David Mailhot
Nomadic Retreat Chef
Plant-forward meals for retreats, workshops, and intentional gatherings worldwide
What I Cook
I cook hearty, plant-forward food designed for real kitchens — efficient, low-waste, and nourishing above all.
Bodhi Greens Cafe, Dharamkot, India
"So YOU'RE the guy making David's Famous Pancakes!"
The Vegan School, Goa, India
"You were the best cooking partner anyone could ask for."
Tantraya Retreat Center, Pisac, Peru
"It was so wonderful having you cook for us, it was an absolute pleasure."
Menus From Past Retreats
Travel shapes my cooking, pushing it toward bold flavors, whole ingredients, and deeply satisfying meals.
Peru Retreat Day #3: Breakfast
Hearty Oatmeal PorridgeScrambled Eggs & VeggiesRoasted Yuca Fries & GuacamoleGinger Raisin MuffinsCinnamon Apple CrispSeasonal Tropical Fruits
Peru Retreat Day #4: Dinner
Gluten-Free Pasta with:
Spinach Pesto
Tomato Marinara
Mushroom CreamRatatoullie VeggiesOven Roasted Sweet PotatoesTomato Avocado SaladGluten-Free Olive Bread
Peru Retreat Day #6: Dinner
Sweet & Spicy Stewed LentilsRosemary PotatoesRoasted Brussel SproutsStrawberry Spinach SaladBrown RiceGluten-Free Olive Bread
Contact Me
I’m inspired by kitchens that aren’t really kitchens at all—retreats, festivals, intentional communities, private dinners, pop-ups, and more. Spaces where food becomes part of a larger experience, and there’s room to create something meaningful, memorable, and alive.
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