Delicious vega(n) meals for your retreat or workshop

            

  • What can I do for you?

    Do you organize retreats or workshops and need a cook? Then this is for you. I can take everything off your hands. Like:

    • breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • menu and recipes

    • take away

    • cakes and desserts

    • set tables and decoration

    • groceries

  • Who are you?

    • You put people first

    • You work with groups of up to 30 people

    • You are looking for a cook who fits in a mindful environment

    • You love vegetarian and organic cuisine

  • A silent force in your kitchen

    I am a professional cook, specialized in vegetarian and vegan cuisine. I work at Kloosterhotel Zin (The Netherlands), among others, with a 100% organically certified (EKO quality mark) kitchen that has a 'Green Key Gold' certification.

    In addition, I regularly work for institutions such as the Hoorneboeg and have been catering for years. In 2019 I provided food for the Les Vaux Foundation during a week of reflection for people with cancer. There I noticed how much satisfaction it gave me to cook not only healthy and organic but also meaningful for a small group of people. That’s when I decided to do this more.

  • Who do you get?

    I am practical, independent, down to earth and flexible. I understand when a program suddenly has to be changed. Special diet preferences are fine. I'd be happy to solve it for you.

    I am a well-organized force in the kitchen, I work hard and in the evening your kitchen is completely clean and tidy again.

  • Why am I bald?

    Yes, you are probably going to ask that question. I am not a Zen Buddhist and I am not sick. I have Alopecia (Female Baldness) and after years of struggle with all kinds of 'solutions' I finally decided that I want to be completely myself and I shaved my head. I want to live an authentic life. And that’s why, as a cook, I like to work in a meaningful environment, close to nature and I cook without meat or fish.

  • A little more background

    I have worked in youth care as a social worker for 10 years. In 2008 I resigned and lived in Nepal for a year.

    I like to work with my hands. My biggest hobby is making swings, which I sometimes hang (a bit civilly disobedient) in public places.

    I like adventure and like to go abroad with you.

WHAT GUESTS SAY….

“I have never tasted this food at other retreats; so varied, delicious and refined. And the decoration looks gorgeous! Really super beautiful.” Dominique

“Even if the course had been crap, the weekend would still have been a success, if only for the food.” Kris

“I'm afraid I've gained a few pounds ;-) Normally I don't eat that much, but it's so delicious. I want to try everything and take a little extra from all your great dishes.” Hannah

“Best falafel ever”. Anne

“You really inspired me to start cooking vegetarian more often. I still eat meat and fish at home, but I really want to cut down. When I taste your food I don't miss it at all. Thank you for that." Wim

“You really spoil us a lot, with all that good food. During yoga I’m distracted because I’m already looking forward to what we will have during lunch”. Sarah

“You MUST write a cookbook, we are all going to buy it.” Nicole

“As a child I suffered because my mother always made me finish my plate. I felt tense for this week because I was afraid of what it would do to me. But it did something wonderful, Ine. The love you put into the food opened me and I was able to enjoy new flavors for the first time. I feel that the old wound can heal now. Thank you so much!" Joke

“Never had such a delicious vegetarian meal. Sophistication”. Han

“Thank you Ine for taking my diet into account. It's amazing how you managed to make something tasty out of it every time.” Mary

“MAGIC! You put so much love into the food. You can really taste that. I enjoyed every single bite.” Marion

Want to know more?

ivandenboomen@gmail.com