In my opinion the most satisfying job for a cook is to cater for a retreat.
Taking full control of the design and cooking of a menu while having no boss peering over your shoulder is a joy for any foodie!
You get to visit interesting places, meet wonderful people and inspire them with your fabulous food!
Yet you do have to be super organized to pull this off well.
To cook for a group of people can be a difficult task in itself, but to provide great, tasty, nutritious food for a week or more, to strangers, in an unfamiliar kitchen, with very little assistance..
Well, it’s bloomin hard work!
Not only is it physically, but also mentally demanding.
The facilities can be limited, the hours long, the logistics can be a nightmare and all plans are subject to change.
That’s why I wrote this guide to help you if you want to cook for retreats or in other group situations. You won’t get this information anywhere else!
I’m going to share with you my hard-earned trade secrets for preparing, organising and implementing a fantastic catering job from beginning to end.
I’m giving you ALL my knowledge about how to make it run smoothly.
I’ve included everything I can think of to help you prepare except for write your menu for you!
I’ve also included some useful lists, charts, tricks and secret ingredients to help it all flow along nicely so that you will emerge on the other side like a (slightly weary) star retreat chef!