Retreat Catering
Nourishing, beautiful food that supports the rhythm of your retreat, whether it is yoga, wellness, creative or corporate.
I can cater a single day or a full residential stay, with meals planned around your programme and your guests’ dietary needs.
Weekend retreat catering
Every meal for your residential weekend, cooked on site by a head chef and assistant from Anglesey.
Below are two example menus, one classic and one fully plant-forward, to show the style and pricing for a group of around 20 guests.
Every booking is built around your group, so dishes, dietary needs and extras can all be tailored.
Salmon, chicken, brisket and vegetarian choices
Example weekend: about £407 per person
Friday evening to Sunday, based on 21 guests. Includes all food, drinks, chef, assistant, preparation and travel.
Cooked breakfasts are an optional extra at £18 per person per day
Friday evening
Canapé reception
£15 per person
Three canapés per guest on arrival.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Roasted butternut squash or pan-fried salmon, cauliflower, mint and pomegranate tabbouleh, charred broccoli, asparagus
and green beans with wasabi dressing.
Finish with sticky toffee and pear pudding with toffee sauce.
Saturday
Continental breakfast
£15 per person
Set up the evening before so guests can eat at leisure. Fresh fruit salad, natural yoghurt with berry compote, fruit smoothie, granola and freshly baked muffins.
Cooked breakfast (optional)
+ £18 per person
Served on top of the continental set-up.
Packed lunch
£15 per person
Pick one of three lunch boxes.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Breast of chicken with wild mushroom risotto, rocket, truffle oil and parmesan (roasted asparagus for vegetarians).
Finish with coconut pannacotta, tropical fruit salsa and almond tuile.
Sunday
Continental breakfast
£15 per person
Same as Saturday.
Cooked breakfast (optional)
+ £18 per person
Served on top of the continental set-up.
Packed lunch
£15 per person
Pick one of three lunch boxes.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Slow braised beef brisket or luxury nut roast, roasted shallots, carrots and parsnips, green beans, mashed and roast potatoes and red wine gravy.
Finish with poached peach meringue, honey mascarpone cream and raspberry compote.
Dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan throughout
Example weekend: about £407 per person
Friday evening to Sunday, based on 21 guests. Includes all food, drinks, chef, assistant, preparation and travel.
Cooked breakfasts are an optional extra at £18 per person per day
Friday evening
Canapé reception
£15 per person
Three canapés per guest on arrival.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Home-baked focaccia (GF option), marinated olives and dipping oils, lemon and garlic parmentier roasts, pepperonata, spinach and lemon houmous with chia, micro herbs and roasted carrots, whipped feta, roasted tomato and white bean salad with basil vinaigrette, lemon and herb crumbed courgettes with garlic aioli.
Finish with upside-down rhubarb and lime tart with vanilla cream (DF, GF,
V).
Saturday
Continental breakfast
£15 per person
Set up the evening before. Daily fruit platter, natural and dairy-free yoghurt, fruit compote, sourdough toast with spreads and preserves, granola with seeds and berries.
Cooked breakfast (optional)
+ £18 per person
Smashed avocado with vine tomato salsa on toasted bloomer, poached or scrambled eggs with chives and fresh chilli (DF, GF, V).
Packed lunch
£15 per person
Pick one of three lunch boxes.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Sweet potato nachos with vegetable and tofu chilli, saffron rice, vegan cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and coriander yoghurt.
Finish with matcha pannacotta and mango salsa (DF, GF, V).
Sunday
Continental breakfast
£15 per person
Same as Saturday, plus overnight oats with chia, kiwi, peach and mango.
Cooked breakfast (optional)
+ £18 per person
Smashed avocado with vine tomato salsa on toasted bloomer, poached or scrambled eggs with chives and fresh chilli (DF, GF, V).
Packed lunch
£15 per person
Pick one of three lunch boxes.
Dinner
From £55 per person
Lentil and cauliflower tabbouleh, imam bayaldi (stuffed aubergines), roasted vegetable polenta chips, tzatziki dressing.
Finish with sticky toffee pudding, honeycomb, roasted pears, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream (GF, DF, V).
Both menus share the same three lunch boxes at £15 per person. Choose one box, or a different one each day. Guests pick a sandwich filling on the morning.
Box A: British classics
Meat: honey roast ham, wholegrain mustard and rocket on malted bloomer
Vegetarian or vegan: roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato houmous and spinach on sourdough
Fish: hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and dill on granary
Every box: sea salt hand-cooked crisps, lemon drizzle slice, apple and grapes, water and apple juice
Box B: Mediterranean
Meat: Italian charcuterie, roasted peppers, rocket and pesto on ciabatta
Vegetarian or vegan: grilled courgette, whipped feta, olive tapenade and basil in a GF wrap
Fish: tuna niçoise on baguette, with egg, green beans and olive
Every box: mixed nuts and dried fruit, olive oil and orange polenta cake (GF), clementine and strawberries, water and blood orange juice
Box C: Bold and fresh
Meat: pulled chicken, chipotle mayo, avocado and slaw in a flour tortilla
Vegetarian or vegan: smashed avocado, roasted chickpeas, pickled red onion and sriracha on rye
Fish: smoked mackerel pâté, cucumber pickle and watercress on malted brown
Every box: seed and oat flapjack bar, salted caramel brownie, mango and pineapple chunks, water and mango and passion fruit juice
Included in every weekend
• Head chef and chef’s assistant for all three event days
• Two preparation and shopping days
• Drinks all weekend: juices, water, teas, fresh coffee and milk alternatives
• Serving platters and preparation equipment
• Bamboo cutlery, napkin and labelling in every packed lunch
• Clearing and a full kitchen clean-down after each meal
• Travel and mileage
Good to know
Payment
A 50% deposit secures your booking. The balance is due 2 weeks before the event.
Cancellation
More than 4 weeks before: deposit refunded in full. 2 to 4 weeks before: deposit retained. Less than 2 weeks before: full balance payable.
If I have to cancel, you get everything back.
Quotes
Quotes are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Kitchen
Your venue needs an oven, hob, refrigeration, hot running water and enough worktop space. Any extra equipment hire is quoted and agreed in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
Please send full details for every guest 2 weeks before the event. Gluten-free and vegan dishes are clearly labelled. Without notice I can’t guarantee allergen-free preparation.
Final numbers
Confirm guest numbers, menu option, lunch box and any optional extras 2 weeks before the event. Final invoicing is based on these numbers.
Seasonal menus
If an ingredient isn’t available, I’ll swap in something of equal quality and value. Menu changes can be agreed beforehand at no extra charge.
Not included
Table linen, crockery, glassware and cutlery for guests, unless agreed separately.
Get a quote for your weekend
Tell me your dates, guest numbers and which option you’re leaning towards, and I’ll put together a menu and quote to suit your group.