Turn your table into a Retreat
Create moments that nourish more than the body.
Northern Beaches-Sydney
Private dining experiences designed to bring people together, slow life down, and create meaningful connection.
Japanese-inspired private dining experiences in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
“We felt connected to our meal in a way that heightened all our senses. Truly a beautiful experience”
Philosophy
We believe food is more than nourishment.
It's the thread that weaves together people, places and memories.
Every detail is intentionally designed to awaken the senses and create space for genuine connection.
Our hope is that every gathering leaves people feeling nourished, grounded and deeply connected—to themselves, to one another and to the moment they shared.
“It didn’t feel like “catering” — it felt more like being invited into a mindful, well-considered space. ”
Who is this for…
Intimate celebrations
Family gatherings
Women's circles
Wellness Retreats
Corporate retreats & team gatherings
Barefoot luxury evenings
“Sachiko’s table feels intentional, generous, and quietly luxurious-perfect for gathering friends and savoring each moment together.”
Services
Choose the experience that best reflects your occasion
Whether you're gathering loved ones, hosting a retreat or partnering with us to create exceptional guest experiences, every offering is thoughtfully crafted with one intention: to help people slow down, reconnect and return to their centre.
Private Dining
Creating unforgettable Celebrations and gatherings.
Retreats
Nourishing dining for transformational retreats.
Partnerships
Creating exceptional guest experiences, together.
“Her bespoke creations sprout from a blend of deep knowledge and true passion, all infused by that sophisticated authentic Japanese touch”
About Sachi
Sachiko is a private chef, holistic nutritionist and founder of Holistic Food Journey.
For over 25 years, she has been fascinated by the role food plays in our lives—not simply as nourishment, but as the thread that weaves together people, places and memories.
Every menu is intentionally crafted to awaken the senses, slow life down and transform an ordinary meal into a meaningful ritual. She creates experiences that turn your table into a retreat.
Having cooked and explored food cultures around the world, Sachiko brings together global inspiration, Japanese heritage and holistic wellbeing in every experience.
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Voices
“I really loved the experience with Sachi. From the food to the setting, everything felt calm, thoughtful and genuinely well put together. The way the table was styled was beautiful but not overdone — it felt natural, warm and very easy to be present in the moment.
The food was light, balanced and full of care. You could feel that it wasn’t just about taste, but about how the food makes you feel afterwards. Nothing felt heavy or rushed.
What I appreciated most was how the whole experience encouraged everyone to slow down and enjoy being together. It didn’t feel like “catering” — it felt more like being invited into a mindful, well-considered space. I would highly recommend Holistic Food Journey to anyone looking for something personal, meaningful and quietly special. ”
“We are so pleased to have welcomed Sachiko for a home birthday celebration. From the start, Sachiko handled everything with professionalism, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the occasion.
The food was exceptional, beautifully presented and incredibly yummy! Each course was such a delight. The standout for us was the main course, duck, cooked to perfection and full of flavour. Sachiko also thoughtfully altered her menu to suit our many dietary requirements which was a huge relief!
What impressed us most was how seamless the entire experience felt. Sachiko took care of every detail, from preparation to cleanup, transforming our home into a warm space.
We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone. Sachiko created such a special atmosphere and allowed us to focus on spending time with our guests and our 17month old!
Sachiko exceeded all expectations. Wishing we could have another piece of her matcha cheesecake! We’re so grateful and would love to do it again.”
“We engaged Sachiko to provide the catering for the celebrations of our yoga studio’s first birthday.
We needed a highly curated selection of finger food for our community of yogis: healthy but tasty, beautifully presented, and inclusive of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Sachiko exceeded by far our expectations, providing a range of gorgeous looking, delicious dishes. Her bespoke creations sprout from a blend of deep knowledge and true passion, all infused by that sophisticated authentic Japanese touch.
Sachiko was present at our event and delighted our community with her sunny disposition and lovely social skills.
She is a force of nature and it was a pleasure and a privilege working with her. She has become our signature chef and the Alma Community is looking forward to our next event catered by Holistic Food Journey!”
“Sachi is an extraordinary chef whose food is as beautiful as it is memorable. Her cuisine carries a refined Asian sensibility, with delicate yet deeply satisfying flavours, and a presentation that transforms every meal into a sacred, shared experience. Dining at Sachi’s table feels intentional, generous, and quietly luxurious—perfect for gathering friends and savouring each moment together.
Her versatility is remarkable. From a simple, nourishing breakfast or relaxed brunch, to an elegant lunch or a complex, sumptuous dinner, every dish is crafted with care and artistry.
I highly recommend Sachi throughout the Northern Beaches and cannot wait for more people to experience her incredible talent.”
“Sachi’s meal planning and presentation were done in consultation with us and we couldn’t have been happier. All of the ingredients were fresh and healthy and cooked to perfection. Each dish had thought put into it and tasted amazing. We felt connected to our meal in a way that heightened all our senses. Truly a beautiful experience.”
“Sachi created a dining experience that was thoughtful and intentional from start to finish. The menu was carefully planned with us, beautifully presented, and made with the freshest, healthiest ingredients. Every dish was perfectly cooked, balanced, and full of flavour. You could truly feel the care and creativity behind each plate, a wonderful experience.
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