Retreat-Style Private Chef
Food that connect yourself and people around you…
Northern Beaches
Holistic Food Journey offers nourishing retreat- style dining experiences as mindful rituals for retreats, celebrations and meaningful gathering.
Each table is an invitation to slow down.
Each dish is prepared with intention.
Each experience is designed to engage the five senses, reconnecting guests to themselves, to nature, and to one another…
“We felt connected to our meal in a way that heightened all our senses. Truly a beautiful experience”
Philosophy
We believe every meal has the power to guide you back to your centre. By blending Japanese culinary heritage, plant-rich cuisine and intentional presentation, we transform dining into a soulful ritual that nourishes both body and spirit — enhancing retreats, ceremonies and gatherings with depth and meaning.
what is included
Menu planning
Grocery shopping/All the ingredients
Preparation and cooking
Table setting
Kitchen cleanup
Please note travel fee $1/km will be charged for more than 15km of traveling
“It didn’t feel like “catering” — it felt more like being invited into a mindful, well-considered space. ”
1. Soulful Retreat Package
Daily nourishment for deep presence
From $90 / person/ day
Minimum 8 guests 1 day or more
A casual, grounding chef-style retreat catering designed to support flow, connection and ease.
Three nourishing meals a day, shared family-style, with natural table settings that invite everyone to slow down and gather.
Includes
Breakfast, lunch & dinner (3 meals)
Plant-rich, additive, gluten & refined sugar free
Shared feast-style meals
Simple, natural table styling
Perfect for
Wellness retreats
Creative retreats
Facilitators wanting food fully taken care of
Minimum daily spend may apply depending on location and duration.
“Her bespoke creations sprout from a blend of deep knowledge and true passion, all infused by that sophisticated authentic Japanese touch”
2. Holiday & Home gathering package
Relaxed, beautiful food to share
From $120 per person
Minimum 6 guests
A warm and abundant shared dining experience for holidays, Airbnbs and home gatherings.
Designed for ease and pleasure — generous platters, beautiful flavours and food meant to be enjoyed together.
includes
Shared feast-style menu
Grazing boards, 2 main and 2 side dishes
Seasonal, nourishing cuisine free from additive, gluten & refined sugar
Relaxed flow with thoughtful presentation
Perfect for
Holiday stays on the Northern Beaches
Home dinner parties
Friends gathering without formality
“Sachiko’s table feels intentional, generous, and quietly luxurious-perfect for gathering friends and savoring each moment together.”
Ceremonial Dinner package
A luxury dining ritual
From $180 per person
MInimum 4 guests
An intimate, elevated dining experience where each course is served with intention.
Created for meaningful moments, this experience turns dinner into a ceremony.
Includes
5-course refined menu
Elevated ingredients & techniques
Slow, ceremonial pacing
Artistic plating and table experience
Perfect for
Anniversaries & birthdays
Luxury retreats
Guests seeking something unforgettable• Prices vary depending on ingredients and customisation
“Sachi created a dining experience that was thoughtful and intentional from start to finish”
About Sachiko
Founder of Holistic Food Journey, a chef and holistic nutritionist with 24 years of professional culinary experience. Sachiko is a mother of 2 teens, a surfer and a pottery artist living in Manly. Rooted in her Japanese heritage, she creates plant-rich cuisine that feels like a ceremony — honouring nature, balance and the art of slowing down.
With a background in fine dining and holistic nutrition, she brings together elegance and nourishment, crafting experiences that feel deeply grounding, beautiful and memorable.
She has worked in fine dining restraurants in Japan, France, Dominican republic, Morocco, Spain and Australia, also has supported over 2,000 people through cooking classes and health coaching and is an Amazon bestselling author.
Every dining experience reflects:
Dishes free from refined sugar, gluten and additives
Biodegradable tableware and cutlery
Harmony between nature, nourishment and mindful living
Gallery
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 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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