Retreat at Home

I bring my culinary and naturopathic training into your kitchen to create health-supportive, wholefood meals tailored to your personal health goals, tastes and needs. Meals can be individually packed, or for a family.

I will personalise your menu towards any of your dietary preferences with the main goal being healthy foods with carefully selected seasonal and local ingredients. I can visit your home as often or as little as you need, but most clients will use the service on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

After an initial 15 minute discovery call I will send you a new client questionnaire, to gain details on your health goals, cooking needs, food likes and dislikes. Then we’ll book in time for me to come to your home and do a kitchen stocktake. Before each visit I will send you a personalised meal plan for your approval. On the scheduled cooking day I shop, cook, package all the food in the fridge or freezer and leave your kitchen sparkling clean!

All menus are personalised to your needs, however a typical visit can include:

• 3 main dishes with sides (each main serves at least 4 adults) - we encourage leftovers for easy lunches!

• 1 large salad or soup (6—8 serves)

• 1 baked good or breakfast item (10-12 serves)

Mains would typically be a meat or vegetarian protein-based dish and a side of wholegrain + veggies (or just plenty of veggies if grain-free). All meals can be stored fresh, or frozen options available for longer term storage.

I quote based on individual needs, using a service fee + costs of groceries. Prices for in-home cooking services typically start at $450/day + groceries. The service fee includes personalised meal planning in advance, grocery shopping prior to the visit, all cooking, storage and full clean up on the day.

Grocery costs are billed separately and will depend on the agreed menu plan. Things that can impact grocery cost include vegetarian or meat based dishes, organic on conventional produce, types and number of dishes on the menu. However, I can give you an estimate prior.

Yes, I love to prepare meals for those looking to recreate a retreat experience at home. Typically meals will be prepared for a weekend, but this can be adapted to needs depending on availability. A standard 2 Day Vegetarian Retreat Package includes

• 2 dinners (Friday night and Saturday night, or Saturday night, Sunday night)

• 2 breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday)

• 2 lunches (Saturday and Sunday)

• 1 snack, with enough serves for 2 days

• Personalised herbal tea according to health goals

Optional extras, 1:1 Naturopathic Consultation prior (via zoom) with menu, teas and optional supplements tailored to your health history and goals.

I have experience designing and cooking menus according to a range of therapeutic eating plans such as gluten free, paleo, SIBO, vegan or vegetarian, low-FODMAP, AIP, anti-inflammatory, ketogenic, and allergy-friendly diets. As a Naturopath I have a good understanding of the goals and inclusions of each of these diets and can work closely with you to tailor a menu accordingly.

I currently provide personal chef services in the following areas in Sydney - Northern Beaches, Lower North Shore, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs. If you live outside these areas I do provide one-off services, depending on location as well as 1:1 cooking class