Plant-Powered Retreat Chef
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- Food type(s)Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Main Speciality
- Meal format(s)Plated, Family style, Buffet, Budget/simple
- Where I workEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Group sizesup to 8 people, 9 - 12 people, 13 - 17 people
- Retreat length(s)2-3 days, 4-6 days, 7-10 days, 11-14 days
- My Instagram@brodies_pantry
A bit about me
Hello, I'm Caroline, founder of Brodie's Pantry.
About Me
I specialise in Plant-based cooking with a strong focus on seasonality and sustainability. As a self-taught chef, I've had the privilege of training under Bettina Campolucci Bordi at The Retreat Academy in London and Bali, where I honed my skills and refined my approach to creating nourishing meals. My journey into the world of wellness and food is rooted in my background as a former NHS nurse, which has deeply influenced my passion for health, wellbeing and the connection between food and the body.
My Food Blog (Brodies_pantry) on Instagram is a reflection of this creativity, allowing me to experiment with flavours, different cuisines, allergen and styles and storytelling as I often share recipes and the inspiration behind them. My favourite cuisine to cook is Asian, (Bold, Balanced and Soulful ). I love collaborating with clients to craft magical menus and memorable mealtimes, ensuring every detail reflects care, intention and a deep connection to nourishing the body and soul.
When it comes to cooking for retreats, one of the things I care most about is making sure every guest feels safe, seen, and nourished. I have experience working with guests who are dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free and more.
I'm based in a rural community in Renfrewshire, but I'm happy to travel across Scotland and beyond for the right collaborations. When I'm not in the kitchen, you'll likely find me walking my dog, watching my son windsurf or cheering my daughter at the football pitch.
Let's work together to create an unforgettable culinary experience at your next retreat.
Love Caroline xx
A snapshot of my work
"Caroline was lovely to deal with from the very start, listened to my requests and boy did she deliver! The food was exquisite and I was blown away time after time with the taste, presentation and variety of healthy, nutritious food. My request for dairy and gluten free and refined sugar free and Caroline absolutely delivered. Our guests were blown away with the quality and some commented that they hadn't expected the food to be incredible as it was. Needless to say we will always have to have Brodie's Pantry on our retreats in the future as requested also by our guests. Far exceeded my requests and indeed my expectations! " Source Fiona Norval - Retreat Host - October 2024
"We felt very lucky to find Caroline for our retreat weekend. From the presentation to the taste we felt we were dining in a restaurant (5 star). Nothing was too much bother for Caroline. You could tell the ingredients were fresh and well thought out for each meal. She had listened to our requests and at no point did we feel hungry during the day. Even sharing her recipes afterwards. I look forward to trying out and incorporating more plant based dishes in our family menu. Thank you for taking a lot of stress out of the weekend, we can't wait for the next one. " Source Pamela Laird - Retreat Host - October 2024
"I have been lucky enough to have sampled some of Caroline's amazing cooking on a few occasions. Yesterday, Caroline supplied me with my lunch ad wow, talk about a taste sensation. I had sweet potato, wild leaf tabbouleh with nettle pesto. Honestly was delicious and all the flavours went together beautifully. Honestly, would recommend Caroline (Brodies's Pantry) to anyone thinking of hiring her for an event. her imagination and passion come through in her dishes as well as her awareness for nutrition and sourcing interesting ingredients." Source The Wee Therapy Room. - April 2024
