Retreats in Austin
Retreat Catering for Wellness, Corporate & Group Retreat
Every retreat is built with intention, and the food served should reflect that same care. The Conscious Chef brings full service retreat catering to groups across Austin, built around your theme, your guests, and your goals. As your personal chef in Austin, we cook every meal from scratch, so your retreat feels nourishing from the first bite to the last.
It is time to get out of the regular American diet and into food that actually supports the work your retreat is doing. Hosting a small circle in the hills or a full weekend program, CCS Austin handles the kitchen so you can focus on your guests.
Food is not a side detail at a retreat. It sets the pace of the day and supports focus. With CCS Austin, retreat catering means every menu is curated around your theme.
Wellness retreats centered on movement and mindfulness. Corporate offsites that need to keep guests sharp through back-to-back sessions. Women’s retreats built around connection and comfort. Whatever the focus, we build the menu around what your retreat is actually trying to do.
Building meals that give a warming sensation and a sense of comfort, so your guests feel cared for at every sitting. The right food can shape the outcome of a retreat just as much as the schedule or the setting. At the end of the day, the goal is simple: to serve food that supports the experience you’re creating, not distract from it.
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Multi-Day or Single-Day Events: We cater both single-day retreats and multi-day retreats, tailoring the schedule to however your event is structured.
Minimum Requirements: Retreat catering starts at a minimum of 6 guests and 1 meal.
Build Around the Experience you’re Creating: Every dish is prepared from scratch and designed around the theme of your retreat, nothing generic, nothing off a shelf.
Full-Day Coverage: Menus can include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, so your group is taken care of from sunrise to sundown.
Beverages & Refreshments: We set up a tea bar station, snacks, lemonade, and refreshing fresh fruit juice alongside breakfast service.
Chef Accommodations: For all retreats, any accommodation costs for the chef staying onsite are borne by the client.
A sample of what a full-day retreat menu looks like with The Conscious Chef. Every menu is planned around your group’s tastes and rhythm of the day.
Cool and refreshing pours to welcome everyone in.
- Tamarind pineapple quencher, tamarind water, coconut and pineapple
- Spa water, citrus cucumber
- Tea service
Casual, crowd-pleasing snacks to enjoy while mingling
- Grilled chicken satay with sunshine sauce
- Beet hummus with fresh veggies
- Assorted “lazy devils” hard-boiled eggs topped with different flavors
Designed to provide steady energy for morning sessions.
- Almond butter chocolate chia pudding (served hot), with homemade granola, coconut yogurt and toppings
- Vegetable quiche with a gluten-free crust
- Roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, refried beans, sliced tomatoes and roasted vegetables
- Veggie chilaquiles, spiced eggs, tortillas, beans and nutritional yeast
All breakfasts are served with a mixed fruit salad, based on what is fresh and in season.
Includes energy balls and banana split trail mix.
- Chicken lettuce wraps, vegetable crudite and paleo ranch
- Chickpea & quinoa wraps, egg foo young and yuzu strawberry salad
Designed to refuel guests after a full day of sessions.
- Beef and lentil stuffed peppers, with a chef’s choice salad bar
- Coconut salmon, stir-fried vegetables, coconut rice and a mango salad bar
- Five spiced shredded pork, Chinese broccoli, sticky rice and cucumber ginger salad
Sweet, comforting finishes to round out the evening.
- S’mores
- Pear crisp with coconut crumble and vanilla sauce
- Zucchini cake squares with chocolate sauce
HAVE A SPECIFIC THEME OR DIET?
The sample menu is just the beginning. We design every meal from scratch around your group’s tastes, schedule, and dietary goals.
Retreat food should be healthy, delicious, and easy on the body, food that gives you that deep sense of comfort without ever feeling heavy, and stomach-filling meals that keep your group energized through every activity. We want your guests to savor the flavor of every dish, not just get through it.
We accommodate any specific or special dietary requirements, including vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-aware needs, at any scale, from an intimate gathering to a full retreat group. Just share your guests’ dietary needs during booking, and we’ll take it from there.
Our retreat catering in Austin is built for anyone hosting a group that needs to be well-fed without the host having to think about food:
- Retreat Leaders & Organizers planning the full arc of a multi-day event
- Small Groups hosting intimate retreats (minimum 6 guests)
- Mid-to-Large Groups of 10–20+ guests
- Wellness Retreats in Austin and the Texas Hill Country
- Corporate Off-Sites & Team Retreats that need the group fueled and focused
- Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats looking for food that matches the energy of the practice
- Women’s & Bachelorette Retreats that want elevated, shareable meals alongside the celebration, if you’re planning something closer to a bachelorette weekend in Austin, our Austin bachelorette party catering is worth a look too
READY TO PLAN YOUR RETREAT?
Let CCS Austin bring the kitchen to your next retreat in Austin. From intimate weekends to full wellness programs across the Texas Hill Country, we make sure the food matches the intention of the gathering.
Book your retreat catering consultation today.
How far in advance should I book retreat catering?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for multi-day retreats or larger groups, so we can plan a menu around your theme and secure the right ingredients. That said, reach out even if your retreat is coming up soon, we’ll do our best to accommodate your timeline.
Can you cater a retreat outside of Austin?
We primarily serve Austin and the Texas Hill Country. If your retreat is located elsewhere in the region, reach out and we’ll let you know if it falls within our service area.
Is the menu customizable, or do we have to choose from a set list?
Every menu is fully customized around your retreat’s theme, your guests’ preferences, and the rhythm of your day. The sample menu on this page is just a starting point, we build from there based on what your retreat needs.
How do I get started planning a retreat menu?
Getting started is simple, book a private chef for your retreat, and we’ll handle the rest, from menu planning to dietary needs.
