, I’ve worked as a retreat chef with Happy Buddha Retreats and Thrive Retreats, where food plays a central role in supporting people through rest, reflection, and connection. Through this work, my appreciation for nourishment has only deepened - not just for the food itself, but for what it offers people when they’re able to relax, be cared for, and eat well without the background concerns of planning, cooking, or logistics.
This offering is well suited to retreats, workshops, group gatherings, and events where food is intended to support people - not distract from the experience.
What to expect:
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Food as Medicine
Seasonal, whole-food menus prepared with intention to support balanced nourishment and overall wellbeing.
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The Process Matters
Half the magic of a nourishing meal comes from the care taken in preparing it. Cooking is approached as a mindful practice - fresh, simple, and attentive - creating food that feels grounding, generous, and easy to enjoy.
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Dietary Inclusive
Menus may be tailored to suit a wide range of needs including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian/vegan, allergies, and other requirements, so everyone feels comfortably catered for.
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Food that Supports the Experience
Whether for a retreat, workshop, or gathering, meals are designed to complement the rhythm of the day - steady energy, clear thinking, and space for meaningful connection.
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Nutrition Insights
When aligned with your event, I can share light, practical insights about the ingredients and principles behind the meals - helping guests feel more connected to what they’re eating without it feeling clinical or instructional.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Catering is available for retreats, workshops, wellbeing events, community gatherings, and private group experiences. Offerings are tailored to suit the size, format, and intention of each event.
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Menus are whole-food focused and primarily vegetarian, designed to feel balanced, nourishing, and satisfying. Meals are generally served buffet-style and include a base, a main, side dishes, salads, and dessert.
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Yes. I aim to accommodate common dietary needs including gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegetarian, vegan, and allergies where possible. Requirements are discussed during the planning process to ensure everyone feels comfortably catered for.
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Catering is quoted based on group size, number of meals, service style, and location. Please get in touch with your event details and I’ll provide a tailored proposal.
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Yes. Catering includes preparation, service, and clean-up so you and your guests can remain present and focused on the experience. Depending on the size of the event, other kitchen-hands might be working alongside me.
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3-6 months in advance is recommended, particularly during peak seasons. Reaching out early helps ensure availability and allows time to plan menus thoughtfully.