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Seasonal, Ayurvedic-inspired plant-based food designed to elevate the retreat experience.

Hi, I’m Kasia.

I help facilitators to provide a unique experience through food. I’m Many Things! With a background in interior design and textiles, design education and yoga, I bring a highly creative and intuitive touch to every plate. I undertsand  the language of retreat: as a yoga teacher and regular retreat contributor, I intuitively understand the flow of the day and how food can support it.

At the heart of my cooking is providing a nutritious, plant-based food, full of flavour and colour that is gut and earth friendly. All meals are 100% plant-based* and free from refined ingredients inspired by  the principles of Ayurveda. I have cooked on retreats in the UK and France.

(*vegetarian options will be considered on request).

I have trained with Bex from the Mindful Kitchen in  Ayurvedic Plant-based retreat cheffing. 

My interest in Ayurveda began with a trip to India where I started learning and understanding more about using food as a foundation for all aspects of health. I learnt to pay more attention to pairing ingredients using a spectrum of tastes and diverse spices to support a balanced and holistic approach to wellbeing. I apply these principled to design menus to reflect different seasons and as much as possible is made from scratch: sauces, ferments, pickles, dressing are all made by me.  Meals are prepared using locally sources ingredients prioritising organically grown fresh produce. I design food to reflect your retreat’s atmosphere, pace, and energy, making each dish a memorable part of the experience – creative, intentional, and deeply nourishing.

What I offer

  • Retreat Catering ( from one day to full week)
  • Private Chef Catering
  • Cooking Workshops inspired by Ayurveda
  • Supper Clubs
  • Menu Design & Consultation (remote or in-person)
  • Post retreat gifts (eg. recipe books, spice blends, goodie bags)

I specialise in plant-based menus (can also deliver vegetarian dishes)

Specialities

  • Plant-based yoga and wellness retreats, and private events catering, inspired  by my travels, seasons, land and Ayurveda
  • Seasonal, organic and locally sourced ingredients
  • Seasonal menu and meal planning aligned with the character of your event responding to nutritional requirements and dietary preference of participants
  • Gluten-free and allergen-free meals that don’t compromise on flavour
  • food styling and presentations

Seasonal Sample Menu and Rates are available on request.

Are you ready to bring nourishing, vibrant meals to your retreat?

Get in touch to check availability

email: kasia@kasiahamilton.com

call: +44(0) 7727120988

DM: kasia_hamilton_chef

www.kasiahamilton.com/retreat-chef

I am based in East Sussex, but open to opportunities further afield around the UK and abroad.

Additional Details

  • Group size(s):1-1, up to 8 people, 9 - 12 people, 13 - 17 people
  • Retreat duration:Day retreat, 2-3 days, 4-6 days, 7-10 days, 11-14 days, 15+ days
  • Meal format(s):Buffet, Family style, Plated
  • Food type(s):Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
  • Specialities:Allergy-friendly, Ayurveda, Cooking demos, Seasonal food, Workshops
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    13 Reviews for @kasia_hamilton_chef

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    Erika Tourell

    1 Reviews

    Fantastic Food – Thank you so much!

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia created the most delicious variety of savoury and sweet treats for the participants of my day-long workshop in Sussex. She is very talented and was a delight to have around. Everyone loved the food. I could taste the love. Highly recommend Kasia to anyone looking for high-quality catering.

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    Tam

    1 Reviews

    An absolute joy to work with

    5.0/ 5

    I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Kasia across multiple retreats and events, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is, quite simply, a culinary alchemist. Kasia has this rare gift of creating food that is simultaneously vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and health-focused – yet so utterly delicious that guests would never know they’re eating “free-from” cuisine. In fact, participants consistently tell me the food was a highlight of their entire retreat experience. That’s the magic of Kasia’s cooking. Her meals are beautifully presented, thoughtfully balanced, and bursting with flavour. She has an intuitive understanding of what nourishes both body and soul, and somehow manages to make every single dish feel like a treat rather than a restriction. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, she elevates simple, wholesome ingredients into something truly special. Beyond her incredible talent in the kitchen, Kasia is an absolute joy to work with – professional, reliable, warm, and deeply attuned to the energy and needs of a retreat setting. She understands that food is medicine, and her offerings genuinely support the transformative work happening in our programmes. If you’re looking for a retreat chef who will wow your guests while supporting their wellbeing, look no further. Kasia is simply the best. — Tam

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    Kasia Orzalkiewicz

    1 Reviews

    More than meals – true energetic nourishment

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia nourished us beautifully during the Kundalini Touch training in November. Her vegan cooking went far beyond feeding us – it held and grounded us through a week of profound energetic work. Every meal felt intentional, like she understood exactly what our bodies needed as we moved through such deep transformation. What struck me most was how effortlessly she worked with everyone’s dietary needs. There was no drama, no compromise in flavor or creativity – just abundant, delicious food that somehow made us all feel seen and cared for. Her dishes were both grounding and vibrant, which is exactly what we needed during that intensity. I’m still thinking about her flavors and techniques. She has this gift for making plant-based food feel truly nourishing – not just physically, but in a way that supports the whole experience of being in your body and doing deep inner work. Thank you, Kasia, for feeding us so well. ❤️

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    Lil

    1 Reviews

    Can I please have more Aioli…

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia was chef at the Kundalini Touch training I attended in November. All vegan, highly available nurishing food to power and ground our bodies during a week of high- energy work. Like in Hogwarts, the table was set for all meals, with magical deliciousness. Allllll my intolerance were catered for without any fuzz.. Loved every single bite and got so inspired by the food to buy a big – girl blender myself now – to make THAT Aioli of hers all the time 🥳 Thank you Kasia… ❤️

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    Perle B

    1 Reviews

    The best retreat chef! 🌟

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia was the chef on the yoga retreat that I hosted, and I highly highly recommend her! From our first interaction, she took the time to understand the goals of my retreat, aligning meals and recipes to suit the retreat. She went above and beyond throughout the weekend, from incredible breakfasts to start our day, to the most delicious (but healthy) snacks, and warming dinners! The food was such a highlight of our weekend, guests spoke so highly of each meal. Every dish was made with care, and genuine attention to detail. I’m so happy that Kasia and I worked together, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone as I’d love to work with her again in the future. Alongside being an incredible chef, Kasia is such a lovely person and brings such a great energy to the retreat. Thank you again! ✨

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    Ambre

    1 Reviews

    Highly recommend!!!

    5.0/ 5

    Everything Kasia made for us guests at the retreat was unreal – so delicious, healthy, varied, and full of flavour. It was a real treat everytime. Beyond the food itself, Kasia is wonderful to speak to, and brings amazing energy. Highly recommend ♥️

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    Laura Reid-Garman

    1 Reviews

    Amazing food

    5.0/ 5

    I’ve just returned from a 3-day retreat with the Pearle Exhale 108 community, and one of the absolute highlights was the food- thanks to the talented Kasia. Every meal and snack she prepared was bursting with flavour. All the food looked and tasted incredible and there was so much colour included which brings me so much joy!!! One of the standout elements was her homemade Palestinian shatta – I wanted to put it on everything. The fact that much of the food was vegetarian and gluten-free meant I didn’t have to overthink a single meal 🙂 Kasia was just as warm and inspiring as her food – she spoke with such passion about her cheffing journey, her love for certain ingredients and techniques, and the cultural stories behind many of the dishes she created. She was generous in sharing tips and even recipes, and I can’t wait to try recreating some of these dishes at home!!! I left the retreat feeling energised & nourished. Thank you Kasia!

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    AR

    1 Reviews

    Delicious food

    5.0/ 5

    The food was fantastic, such variety of healthy and seasonal meals with plenty of snacks in between! Every meal was a treat and left me feeling nourished and inspired! Kasia was open to answering questions about the food and recipes, would recommend 🙂

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    Kardelen A

    1 Reviews

    Amazing food during our yoga retreat

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia’s food was amazing, fully seasonal and so nourishing. She spoiled us with so many healthy snacks as well! Thanks so much once again for taking care of us

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    Katya B

    1 Reviews

    Yoga retreat in Chamonix

    5.0/ 5

    Having Kasia at the retreat I was organising was such a gift. I could always count on her to take care of the food, and she did it with so much love. The meals were nourishing, ayurvedically inspired, and simply delicious — from the yummy chocolate fudge to those amazing vegetable pancakes. Many of us picked up a few cooking tricks from her along the way. And beyond the food, Kasia brought a lot of fun into the group. I’m really grateful she was part of the retreat. 🙏

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    Nigina94

    1 Reviews

    Delicious and creative plant based food!

    5.0/ 5

    I was fed by Kasia during a long weekend yoga retreat, and boy, was it wonderful! Kasia’s recipes are creative and filling, with special attention paid to nutrients and macros. I fell in love with her almond butter chocolate dates, and got inspired to try making desserts with silken tofu! Kasia was flexible and adapted her menus to what was available in the local supermarket. She is also a pleasure to chat with and a truly beautiful soul!

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    Edyta M

    1 Reviews

    Summer event in the forest 🌳

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia’s food was a real pleasure from start till very end 🙂 She enjoyed making a list as well as the whole meal preparation. Every ingredient had its own and right place. All made and served with a greatest smile and real heart as Kasia not only loves cooking but also enjoyes taking all guests into a real food heaven. Kasia’s plant based menu during my event was a symphony of flavors, with each component perfectly cooked and seasoned. We could really taste the love and care that goes into their food. Highly recommend! 🙂

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    Karen

    1 Reviews

    Highly recommend!

    5.0/ 5

    Kasia’s food on my retreats is always a winner with my students! She puts so much thought and care into what she creates and all the food is wholesome, delicious and aligned with the principles of Ayurveda. She provides a delicious meal but also plenty of tasty snacks which I almost can’t believe are free from any nasty sugars – so tasty. Kasia is a great asset to any retreat! 🙏

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