Retreat and private chef inspired by Ayurveda
Welcome to My Wholehearted Table
Creating nourishing dishes tailored
for you
Seasonal, tasty and well-balanced food
My Wholehearted Table has grown out of a love of cooking, exploring different tastes and textures and with the belief that food can be good for your heart: healthy to satisfy your physical heart as well as tasty to give pleasure to your senses and emotional heart. It is thus a wholehearted approach to cooking and nourishing ourselves. When I cook for you, I bring dishes which I’ve tried out at my table and invite you to enjoy at your table.
I work as a retreat chef, specialising in vegetarian and vegan food and inspired by Ayurveda. I also love cooking for family or friend get-togethers and can adapt the menu according to your preferences (including fish). With my training in Ayurveda, I am able to offer 1-1 consultations for those looking to make changes to their diet and improve digestion. I will also be running workshops from time to time with a focus on eating seasonally and how to cook simple vegetarian and vegan food.
Enter a world of flavours
Testimonials
‘Claire was an integral part of our retreat and her food absolutely wowed our guests. Having the right food to nourish and support our guests was an important factor for us. Knowing Claire was in the kitchen preparing incredible seasonal, locally sourced meals made our life easier while running a busy retreat. Snacks and fresh food at every meal was amazing and don’t forget all the cake!
Highly recommend Claire.'
Sonia Norman
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Claire catered for us for a 5 night yoga retreat in September 2025. Her Ayurvedic approach to cooking fitted perfectly with what we had envisioned and we were not disappointed. All our guests commented on the quality of the cooking, her attention to detail, and her ‘can do’ attitude. We would highly recommend her.
Christina of Yoga Flow and Bea of Justbe Yoga
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I had the pleasure of working with Claire during my Cotswold Retreat, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to take care of our catering. She truly went above and beyond, preparing delicious, nourishing meals that catered to all our dietary needs with ease and creativity. From breakfast through to lunch, dinner, and even desserts, everything was made with such care and attention—and always served on time. Claire’s hands create magic in the kitchen, and her food was a big part of what made the retreat so special. Beyond her talent, she’s also a beautiful, kind soul whose calming presence added so much warmth to the experience. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Manjit Sohal of Yoga with Manjit
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Claire cooked for my mother’s 70 birthday party. We had 50 guests to feed. Claire did an amazing choice of curries and salads. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. Can highly recommend.
Rowan Presland
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Claire has been our retreat chef on a number of occasions over the last few years. She is a well organised, conscientious chef who has had great feedback from our guests. We are delighted to work with Claire, food is everything on a retreat and she delivers.
Huzur Vadisi