A sustainable and versatile chef, designing bespoke menus with an international twist.
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- Food type(s)Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Meat / Fish
- Main Speciality
- Meal format(s)Family style, Buffet, Budget/simple, Other, Plated
- Where I workEngland, Wales, Asia, Australia, Northern Ireland, USA, Europe, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, Benelux, Scandinavia, Germany, Turkey, Croatia, Switzerland, Austria
- Group sizesup to 8 people, 21+ people, 9 - 12 people, 13 - 17 people
- Retreat length(s)2-3 days, 4-6 days, 7-10 days, 11-14 days, 15+ days
- My Instagram@pohs_creation
A bit about me
Hi, I'm Poh, your retreat chef.
In 2015, I made the decision to leave my corporate career and immerse myself in the spiritual culture of Ubud, Bali, where I spent several years exploring the region and nearby countries. During this transformative period, I pursued professional training at Ashburton Chef Academy and Bettina's Kitchen Academy. With over 5 years of experience working in restaurants, hotels, gastro-pubs, and diverse culinary settings, I have developed a versatile approach to cooking. After earning my BSc (Hons) in Food Studies, I deepened my commitment to sustainability by focusing on sustainable food practices, sourcing locally, and minimizing waste in my culinary processes. Today, I combine this understanding of sustainability with my culinary expertise to create bespoke, nourishing menus for retreats, ensuring they align with both the needs of guests and the health of the planet.
When you hire me, I will take the time to understand your retreat's specific needs and design a bespoke menu tailored to your preferences and budget.
A snapshot of my work
“I hired Poh at short notice for a six night retreat, and was delighted to have found her- her food is delicious and she is flexible, honest and hardworking. Initially I was nervous about letting go of the cooking, but it quickly became apparent that I could relax and completely trust her to take care of things. Poh designed a menu that fit our needs and was responsive and communicative beforehand. At the retreat she was inventive (she’s excellent at turning leftovers into something new and tasty) and efficient, and we took advantage of her expertise to have a wide variety of lovely Western and Asian food. Thank You Poh!” Charlie, Retreat Host
“Poh was cooking on a residential writing week in Devon where I was one of eight participants. All meals were provided and were always excellent. Her food was imaginative, healthy and delicious- and as I lived in Malaysia and Singapore, some of it reminded me of the best Peranakan food. I also remember her saffron panna cotta with cardamom syrup which was incredible.” Retreat Guest
“Poh helped us out for several weeks while we were in between full time chefs and she never let us down. Worked to a high standard and a couple of times saved us from huge problems by changing her plans to help us last minute. I’d highly recommend Poh.” GM of Mill End Hotel, Devon“Poh and the team stepped in last minute to cater for an event and did a fantastic job. Great food and service and happy guests all round!” Client from 'Be Our Chef'
