CLAIRE
BRAIDWOOD
Retreat catering and co-hosting
Hello, I’m Claire, a retreat co-host and caterer based in Edinburgh.
Maybe you’re a yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, nutritionist, wellbeing coach or any practitioner who’s been thinking about hosting a retreat but don't want to do it all alone.
I take care of the catering, and support you in creating a retreat that feels calm, welcoming and beautifully put together.
I specialise in nourishing food that tastes indulgent, and can cater to all dietary requirements.
Whatever kind of retreat you're planning, I can support you with as much or as little as you need.
Get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute chat about your needs - no obligation!
WHAT I do
I work with all kinds of practitioners to help you bring your retreat to life. I can help you with as many or as few of these as you need.
Finding a venue
Helping you find the right space for your retreat.
Planning the flow
Shaping the structure so everything feels relaxed and well paced.
Marketing support
Ideas and guidance to help you fill your retreat.
Menu design
Creating a menu that suits your vibe and your guests.
Catering
Preparing and cooking all meals and snacks.
Guest experience
Welcoming and looking after your guests throughout.
Goody bags
Thoughtful touches your guests will love.
Printed materials
Designing and producing anything you need on paper.
Venue liaison
Handling communication so everything runs smoothly.
Sourcing support
Finding and coordinating other practitioners if needed.
Finishing touches
Candles, table styling and lighting to bring it all together.
Meditation
I'm a trained meditation coach and can run sessions tailored to the retreat.
for the love of food!
I specialise in creating food that is balanced and nourishing, yet feels indulgent and deeply satisfying.
I’ve always loved food, and I believe it should bring us joy as well as nourishment. I love making food that looks good too, as we all eat with our eyes first! For that reason I also love serving food in gorgeous bowls and dishes and making the table look like somewhere you want to hang out for a bit.
I want to show that healthy, delicious food doesn't need to be complicated, and I like creating recipes that are easy for people to recreate at home.
I can tailor things to suit different dietary requirements, be it vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc.
Here are some of the dishes I've created for recent retreats:
breakfast
Smoked salmon, creamy scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomatoes and avocado.
Breakfast
Power porridge - porridge made from oats, flax seeds and chia seeds, served with toasted nuts, pumpkin seeds and berries.
breakfast
Avocado sourdough with poached egg.
Lunch
Roasted meditterranean veg and quinoa salad with halloumi.
Lunch
'Heal me' Chicken soup - with barley, butternut and ginger. Served with local sourdough.
Dinner
Vegan sweet potato, red pepper and black bean casserole served with coconut yoghurt.
Dinner
Crumbed cod with leeks and gnocchi.
Dessert
Fresh mango, raspberry, blueberry and grape salad - served with creme fraiche or co-yo.
Dessert
Oaty berry crumble - made with Pedro Ximenez sherry - no photos but trust me it's wicked!
WELCOME SNACK
Delicious cacao energy balls and herbal tea.
evening 'cocktail'
Local kombucha served in front of a cosy fire.
setting the scene
Making the dining table feel welcoming.