For a group · from 6 to 30 guests

Your retreat, a plant-based chef in the kitchen

Yoga, meditation, walking or writing: you hold the programme, the chef holds the kitchen. Seasonal meals, served at the time of your sessions.

Two chefs at the stove

How it works

Three steps to a retreat, served

  1. You describe the group and the programme

    The dates, the place, the number of guests, the session times, the dietary needs.

  2. You receive a quote within 24 h

    A daily package, the meals planned and what is included, groceries included.

  3. The chef cooks every day

    Alone or as a duo, the chef follows the rhythm of your programme and leaves the kitchen clean.

The package

Daily, on quotation

Groceries, cooking, service and washing-up are included in the package.

Daily package

From 6 to 30 guests

Every meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner, set around your programme. The quote depends on the number of guests and the meals planned.

On quotation · groceries included

As a duo

Virgile and Anne Claire, from 10 guests

From 10 guests, Virgile comes with Anne Claire. Two chefs in the kitchen, for a large group served at the right moment.

Tables that fit

Three tables for a group

They are the basis of the quote and adjust to the season and the programme.

The chef

Virgile Escalant, 40 retreats cooked

Virgile Escalant at the market, choosing vegetables
Virgile EscalantSerres, Corbières · travels up to 100 km
  • Certified Vert la Table
  • Identity verified
  • Organic produce
  • House sourdough
5.0 · 1 reviewRetreat: daily package · on quotation · groceries included

His experience

Groups, programmes, seasons

Chef and plant-based nutrition researcher, life-science engineer. He has cooked for 40 retreats, notably at Maison ilā and Centre Harmonia.

See his page and his dates →

FAQ

The retreat, in four questions

How much does a chef for a retreat cost?

A daily package, from 6 to 30 guests, on quotation: it depends on the number of guests, the meals of the day and the programme. Groceries, cooking, service and washing-up are included.

When does the chef come as a duo?

From 10 guests, Virgile comes with Anne Claire. With two in the kitchen, meals follow the rhythm of the programme, even for a large group.

Which meals are planned in a day?

Those of your programme: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. We set them around the times of your sessions.

In which venues?

In your retreat venue or at a partner venue, up to 100 km around Serres. The first partner venues are on their way.

Your quote, within 24 h

The dates, the place, the group and the programme: we come back to you with a daily package.

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