Hey yall.

Justin has fifteen years of experience as culinary director, food and beverage manager, event specialist and traveling chef in Spain, Switzerland and Croatia.

As a private event and retreat chef, he creates joyful experiences through holistic food cooked with a sense of place.

He infuses his creations with flower essences to enhance mood, along with Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs to strengthen the body.

Through flavor, texture, aroma and vision, Justin’s food gently demands your attention while nurturing connection, growth, and expansion. His mantra while cooking: abundance.

Powerfully, with love.

“Justin’s food stops you in your tracks & gently demands your attention. Looks and even descriptions are deceiving. Flavors unfold in the mouth and a sensual discovery takes place as you try and identify the individual ingredients that work together so powerfully, with love.”

Sylvia Sepielli, International Spa Designer

Deeply alchemizing.

“Justin’s capacity to sense group rhythms in a retreat setting is exceptional. He tunes into where we are at, what we need and creates nourishment to support where we are going. Along with his ability to create art from any ingredient, Justin’s bright eyes & grounded presence are a joy to be around. I look forward to working with Justin again and enjoying his deeply alchemizing food.”

Eli Buren, Retreat Leader, Qi Gong Practitioner & Coach

Out-of-the-box.

“Justin is one of the most wildly creative, fun & joyful people I’ve ever partnered with! His light-hearted, encouraging way of being will enhance your vision with genuinely out-of-the-box offerings. One of Justin’s superpowers is effortlessly creating a friendly atmosphere and good vibes, while transforming any materials on hand into a work of art. Most importantly: he’s sincerely interested in impacting people in a meaningful way.”

Katie Hess, Founder of LOTUSWEI