“I hired Carmen as the Ayurvedic chef for my recent three-day women’s retreat, and she exceeded every expectation.

I shared the intention for the weekend—supporting the winter season, giving the digestive system a true break, and creating space for gentle detox and nourishment — and she fully understood the assignment. The food she prepared was deeply nourishing, thoughtfully balanced, and clearly made by someone who truly understands Ayurvedic principles.

Carmen provided two dinners, two lunches, one breakfast, and a beautiful kitchari for our Saturday mono-diet cleanse. Everything was labeled, organized, and prepared with so much care and attention. You could feel the love in the food. The meals were tridoshic, supportive, and exactly what the retreat container needed.

What I especially appreciated as a retreat leader was her seamless system. She provided clear, detailed instructions, and I was able to easily assemble and serve everything without her needing to be onsite. It made the entire experience smooth and stress-free on my end, which is invaluable when you’re holding space for a group.

I highly recommend Carmen to any retreat leader or wellness practitioner looking for high-quality, deeply nourishing Ayurvedic meals. Her work is thoughtful, professional, and truly supportive of the overall healing experience.

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““I loved the food and was amazed at what you were able to do over a grill! I’m interested in any Ayurvedic classes you might be teaching in the future!”
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“I was blown away by the simplicity and abundance of flavor in every meal. YOKE Detroit was professional, delicious, and great to work with!”

“Carmen did a fabulous job providing wholesome and mindful meals on a 3-day yoga retreat adventure on Grand Island, MI. She did it all completely off-the-grid! The food was AMAZING, she was completely prepared, and catered to all guest’s dietary restrictions. I would 10/10 recommend YOKE! Wonderful to work with and your stomach will thank you for the abundance of love and flavor that goes into this food”