Retreat Chef Training: Graduate Testimonials
“I stepped into The Mindful Kitchen training with a very practical intention: I wanted to feel more confident cooking plant-based meals for multiple. I was looking for hands-on skills, structure, and self- confidence in the kitchen.
What I didn’t expect was how deeply this training would shift my relationship with food and cooking altogether. Beyond gaining practical tools and confidence, it awakened an even greater love for real, wholesome food and the joy of preparing meals with intention and care.
Bex showed me that cooking for retreats is not just about recipes or logistics, but about nourishment, intention, and enjoyment, for the people you cook for and for yourself. I now truly enjoy the practical side of preparation and feel grounded and inspired in the kitchen.
I am incredibly grateful for this training and would recommend it to anyone wanting to cook with more confidence, mindfulness, and love. Thank you Bex!”
— Mary, Nutritionist, Belgium
“If you’re looking for a change in career (as I am about to do), to broaden your knowledge or perhaps steer away from western medicine - this course is for you! I am so happy that I applied and I can only recommend the course to anyone, thanks Bex!”
— Oliver, Former Restaurant Chef, London
“Bex is a very knowledgeable chef with a lot of experience and a great way of delivering all her knowledge. The blend of live stream, recorded, written material and in person retreat worked so well for me and enabled me to continue working. All the sessions were well planned and easy to follow.
I am very grateful to Bex for the experience and Ayurvedic cooking knowledge I have gained plus would strongly recommend the course.”
— Clare Broomhead, Yoga Teacher, Cheshire
“I can’t recommend this course enough! Bex’s attention to detail, careful planning and kind nature made the experience truly memorable. I’ve learnt so much and I’m so grateful for the people I met, food I cooked and tasted, and all the encouragement along the way.”
— Serina, Yoga Teacher, London
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you again. I just keep thinking how truly held and supported I felt throughout the course and during the retreat. All the knowledge you’ve imparted has really given me so much inspiration, a strong foundation as a retreat chef and of Ayurvedic cooking and a sense of possibly to pursue my own retreat chef journey in the future.”
— Dori, Manchester
“When I got the information about the course, I was a bit afraid that I wouldn't enjoy the online aspect of it, but it was the opposite, I really enjoyed being able to cook from my own kitchen and to ask questions while I was cooking and having lots of food at the end.
The video content was fantastic, easy to follow, with a focus on dishes that make a lot of difference on a retreat table.
The in-person retreat was just the icing on the cake, a very special way to end the journey, meet everybody, practice what we learnt, and spend time together. An amazing experience!”
— Juliana, Plant-based Chef, Dublin
“The whole experience was incredible. Thank you Bex, for reigniting my passion for cooking, for reconnecting me with my happy place, for sharing so much of your knowledge and making Ayurveda so accessible and so easy to understand.”
— Danusia, Plant-based Chef & Forager, Wales
“The Retreat Chef Training is an absolute joy and I’ve learnt so much about Ayurveda, health, and nutrition. The practical sessions are perfectly paced and the wonderful by-product is the delicious food I get to eat at the end of the training day.
Bex is a natural teacher and a beautiful soul. The community she has created for her students is very supportive, welcoming and inspiring.”
— Karen, Lancashire, UK
“It’s the best thing I’ve done! I’ve always had a passion for cooking but the knowledge and practical learning has been exceptional. All future students will love it.”
— Susie, Manchester