My journey to becoming a retreat chef started as a young teenager with a natural flair and passion for cooking for friends and family. It was only to be expected that I would start a career in hospitality, eventually opening up my own licensed café in northwest London in 2006, which offered a home-from-home dining experience, including handcrafted afternoon teas and patisserie.

During these 13 years of restaurant ownership, I discovered a love of yoga and experienced for myself the intrinsic connection between healthy, mindful eating and wellness. This ignited my love affair with all things plant-based and, in particular, influenced my cooking style.

Having sold the business in 2019, I am now based in my home town of Brighton, where we are lucky to have such a vibrant food-scene which continues to be a constant source of inspiration.

Returning to Brighton was a very natural draw; I grew up here and always found great solace in the landscape of the South Downs and its coastline. I am forever grateful for my life by the sea and the opportunities this new chapter brings.

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