FOOD ALCHEMY –
RETREATS, EVENTS, PRIVATE DINING
At the heart of every gathering is nourishment— the moment when people come together to connect, reflect, and nourish body and spirit.
Drawing from a global perspective shaped by my Japanese heritage, extensive travel, and an intuitive understanding of the connection with food and the body, I craft nourishing food with deep flavours, fresh and full of colour and vitality.
My ethos honors the land first. Each dish is an act of reverence to the earth celebration of seasonal abundance, sourced from local farms and ethical producers in a way that contributes to the well being of the whole ecosystem.
Menus are curated for each event, designed to elevate vitality, and inspire inner harmony without compromising on sensory richness and the pleasure of nourishment.
My kitchen is free from refined sugar and low in gluten, allowing whole grains and nutrient-dense ingredients to shine.
My offering includes ferments, living vinegars, microgreens, and bespoke condiments handcrafted in-house, and adapts effortlessly to a range of dietary preferences.
Raw vegan cake with spiced dark chocolate and figs, served with fresh summer fruits
Puglian fennel salad with shaved persimmon, radish, and foraged wild rocket
Slow roasted autumn vegetables on a bed of thyme-infused fava bean puree
Retreat Cuisine
Seasonal menus designed to support your work whilst creating moments of comfort and enjoyment around the table.
Menus are tailored to align with your retreat’s objectives, guest's needs, and location.
Events & celebration
Abundant, well-composed menus that accommodate a range of preferences without compromising quality. From generous grazing tables to plated dinners, each experience enhances the tone of your event and is grounded in sustainability and well sourced ingredients.
Private Chef Services
Bespoke in-house culinary experiences ranging from intimate meals to extended meal planning and daily nourishment tailored to your routine.
Every collaboration begins with understanding your tastes, routine, and dietary requirements. From there, I prepare you seasonal meals to balance and nourish the body.
Rocha pear, blueberry, and arugula salad with homemade pickled onion, shaved walnut, and wild garlic blossoms
Buckwheat pancakes served with fresh berries and soy yoghurt, topped with pecans, hazelnuts, activated goji berries, and bee pollen
Sumac sweet potato drizzled with tahini and pomegranate molasses
Gastronomy is an act of reverence —
for the earth that sustains us,
for the hands that grow our food,
for the love we give to our bodies
and for moments of connection shared over a table.
For bookings, bespoke menu consultations and curated culinary experiences, please inquire at ky.shapiro@gmail.com —
personalised proposals are created following a short consultation call.
with love,
Y
