Conscious and healthy signature cuisine

Retreat chef and private chef for families

Who am I?

Hi! My name is Guillem, I was born in Granollers, and I’m a chef specialising in yoga, health and wellness retreats, as well as a private chef for families, groups and celebrations.

I’ve loved cooking since I was a child and always knew I wanted to make it my profession. When I was old enough, I trained at one of Barcelona’s leading hospitality schools. Since then, I’ve never stopped learning, experimenting and cooking in a wide range of restaurants, both in Catalonia and in other countries where I’ve had the opportunity to live. I now have more than ten years of experience in restaurants and creating culinary experiences. For me, cooking is one of the best ways to share love, wellbeing and pleasure. It has the power to turn any gathering into a magical experience. It’s pure alchemy!

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in restaurants specialising in rice dishes, fine-dining establishments and a gourmet grill restaurant. I also spent several months in Italy, where I learned the secrets of making great pasta. Later, I spent a year in Oaxaca, Mexico, where I was part of the team at one of the 100 best restaurants in the country, with a concept that combined tradition and innovation. This experience allowed me to learn particularly from traditional cooks, who shared some of their ancestral knowledge and their way of understanding food with me.

Today, I specialise in conscious, healthy and locally sourced cuisine. I create unique menus tailored to each occasion, whether for retreats, families, groups, events, private celebrations or cooking workshops.

I have developed this approach to cooking through projects such as Son Blanc, in Menorca: a sustainable agrotourism project working towards becoming self-sufficient by 2030. There, I cooked exclusively with produce from the vegetable garden and the island, creating new and unique dishes almost every day. I also direct the documentary Un Camí per Cuinar-se, in which I interview people who share the same vision: that food can be a tool for social, personal and inner transformation.

Cooking and catering for retreats

Food is an essential part of any retreat. It not only nourishes the body, but also complements the rhythm of the activities, creates opportunities to connect and contributes to the overall wellbeing of the group.

As a retreat chef, I create balanced, flavourful and nutritious menus tailored to the purpose of each experience. I offer cooking and catering services for yoga, meditation, health, sports and wellness retreats, adapted to the number of participants, schedules, activities and dietary requirements of the group.

The menus are primarily made with local, organic and seasonal ingredients, with a focus on vegetables and fresh produce. Each menu is designed to offer healthy food that is also varied, comforting and full of flavour.

Retreat menus

You can choose between two options depending on the organisation and pace of your retreat:

Brunch option

A flexible option designed for retreats that begin the day with activities, yoga or meditation before the first meal.
Includes:

• Brunch
• Afternoon snack
• Dinner

The brunch combines sweet and savoury dishes to provide a complete, nutritious and energising meal.

Full-board option

An option that includes the three main meals of the day, providing a complete culinary experience throughout the retreat.
Includes:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

All-day buffet

Both the brunch and full-board options include an all-day buffet with:

• Herbal teas
• Coffee
• Fresh fruit
• Nuts
• Chocolate

This allows each participant to have something to eat between activities and follow their own pace. Retreat menus can be customised and include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as alternatives adapted to specific intolerances or dietary requirements.

Private chef for families and groups

I also offer a private chef service at your accommodation for families, groups and celebrations throughout Catalonia and the Girona region. I travel to your home or accommodation to create a culinary experience tailored to the occasion. You can choose from different formats, from a practical batch-cooking service to a creative menu, a paella to share, or an experience centred around the grill and open fire.

All dishes are prepared using local, seasonal and mainly organic ingredients, so you can enjoy fresh, flavourful food of the highest quality.

Batch-cooking menu

I come to your home or accommodation and prepare everything in a single day. I leave you with meals ready to heat and serve over the following four days.
It’s a practical option for families and groups who want to enjoy healthy, home-cooked food while having complete freedom with their schedules.

Creative menu

A culinary experience designed to discover special flavours, textures and combinations:

• 2 starters to share in the centre of the table
• 1 individual starter
• 1 first course
• 1 main course
• 1 dessert

Paella menu

A Mediterranean option that’s perfect for sharing:

• 3 starters to share
• 1 paella of your choice: fish, seafood, mixed, Iberian pork secreto, ribs or vegetable
• 1 dessert

Fire & Grill menu

A culinary experience where fire and ingredients take centre stage:

• 4 meat starters or 4 fish starters
• 1 main course of your choice:
  • Meat: T-bone steak, entrecôte or Iberian pork secreto
  • Fish: fresh fish of the day
  • Vegan option
• 1 dessert

Menus tailored to you

Both the retreat menus and private chef services can be adapted to each person’s tastes, preferences and dietary requirements. I offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus, and can adapt the dishes in case of allergies or intolerances.

If you’re looking for a retreat chef, catering for yoga, health and wellness retreats, or a private chef for your family or celebration, I’d be delighted to hear about your plans and create a bespoke culinary experience for you.

To check availability, prices or for any other information, you can contact me using the form on the website.

Thank you, and enjoy your meal!