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Flavours of Sophrosyne has emerged from my personal journey to find balance, joy & flow.

I am a qualified Retreat Chef based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, available to cater for plant-based and vegan retreats.

My focus is on providing nutritiously balanced whole food meals, full of flavour and colour. With a whole hearted belief that changing the way you eat, changes the way you feel.

Sophrosyne means a healthy state of mind, characterised by self control, moderation and a deep awareness of one’s true self; resulting in true happiness.

Please get in touch so we can create and collaborate.

Debs

Instagram: @Flavours_Of_Sophrosyne

 

Qualifications:

Bettina’s Kitchen Retreat Chef Academy

Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Nutrition for Life

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering

Food Allergen Awareness Certification

Additional Details

  • Group size(s):up to 8 people, 9 - 12 people, 13 - 17 people
  • Retreat duration:Day retreat, 2-3 days, 4-6 days
  • Meal format(s):Budget/Simple, Plated
  • Food type(s):Vegan, Gluten-free
  • Specialities:Allergy-friendly, FODMAP-friendly, Seasonal food
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    8 Reviews for @flavours_of_sophrosyne

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    Ieva

    1 Reviews

    Bursting with flavour

    5.0/ 5

    I had the pleasure of experiencing Debs’ vegan cooking during a women’s retreat, and it was truly exceptional. The food was simple yet refined, incredibly natural and nourishing, yet bursting with diverse, vibrant flavors. It was light on the body but deeply satisfying for the soul. Not only was everything delicious – it was also a feast for the eyes. Every dish was beautifully adorned with edible flowers and thoughtfully composed down to the smallest detail. You could feel that each meal was made with both love and professionalism — and when you eat food prepared with that kind of care, you know it. I wholeheartedly and warmly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful, meaningful, and truly unforgettable plant-based cuisine!

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    Retreats In Motion

    1 Reviews

    Excellent!

    5.0/ 5

    Debs did the catering for our hiking retreat in France and Spain. We had several vegans with us who required suitable nutrition during the walk, both for breakfasts, midday picnics and evening meals. It was a tough gig, required hiking 100km, sourcing ingredients from local shops with limited options, and often having to make last minute adjustments. Deborah handled it all fantastically. The food was excellent, tasty, healthy and safe, and all within budget. We’re looking forwards to booking Deborah in for every retreat going forwards, and we highly recommend her services.

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    Diana

    1 Reviews

    Comforting, creative, nourishing vegan food

    5.0/ 5

    ✨ 5-Star Vegan Food Review for Debs – Camino Retreat Magic ✨

    Debs, where do we even begin? From the very first breakfast to our final supper together on the Camino retreat, your food was nothing short of extraordinary.

    Every meal you prepared was nourishing, vibrant, and bursting with flavour — a true celebration of plant-based cooking. The vegan breakfasts set the tone for each day of hiking: energizing, satisfying, and always beautifully presented. Lunchtimes were a delight, full of fresh ingredients that left us feeling fueled and cared for.

    But that final supper… it was something truly special. The love and attention you put into that meal created such a memorable, soulful end to the retreat. It felt less like just food and more like a gift — a shared experience that brought us all together around the table.

    Thank you for showing us just how comforting, creative, and nourishing vegan food can be. You fed our bodies and our spirits. We’ll be dreaming of your meals long after the Camino dust has settled!

    #VeganRetreat #CaminoEats #PlantBasedMagic #DebsDoesVegan #FoodThatHeal

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    Scott

    1 Reviews

    Absolutely wonderful

    5.0/ 5

    I just got back from a retreat in France and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, where Debs was doing the catering. It was absolutely wonderful and Debs was a magician, preparing vegan delights for us every day, under very challenging conditions, in terms of what was available and always being on the move! Everyone raved about her cooking and she is so passionate about healthy and tasty plant based food! Thank you Debs, for being a key part of an experience of a lifetime! Can’t recommend Debs highly enough for looking after the food at your retreat or event!

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    Caroline

    1 Reviews

    Full full of colour, flavour and texture

    5.0/ 5

    Debs created 3 beautiful dishes on our retreat, full of colour, flavour and texture. She is passionate about good healthy food and this was shown in her creations. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.

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    Kristina

    1 Reviews

    Definitely a 5 star experience

    5.0/ 5

    Thank you Debs for such a delishious food magic you created for us last Sunday!:) Flavours, textures, colours- it was definitely a 5* experience.

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    Vaida

    1 Reviews

    Always goes the extra mile!

    5.0/ 5

    We chose Debs to cater for our retreat guests and we were so glad that we did! We, hosts, were very pleased of her knowledge, professionalism, cooking and presentation skills. Not only the retreat day was perfect, but the communication and organization beforehand was also impeccable! Debs is very thorough and caring, she will always take that extra mile ensuring the best experience. She easily met our particular requirements (vegan, gluten free, no apples, no almonds for someone’s allergies, etc.) and made such delicious meals that everyone still talks about! Our guests were very happy and fulfilled with her nourishing food. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Let’s not forget that she is very passionate about a healthy nutrition. That passion and love is her secret ingredient that makes everything so special!

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    Clare

    2 Reviews

    Well deserved 5 stars

    5.0/ 5

    I recently attended a retreat in Dorset.
    Debs created three delicious courses of vegan, gluten free, nutritious and beautifully presented food. It was devine. It was so tasty and fresh. It contained all the colours of the rainbow which is how I prefer to eat now.

    If you are considering a retreat or event I wholly recommend Debs to do your catering. Thank you so much Debs for the care and love you put into to your menus. X

    Five stars are well deserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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