THE WELLNESS CHEF
Bespoke Private Dining Experiences
Exceptional food. Personalised menus. Unforgettable occasions.
An Experience Created Around You
Private dining with The Wellness Chef is an opportunity to enjoy extraordinary food and unforgettable moments with your guests, all in the comfort of your home or a venue of your choice.
Every experience is thoughtfully designed around you. From personal tastes and dietary requirements to seasonal ingredients and the occasion itself, Sandie creates entirely bespoke menus that reflect your individual preferences.
Our goal is simple: to exceed your expectations with exceptional cuisine, creative presentation and attentive, professional service.
From preparation to the final clear-up, The Wellness Chef team takes care of every detail, allowing you to relax, entertain your guests and enjoy a truly memorable five-star dining experience.
OCCASIONS WE CATER FOR
• Intimate dinners for two
• Cooking class parties
• Live interactive cooking
• Summer BBQs
• Canapé parties
• Luxurious buffets
• Marriage proposal dinners
• Micro weddings
The Wellness Chef's Ethos
"Exceptional food begins with exceptional ingredients. My cooking celebrates seasonal produce, carefully selected from trusted suppliers, with an emphasis on locally and ethically sourced ingredients and organic produce wherever possible.
I believe that great food should nourish the body as well as delight the senses. Every dish is thoughtfully created to bring together outstanding flavour, quality ingredients and an appreciation of healthy living.
For me, private dining is a truly personal experience. Your tastes, dietary preferences and individual requirements play an important part in shaping both the menu and the occasion. My goal is to create something unique, memorable and perfectly suited to you and your guests.
From our initial conversations to the final course, I am personally involved in ensuring every detail is considered. My team and I take care of the preparation, cooking, service and clearing away, allowing you to relax and enjoy your guests.
And when the evening comes to an end, we leave your kitchen beautifully clean and exactly as we found it."
Sandie Vara, The Wellness Chef
His Influences
"My culinary journey began at a very young age — so young, in fact, that I can barely remember when my fascination with food first started. I was a foodie long before being a foodie became fashionable!
My family played an enormous role in shaping my passion for cooking. My culinary influences stretch from the North West of England to Kenya in East Africa, where my parents and family were born and raised.
During my first visit to Kenya, I experienced some of the most extraordinary food I had ever tasted. One unforgettable memory was witnessing a whole deer being cooked underground over hot coals, infused with the wonderful aromas of traditional spices. It was an experience that stayed with me and helped shape my fascination with the relationship between food, flavour and culture.
Kenya's rich culinary heritage reflects influences from across Africa, Asia and Europe. These diverse traditions, combined with my family's British and Irish influences, introduced me to an extraordinary world of ingredients, spices and cooking techniques.
Growing up in Manchester broadened my culinary horizons even further. Our multicultural neighbourhoods offered everything from traditional British cooking to the vibrant flavours of Italian, Jamaican and Greek cuisine. Looking back, I realise how fortunate I was to grow up surrounded by such an incredible mixture of food cultures.
After leaving school, I enrolled at catering college, where I received traditional City & Guilds culinary training. I developed a strong foundation in classical cooking techniques, professional kitchen disciplines and the art of food service.
My training was deeply influenced by the traditions of the great French master Auguste Escoffier, whose pioneering approach helped shape the modern professional kitchen and its brigade system.
Over the years, I have continued to refine my skills, explore new techniques and develop my own distinctive approach to cooking. My growing fascination with herbs, spices and extraordinary flavour combinations eventually gave rise to The Spice Guy.
Today, I bring together these experiences, traditions and decades of culinary knowledge to create exceptional, personalised private dining experiences. Every menu reflects my passion for discovery, creativity and the belief that truly memorable food should excite the senses and bring people together."
Sandie Vara, The Wellness Chef
PRESTIGIOUS CLIENTS & CULINARY EXPERIENCE
YOUR PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
From your initial enquiry to the final course, every detail is thoughtfully arranged.
Every exceptional dining experience begins with a conversation. Once you contact The Wellness Chef, Sandie will personally discuss your occasion and begin creating a bespoke experience designed around you and your guests.
We start with three simple questions: When, where and for how many guests?
From there, we explore your favourite foods, cherished culinary memories, personal tastes and dietary requirements. Even the aromas, flowers and atmosphere that evoke special memories can inspire your menu. There are no wrong answers — Sandie will guide you through every step.
Once your booking is confirmed, we arrange a convenient meeting to finalise your requirements. From menu planning and timings to kitchen arrangements and special requests, every detail is carefully considered. Changes in guest numbers or dietary preferences can also be discussed as your event approaches.
On the day, Sandie and his team typically arrive one to two hours before your scheduled dining time, bringing everything needed to prepare your menu. They take care of the kitchen, table arrangements, cooking and service, allowing you to spend precious time with your guests.
Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner, family celebration or elaborate private event, you will receive a detailed itinerary in advance, so you know exactly what to expect.
And when the final course has been served, the team takes care of the clearing up and washing up, leaving your kitchen as they found it.
From the first conversation to the final goodbye, The Wellness Chef is dedicated to creating an unforgettable dining experience, where exceptional food and personal service come together.
Sandie Vara, The Wellness Chef