Retreat Chef Catering

Retreat Chef & Event Catering in Ireland | Nicky Halliday

Looking for a retreat chef or event catering with a focus on holistic health and vibrant, nourishing cuisine? Nicky Halliday is an experienced Nutritional Therapist (Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health, 2011) and qualified Natural Chef (Bauman College, 2013) specialising in healthy, flavourful food for retreats, wellness events, and special occasions across Ireland.

Nicky’s culinary journey includes founding The Fresh Food Deli and serving as head chef at the Hopsack Health Store, where her dedication to delicious, health-conscious meals earned a nomination for Best “Free From” Restaurant at the Irish Restaurant Awards.

Her passion for healing and adventure took her to Costa Rica, where she led the kitchen at Farm of Life Healing Centre, mastering raw vegan and plant-based cuisine. During this time, Nicky personally healed her own cervical dysplasia and HPV virus through natural therapies, nutrition, and holistic practices.

Nicky is also the author of “A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health,” a resource for anyone seeking easy, nourishing recipes.

For over six years, Nicky has worked as a freelance retreat chef, catering for wellness retreats, events, and private dinners for up to 60 people. Her food is a celebration of health, colour, and creativity, designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.

In addition to event catering, Nicky offers:

  • Nutritional therapy consultations

  • Belief Coding® sessions

  • Women’s health coaching, with focus on HPV virus, and cervical dysplasia

  • Facilitation of cacao ceremonies, shamanic trance dance, meditation, and song circles at retreats and workshops

She is also a chef and facilitator at Inwardbound’s Celtic Psilocybin Retreats and continues to expand her expertise in shamanism and plant medicine.

Book Your Retreat or Event If you’re hosting a retreat, event, or private dinner and want a beautiful, health-focused culinary experience, contact Nicky today. Cookery demonstrations and classes are also available.

Rates vary based on location, group size, and menu preferences. Get in touch for a personalised quote.

A platter with sliced watermelon, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and decorative flowers.
Arrangement of sliced oranges, yellow bell peppers, and various fresh green herbs and vegetables on a wooden surface
A rectangular plate with shredded purple cabbage in the center, surrounded by blueberries on the left, and white and pink flowers on the right, on a wooden table.

Testimonials

Array of colorful bowls of fruit salad, sliced tropical fruits including pineapple, orange, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, passion fruit, and blueberries, along with cereal and yogurt, on a wooden table.
A colorful spread of Mexican dishes and ingredients on a table with green leaves and flowers, including tacos, salads, guacamole, salsa, and various toppings.
Variety of dishes including roasted salmon, pecans, Asian noodle salad, cheese platter with strawberries, and a bowl of assorted candies on a wooden table decorated with flowers.