Retreat Chef
I'm Chamiah, a plant-based retreat chef who adores the very specific kind of alchemy created on retreat. I am completely self taught, developing my skills and knowledge in the kitchen through years of practice, right from the very first cakes I baked while on a stool in my Nana's kitchen.
I specialise in celebrating plants on the plate. Using wild foraged and seasonal ingredients that connect people to the land. Food is an integral part of retreats, an opportunity for guests to deepen relationships, be looked after, comforted, nourished and really feel taken care of.
I really do believe food to be synonymous with love and after years of feeding hundreds of guests from all over the world I've come to understand just what it is your guests truly need to be wowed, comforted and nourished every time they sit down to break bread.
If you're ready to offer your guests memorable and inspiring dining experiences that are talked about long after the retreat ends, get in touch and together we'll explore whats possible for your next retreat.
Testimonials
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Helen || Yoga Retreat Peak District
Working with Chamiah on retreat was such a great experience. Her food is utterly delicious, incredible quality, keeps us yogis happy and full throughout the retreats. Chamiah is so professional and easy to deal with when preparing for retreats and during the retreat. She is lovely with guests which as the host I really appreciate. I particularly love how organised, tidy and calm she is - it really helps with the atmosphere of the retreat. The food Chamiah creates is always presented beautifully and feels like a perfect combination of hearty and healthy. Thanks Chamiah, looking forward to our next retreat together this summer.
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Sarah || Hiking Retreat Cornwall
I absolutely love working with Chamiah. She is not only a wonderful person, but she also brings a calm, organised, and methodical approach to her work—even in some fairly challenging cooking conditions, such as being outdoors and on the move during our walking retreats.
Her food is truly delicious and deeply nourishing, a genuine treat for the senses. Everything is prepared with so much care and love, and our participants are always overjoyed to be fed so well. It is consistently one of the main highlights of our retreats.
I sincerely hope we continue to work with Chamiah for many years to come—she really is the best. -
Arizona || Artists Retreat Cornwall
Chamiah’s food was nothing short of exceptional. My guests were raving about every meal, with more than one person saying it was the best retreat food they had ever experienced. Beyond her incredible talent as a chef, Chamiah brought such a gentle, calming presence to the space — it felt like we were being nourished on every level. Her care, attention, and energy added so much to the retreat as a whole. I cannot recommend her highly enough and will absolutely be inviting her to cater future retreats. Truly a 10/10 experience.
