About Melissa Delport | Plant-Based Private Chef & Holistic Health Coach

As an international intuitive chef and certified integrative holistic health coach, I specialize in creating high-vibrational, plant-based culinary experiences that are as deeply nourishing as they are visually spectacular. My unique approach merges advanced health and wellness principles with luxury catering, utilizing food as medicine to heal, ground, and inspire.

Based in London and available for global travel, I partner with private individuals, corporate groups, and wellness hosts to bring conscious, plant-led dining to life.

Luxury Plant-Based Catering & Private Chef Services

For those seeking an exclusive culinary experience for private functions, boutique events, or intimate gatherings, I bring a sophisticated, plant-led menu that celebrates abundant flavors, rustic simplicity, and exceptional quality ingredients.

Whether you are looking to hire a private chef in London or require tailored menus for an international event, my bespoke services are custom-tailored to your unique requirements:

  • Intuitive, Seasonal Menus: I design custom menus anchored by local, seasonal produce and an extensive repertoire of original recipes from my two acclaimed cookbooks, Heal and Wholesome Bowls.

  • Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing: I personally source pristine, ethically grown ingredients, prioritizing sustainability and small-scale local producers.

  • Family-Style Presentation: True connection happens over shared food. All on-site cooking is presented beautifully on lavish, communal sharing platters.

  • Inclusive Dietary Customisation: My premium, fully vegetarian service includes an expansive array of vegan, grain-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free options to flawlessly cater to all guest sensitivities. Not to worry, meat can be beautifully prepared on request using ethically and quality produce.

  • Educational Wellness Experiences: Elevate your event with live talks on intuitive nutrition, mindful cooking workshops, and private culinary classes.

Intentional Culinary Curation for Wellness Retreats

On a holistic wellness retreat, food should never be an afterthought—it is a core pillar of the healing process. I design my menus with deep energetic intention, setting gentle boundaries that allow guests to step away from modern dietary distractions and engage fully in their inner work.

By surrendering to nutrient-dense, plant-based whole foods, your guests will experience a profound nervous system reset that fosters both physical and emotional healing. As a dedicated freelance retreat chef in the UK and Europe, my goal is to nourish souls, spark authentic connection, and inspire long-term, mindful eating habits long after the retreat container closes.

My Philosophy as an Intuitive Chef

Being an intuitive chef means expanding our understanding of food far beyond its basic caloric or nutritional value. It is about recognizing the profound mental, emotional, and spiritual impact of how we interact with what we eat.

My mission is to elevate the joy and connection we feel in the kitchen. I do not believe in labeling ingredients as “good” or “bad,” nor do I ever promote restrictive, toxic dieting. Instead, my philosophy champions culinary abundance, body intuition, and self-empowerment. Through this lens, we can cultivate a fearless, deeply joyful relationship with food—making conscious choices that honour our physical and spiritual needs.

What is Intuitive Cooking?

Intuitive cooking is the art of relying on your inner wisdom rather than just a written recipe. It is an adaptive approach that considers the micro-seasons, your immediate environment, your senses, and your current emotional state. It is about cooking with absolute confidence—trusting your eyes, hands, and palate over measuring spoons.

This philosophy is deeply rooted in my professional culinary background and a lifelong love of gathering, nurtured by foundational memories of my mother’s table and my grandmother’s kitchen.

Collaborate with Melissa

Are you ready to elevate your upcoming event, or are you a retreat facilitator looking for a trusted culinary partner? Let’s create a memorable, health-conscious experience tailored perfectly to your vision.