Retreat Chef

vegetarian / plant based / holistic

Retreat Chef

vegetarian

plant based

holistic

Farah’s Table

You will find Farah’s Table in the Italian countryside where the days are passing slowly and communal meals are extensively celebrated. Daily life revolves around long tables of delicious food and taking time for a meal, each other and relaxation. The art of slow living. 

It’s all about slowing down, good, nourishing food and connection. An escape from the hectic society, returning to the basics, experiencing complete relaxation and enjoying outdoor life. 

Do you want to immerse yourself in a real Tuscan countryside living? Then Farah’s Table is the place to be. Farah can help you in different ways to make your stay in Italy an unforgettable experience. Want to know how? Then keep reading.

Farah’s Table

You will find Farah’s Table in the Italian countryside where the days are passing slowly and communal meals are extensively celebrated. Daily life revolves around long tables of delicious food and taking time for a meal, each other and relaxation. The art of slow living. 

It’s all about slowing down, good, nourishing food and connection. An escape from the hectic society, returning to the basics, experiencing complete relaxation and enjoying outdoor life. 

Do you want to immerse yourself in a real Tuscan countryside living? Then Farah’s Table is the place to be. Farah can help you in different ways to make your stay in Italy an unforgettable experience. Want to know how? Then keep reading.

Farah as your
holistic retreat chef  

I believe in the power of natural food. Food as medicine but also as a tool to connect with others. My cooking is focused on plant-based food as I think it is a great way to nourish your body and to take care of mother nature. Next to that, I also love to make people connect with each other over delicious meals.

Are you hosting a retreat in Italy and do you want to pamper your guests, spoil them with the best and nourishing meals? And do you want to leave the food catering in professional hands? Or are you renting a villa and you are looking for a chef who takes care of your meals? Farah’s Table is the perfect fit for you. Farah will create a customized menu, take care of everything food wise and she makes sure that you are completely carefree during your retreat.

Do you want to know more? Or would you like to receive a quote? Do not hesitate to send me an e-mail.

Farah as your
relaxation masseur 

Something else I strongly believe in is the power of rest and relaxation. Nowadays we are always alert and our nervous system is always active. It is really hard to find a peaceful state of mind. A great way to unwind is to get a massage. During a massage, you will tune back from your mind into your body and you get the opportunity to experience calmness and tranquility, which is so essential these days. 

Are you in need of an hour of complete relaxation? Are you on holiday here in the area or are you in need of a masseuse for your retreat around Cortona? I am happy to welcome you to my own place for a massage or to create a magical moment of complete relaxation at your retreat or holiday home. Send me a message for availability and pricing.

Want to know more? Please contact Farah!

Want to know more? Please contact Farah!

Cookbook

With years of experience in the (plant based) kitchen and with a thousand ideas for recipes in my mind, a cookbook was a logical next step. In 2025 my first cookbook, ‘Farah’s Retreat Food’, was finally released. The e-book is filled with plant-based recipes to become your own retreat chef at home. Want to order the book? You can find the e-book here.

At this moment I am creating a cookbook with all Italian inspired recipes.  

What others say

What others say

  • For our garden wedding we really wanted a vegetarian and Italian inspired meal to enjoy with our family, friends and kids at long shared tables. Farah made a wonderful proposal that suited us really well. Richly filled snack platters as a starter followed by a delicious Italian buffet with cold and warm platters. My favorite was the caponata. Farah is not only a great chef; she also makes the most colorful and picturesque dishes. Even the guests that weren’t really familiar with vegetarian food were positively surprised. There was something for everyone to enjoy. There was such an abundance of food that even days after our wedding we were able to enjoy the leftovers. It couldn't have been any better.

    Iris
  • Farah and I have worked together three times already and it has been such a pleasure. The meals (and the sweet treats) are a true pleasure. A real feast for the eyes, healthy but most importantly delicious. The participants (and me!), were always looking forward to the next meal. The meals ended up being one of the most important and pleasant parts of the retreat. Next to that, Farah is a very pleasant person to work with. Very calm, skilled, kind and down to earth. She is very easy going to work with but also towards the participants of the retreat. So, I can definitely recommend working with Farah.

    Manon den Otter, Senti Yoga
  • Farah from Farah’s Table has been cooking at my recent retreats and it couldn’t have been a better experience. She was always preparing the most delicious, healthy and nourishing meals with a big variety of fruit and vegetables. And what I actually liked the most is that she’s always zen and very calm and it was always a pleasure to have her company during the meals and to talk to her. She was always there to answer questions. So I can highly recommend Farah for your retreats or catering services.

    Johanna, Tiger&Turtle

Who is Farah?

Farah is a down to earth Dutchie that made her way to Italy in search of a more conscious, simple and calmer life.  

She loves good food, traveling, reading, hiking, being outdoors, drinking a glass of wine and especially enjoying a quiet life. She traded the busy Dutch life for a calmer life in the Italian countryside. She has been a nomad for years, living in her van and traveling around, enjoying the outdoors. A busy and hard-working life never appealed to her and after years of working hard in healthcare and hospitality she has retreated herself to the Italian countryside where’s she living ‘la dolce vita’. And now, she would love to share this life with others.

Do you want to know more about her life? Sign up for the newsletter or follow her on social media. 

Do you want to work with Farah during a retreat? Or do you want to enjoy her cooking or her massages during your holiday? Don’t hesitate to contact her through e-mail or Whatsapp.

Who is Farah?

Farah is a down to earth Dutchie that made her way to Italy in search of a more conscious, simple and calmer life.  

She loves good food, traveling, reading, hiking, being outdoors, drinking a glass of wine and especially enjoying a quiet life. She traded the busy Dutch life for a calmer life in the Italian countryside. She has been a nomad for years, living in her van and traveling around, enjoying the outdoors. A busy and hard-working life never appealed to her and after years of working hard in healthcare and hospitality she has retreated herself to the Italian countryside where’s she living ‘la dolce vita’. And now, she would love to share this life with others.

Do you want to know more about her life? Sign up for the newsletter or follow her on social media. 

Do you want to work with Farah during a retreat? Or do you want to enjoy her cooking or her massages during your holiday? Don’t hesitate to contact her through e-mail or Whatsapp.