Uproot Culinary

Uproot Culinary

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We are a retreat catering and wellness catering company. Booking in Northern California and beyond

We are a small retreat catering and wellness company rooted in the belief that every moment, meal, and experience is an opportunity to foster connection and growth. We work effortlessly with retreat hosts, wellness venues, and individuals to elevate and support your goals of nourishing the body and mind with hearty, wholesome food. We use sustainable kitchen practices and source our food from local farmers and purveyors to bring you the best of California’s bounty.

Photos from Uproot Culinary's post 09/28/2026

We are delighted to welcome our newest chef to the Uproot family!

Meet Chef Halee!

With over 16 years of culinary experience, Halee brings an incredible background in fine dining, private chef services, catering, and culinary leadership.

She has a passion for creating fresh, seasonal meals and tailoring each menu to the unique tastes and dietary needs of the families she cooks for. Her creativity, attention to detail, and love for bringing people together through food make her such a wonderful addition to our team.

We can’t wait for our clients to get to know her!

Welcome to Uproot, Chef Halee!

09/25/2026

Last Saturday, we had the honor of cooking for Mom’s Dinner & Dialogue: Redefining Motherhood dinner.

When we were first approached with the concept for this event, we immediately knew we wanted to be a part of it. An evening created to bring mothers together around the table to connect, have meaningful conversations, share their experiences, and explore what motherhood looks like in all of its different seasons.

We couldn’t wait to create a menu that complemented such a meaningful evening.

There’s something incredibly special about the way food brings people together. It creates a reason to gather, a place to slow down, and a table where conversations and connections can happen naturally.

We’re so grateful Uproot Culinary was invited to play a small part in creating that experience.

Thank you for trusting us with your table Gwen Pelfini and Sura Hertzberg, LMFT. It was truly an honor to be part of an evening centered around connection, community, and redefining motherhood.

09/22/2026

Dinner party for 8, but make it the perfect start to a night out.

Eight friends gathered for dinner before heading out to a comedy show, and we got to take care of everything leading up to it. From prep to plating, Chef Simonette created a beautiful dinner so everyone could sit back, enjoy good food, and spend time together before the show.

Because the best nights out should start with a really good meal, without anyone having to cook.

Private dinner parties • Special events • In-home chef experiences, DM to book today!

09/18/2026

POV: dinner is officially off your to-do list.

Fresh, customized meals that are planned, shopped for, cooked, and packaged for your family each week.

No meal planning. No grocery runs. No “what are we having for dinner?”

Just nourishing, chef-prepared meals waiting for you when you need them.

This week’s meals that filled some of our clients fridges.

Your kitchen. Your preferences. Your personal chef.

📍Serving families throughout the Bay Area!

09/14/2026

A little behind the scenes of Friday’s retreat lunch.

Fresh ingredients, thoughtful details, and a whole lot of love happening behind the scenes before everything hits the table.

Planning your next event or retreat? Let us cover the menu!

09/11/2026

A little behind the scenes from Thursday night at the retreat.

Beautiful scenery, an incredible setting, and a dinner made for gathering around the table. Chef Simonette brought the perfect fresh, colorful spread to life:

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Taco Bar
Cilantro Rice
Charred Corn Esquites

Planning a retreat in the Bay Area? Let Uproot Culinary take care of the food so you can stay present for everything else.

09/05/2026

Thursday retreat recap: Lunch + a little behind-the-scenes prep!

Retreat days are about so much more than what lands on the plate. Our chefs spend the day prepping, cooking and bringing each meal together so our guests can simply slow down, connect and enjoy.

Fresh, seasonal, thoughtfully prepared, exactly how retreat food should feel.

Planning a retreat of your own? We’d love to take care of the food so you can focus on creating an unforgettable experience for your guests.

09/02/2026

Day 2 started the best way we know how, around the table.

A beautiful breakfast spread, thoughtfully prepared to nourish everyone for another full day of connection, reflection, and everything this retreat had in store.

When you’re hosting a retreat, the food should feel like part of the experience, not another detail you have to manage. From planning the menu and sourcing ingredients to preparing and serving each meal, our chefs are there so you can stay present with your guests.

Dreaming up your next retreat? Whether it’s a one-day gathering or a multi-day experience, we’d love to help bring it to life!

Reach out to learn more about retreat catering with Uproot Culinary.

08/31/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of cooking for a beautiful 3-day retreat.

Here’s a little recap of Wednesday evening’s dinner, thoughtfully prepared by Chef Simonette.

Fresh, nourishing, and made with so much care.

We’re incredibly grateful to have been trusted with feeding this group throughout their retreat!

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