Cade mcconell

consciousness over convenience food

Cade is a plant-based cook with a philosophy of ‘consciousness over convenience’, a concept of going back to the roots, where food is ritual, preparation takes time and is created with love.

Using organic ingredients and seasonal produce, dishes are made from scratch and inspired by his travels to the eastern world. 

His daily practices of mindfulness, yoga and meditation infiltrate his food. He understands cooking is an energy exchange and his mindset & intention is consumed by the eaters too.

He is passionate about serving others and cultivating community through creatively nourishing and ethical foods. 

He understands that food plays a major role in any setting, especially that of a retreat. He is confident in enhancing this event with consciously prepared food along with warmth, passion and knowledge.

His cooking reflects his own life journey, inspired by travels local and abroad, and softened by his practices of yoga and meditation.

Cade offers a gentle and conscious approach to food crafting, sticking to organic and seasonal produce, minimal packaging and wastage, and preparing food from scratch.  

The food is served in many unique forms of cookware, from rustic ceramic bowls and plates, to handmade clay pots and hand-beaten copper spoons, which all help us connect to the earth & the elements.