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About Karle

Nourishing food, made with intention.

I'm Karle — chef of thirty years and qualified living nutritionist. Nourished Soul's brings those two worlds together for retreats and small gatherings where food is part of the experience, not just a break between activities.

Karle in her kitchen
My story

From the kitchen, to nutrition, to nourishing souls.

Nourished Soul's was shaped not just by my years as a chef, but by a deep curiosity about how food affects our health.

While working in a nursery, I began seeing more and more children with allergies and sensitivities. I wanted to understand it properly — not just adapt meals, but really know what was going on in the body. That curiosity led me to study nutrition and complete an advanced nutritional diploma.

At the same time, my Dad was living with dementia. I hoped that by learning more about nutrition I might be able to support him through food. Sadly, by the time I had that knowledge it was too late — but it strengthened my belief in the importance of nourishing the body early and consistently.

Now I bring those two worlds together — over thirty years of cheffing experience and a deep understanding of nutrition — to create food that truly supports people, not just feeds them.

— Karle

My work is very personal to me — I'm not just providing food, I'm creating a feeling of being nourished and looked after.

Experience & training

A genuine pairing of skill and care.

30+

Years of cheffing

Three decades of professional kitchen experience — from busy services to retreat catering for groups of all sizes.

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Nutritional Diploma

Advanced living nutrition training — I plan menus around how the body responds to food, not just how it tastes.

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Dietary needs

Extensive experience catering for vegan, gluten-free, allergies and complex sensitivities — every guest looked after.

My approach

Why working with me feels different.

I bring small personal touches where possible — fresh eggs from my own chickens and honey from my bees — because the details matter.

  • i.

    30+ years of professional cheffing

    Three decades brings calm to your kitchen and confidence to your menu — whatever the size of the group.

  • ii.

    Advanced nutritional training

    Food planned with the body in mind — protein for yoga, carbs to restore after movement, balanced meals to support deep work.

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    Allergy & dietary expertise

    Vegan, gluten-free, allergies — menus are adapted so every guest feels included and well looked after, never an afterthought.

  • iv.

    Made from scratch, with love

    Whole-food, low-UPF cooking with personal touches — fresh eggs from my own chickens and honey from my bees whenever they make their way in.

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Looking for a chef who genuinely cares?

Let's talk about what you'd like guests to feel, taste and remember. Every menu is bespoke.

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