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PERSONAL CHEF FOR YOUR RETREATS, WORKSHOPS + CAMPS
With various experience cooking for groups of up to twenty guests in Tuscany, Umbria, France, Sicily and Pantelleria, Chef Linda Sarris can be hired for yoga retreats, writing camps, wellness retreats, creative workshops and artist residencies. Her high-spirited energy will be a great addition to any group trip. For more information about hiring The Cheeky Chef for your programs, fill out the request form below.
WRITING CAMP
Week and Monthlong writing camps for singer/songwriters, artists and producers
Get into your groove and don’t worry about the hassle of planning your daily meals, just leave it to me and allow your guests to simply show up at breakfast, lunch and dinnertime for an abundant spread of local farm-fresh dishes.
WELLNESS RETREAT
While focusing on a bit of self-care and a break from the hustle of everyday life, nourishing locally-sourced meals can be prepared for your group always with a loving touch, seasonal freshness, and flexibility with dietary restrictions and food allergies.
ARTIST RESIDENCY
When gathering artists, creators, designers and visual artists, think about adding a Chef in Residence to your roster. It’s not only an opportunity for me to explore regional ingredients while playing in a test kitchen all day, but a tangible art form that can be shared with all of your guests.
For more information about these services, fill out the form below.
BOOKING REQUEST FORM
Get the ball rolling by filling out this form with your request.
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
TATTLY, Creative Mornings HQ, Jaegersloan Studio, Rosi Golan, Carol Ades, Goldkimono Records, Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands, Camp Kimono, The Camp Queens, Di Giovanna Winery, Le Case del Principe Pantelleria, The Company Studio, Parco dei Sesi
“Where do I even start !!!!! Having Linda at our songwriting camp in Italy was an irreplaceable part of the experience.
She has the most special way of making everyone feel like a family with her food and company. Every meal was amazing and within 2 days we all genuinely became friends- we even wrote a song about how much we loved her. <3 ”
“Chef Linda’s magical flavor of choice is love. I’m continually blown away by how she can take simple fresh ingredients and give them such vibrant flavor profiles. Sure...her years of culinary experience and passion might help her...but her imagination and love for bringing people together to experience flavor is what makes her gift so special. I’m lucky to have experienced her incredible cooking. ”
“Linda is a one of a kind. The kind you can’t imagine your experience without, once you’ve had her there. She makes the kitchen a place all of the songwriters that come to our camp orbit around. Her pure joy and magnetic energy keeps the house warm and inviting. Her food is just as inviting, and enticing as she is.
She truly listens and does an amazing job staying flexible with dietary requirements and personal preferences while always retaining beautiful flavors and really staying true to local ingredients. One of my favorite things is when Linda comes back from the market with a special surprise or a great story about a local merchant she has befriended on her daily market adventures. She will be a special and magical addition to any retreat or camp.”
“We got to know Linda and her cooking whilst being at writing camp Kimono. She has a very warm personality and will cook you the most delicious and above all healthy food you can imagine. We haven’t felt that good in a while. It was a hard time being back at home where we had to cook for ourselves again!”
“I am Linda’s biggest fan. Everything she does oozes warmth and passion and even though feeding 30 odd people can be hectic af, she is always calm, fun and easy going. She has a huge squishy warm heart and might be the funniest chef in the world. Her incredible food is what I most look forward to in our writing camps.”
“We did a retreat in Palermo and hired Linda to cook for the week. Linda was super easy to work with, incredibly generous, warm and thoughtful. Even with all the tricky dietary restrictions and preferences our group had, which made me appreciate her even more! Our Airbnb kitchen was tiny with only two burners, Linda was calm under pressure and was resourceful and flexible. All of the participants loved her. I cannot recommend Linda enough! She is amazing, kind and generous, which show up in her food as well. She made my life as a retreat host 1000% easier.”
“Not only is Linda the most fantastic chef but she is also the heartbeat of the experience. Linda is a vital part of our team. Our camp invites people from all over the world and Linda’s cooking is the uniting factor.
She accommodates all types of diets and restrictions, and knows how to handle a budget with ease. She knows how to add a bit of sparkle to any setting with fresh cut flowers or a fully designed table setting. Her warm friendly nature, her delightful sense of humor, and her incredible work ethic create the ideal atmosphere to bring people together over a meal.”
“As some say, someone‘s art can only be as good as they are. Linda‘s cooking is a beautiful reflection of her personality. Caring, joyful and fun, there‘s no chance to not feel enchanted by her charisma! Linda’s passion about her craft of cooking is infectious and translates beautifully in the results.
Most wonderfully however, Linda is a Chef who has the rare gift of making you feel at home. What more could you ask for!”
“Coming from such a big family, the kitchen has always been a way of bringing people together...Linda’s kitchen is no exception. No matter how far from home you may be, she brings such a sense of heart + passion to the food she makes, always met with the biggest smile and cheeky giggle. From the carefully selected local ingredients to give you a true authentic experience to the many meals shared around the table...you may start as strangers but leave as friends.”
“With hectic travelling schedules and the constant pressure to create, we songwriters can be a fussy bunch when it comes to our food! Linda always strikes the perfect balance between nutritious healthy grub and that homely familiar vibe. We’ve shared so much laughter with her and for me Linda’s calm positive vibes extend way beyond the kitchen. Cannot wait to see her infectious smile again!”
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due one month before the start date. Any additional expenses such as grocery reimbursements must be paid in cash on site. All expenses must be handled before the program has wrapped up.
The Cheeky Chef accepts VENMO @Linda-Sarris, PayPal to lindasarris@gmail.com and Bank Transfers (info upon request). Credit Cards payments can be organized with an additional 5% transaction fee.
Depending on the amount of guests or the needs of the host, Cheeky will work with you to decide if any additional staff is needed. Kitchen crew will be hired directly through us.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are such a bummer but we understand that shit happens. Booking Confirmation deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations with written notice within 30 days of the scheduled date can be refunded for the remaining balance only, minus the cost of any transportation or expenses incurred.
The Cheeky Chef reserves the right to cancel if necessary. In case of last minute, emergency cancellations, we will do our best to find a replacement chef, refund your payment, or coordinate a revised plan as smoothly as possible.