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Retreat Private Chef in Palm Springs & Joshua Tree

Hosting a wellness, yoga, corporate or creative retreat in the desert? Chef Tien Tran is a private and personal chef who cooks every meal of your retreat on-site, from the first morning coffee to the closing-night dinner, so you can focus on your guests and your program.

MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks

Group sizeSmall groups to 40+ guests

LengthWeekend to full-week retreats

WhereRetreat homes from Thermal to Joshua Tree

Retreat catering, the private chef way

Retreat food sets the tone for everything else. Tien plans a full multi-day menu around your schedule and your guests’ dietary needs, shops locally, cooks in your retreat house kitchen and keeps meals on time between sessions. Expect seasonal Modern California cooking with Vietnamese roots: bright, nourishing, and never boring by day three.

What a retreat menu can include

Nourishing breakfasts: overnight oats, fruit, eggs any style, smoothie bars, plenty of coffee and tea
Light, energizing lunches: grain bowls, big salads, rice paper rolls, soups
Family-style dinners: grilled fish and chicken, seasonal vegetables, plant-based mains
Snacks and hydration between sessions in the desert heat
A closing celebration dinner to end the retreat on a high note

Sample retreat day

Breakfast: Coconut chia pudding, seasonal fruit, soft scrambled eggs, sourdough
Lunch: Lemongrass chicken or tofu grain bowls, pickled vegetables, herb salad
Afternoon: Hummus, crudités, citrus-infused water
Dinner: Miso-glazed salmon or mushroom risotto, charred greens, olive oil cake

An example only. Every retreat menu is custom, including fully plant-based, gluten-free and allergy-friendly menus.

Retreats we cook for

Wellness & yoga retreatsPlant-forward, nourishing menus that fit your practice.Corporate & leadership retreatsMeals that keep your team fueled and on schedule.Culinary retreatsHands-on cooking classes as part of your retreat program.Creative & artist retreatsHigh Desert retreat houses in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley.

Retreat private chef: questions

Can you cook every meal for a multi-day retreat?

Yes. Tien works as a personal chef for the full stay or for selected meals, whatever fits your program and budget. See the difference between a private and a personal chef.

Can you handle mixed dietary needs?

Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-friendly menus are routine. Tien collects dietary needs before writing the menu. See allergy-friendly menus.

Where do you cook retreats?

At retreat homes and rentals across Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, and in country club communities throughout the valley.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can, ideally when your venue is confirmed. Peak season (January to April) fills fast. Call or text 916-479-0287.

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Planning a desert retreat? Tell us your dates, rental city and group size and Tien will send a custom menu.

Call or text 916-479-0287 Request a custom menu