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👋🏼 Hi! I’m Gem
👩🏻‍🍳Private Event & Retreat Chef
💫 Food Centred Experience & Event Design
📍Based Lancashire, delivering across UK & Europe

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Hi 👋🏼 to all my old friends & new followers.

Welcome to the “Get to know me” series ☺️✨ where I share a bit about how I work, why I love what I do and who I am in simple bite sized content.

I’ve been woefully lacking in showing up on social media in the last few weeks but ‘life has been lifing’ pretty hard, work is insanely busy (v.grateful) mixed with lots of family events, big birthdays and travel and so with a flurry of new followers and some exciting stuff coming up I wanted to get back in the saddle so to speak & do a refresh for anyone new looking for a private chef, food & event stylist or planner; because I’m all 3!!🦄

#privatechef
#retreatchef
#foodstylist
#eventplanner
#eventdesign by @koi_kitchen_studio

All the feels 🥀✨

2nd full weekend retreat back to back done. 😴

Hosted at the gorgeously perfect private retreat venue @bourne_brow 🏡

#retreatchef
#simplelife
#retreatvenue
#privatechef
#fyp by @koi_kitchen_studio

I’ve got a secret…….🤫

When you book me your money isn’t investing in a classically trained chef

It’s investing in…..

A passionate food & aesthetics obsessed creative

With attention to detail and a wild imagination resulting in unique food centered experiences.

A qualified florist that treats your table like a canvas with floral displays that compliment the colours, textures and stories of your carefully curated menu.

A chef that’s also a food stylist.
Who knows the importance of how beautiful your food looks as well as tastes.

15 years experience as a creative director & event producer.
Designing and delivering global events for brands like Google, Nike & L’Oreal.

20 years experience travelling the world.
Working, researching & exploring food cultures, flavours, cooking techniques and ways of gathering.

If you are looking for more than a chef…..👩🏻‍🍳 you found her 🤗

#retreatchef
#privatechef
#foodcultures
#eventdesign
foodstylist by @koi_kitchen_studio

When was the last time you made something just for the joy of it? 🌿

Step away from the to-do list, get creative and enjoy making your own festive wreath as part of a lovely Christmas evening.

No pressure to be perfect. Just a chance to unwind, enjoy the process and take something beautiful home with you.

And of course, there's a festive feast to look forward to, too.

📅 Friday 27 November 2026
Just £40 secures your spot.

DM us for tickets or book through the link in our bio.
https://bookwhen.com/koistudios/e/ev-s9v2i-20261127183000?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

#koikitchenstudio #wreathandfeast #christmascrafts #CreativeExperiences #festïveseason by @koi_kitchen_studio

“Enjoy Your Life Through Food”

Welcome to the world my very own Stan Pan. Can’t wait to cook with this on my up coming retreats and events 🧑🏻‍🍳🫶🏼

Less excited about packing it 😵‍💫

#williamsonoma #privatechef #greenpan #stanleytucci
#foodvlogs by @koi_kitchen_studio

Who says a Christmas night out has to mean the same old plans? ✨
Bring your best friend, your mum, your sister, or simply treat yourself to an evening of festive wreath-making, delicious food and lovely company.

Guided with @_nova_dream at the beautiful @_elysian_house_

You don't need a special occasion to do something special.
📅 Friday 27 November 2026
Just £40 secures your spot.

Tag the person you'd love to bring along, then DM us for tickets or book here: https://bookwhen.com/koistudios/e/ev-s9v2i-20261127183000?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

#koikitchenstudio #wreathandfeast #christmasnightout #festiveactivities #christmasplans by @koi_kitchen_studio

The hills I'm willing to die on… and I stand by every single one. 👀

From flaky Maldon sea salt to seasonal menus and a table setting that just feels right, I believe the little details make all the difference.

Good food isn't just about what's on the plate. It's about the ingredients, the thought behind the menu, the atmosphere around the table and how people feel when they sit down to eat.

It's why I love creating food and experiences that feel personal, thoughtful and made for the occasion. I never deliver the same menu more than once.

Iff you're planning a retreat, private gathering or business event and want food that feels just as considered as everything else, let's chat.

DM KOI to enquire about working together and I’ll send sample menus & info over.

#retreatchef #privatechef #foodopinions #seasonalcooking #thoughtfulfood by @koi_kitchen_studio

My gourd obsession reached new highs today ✨🤩

Everything bagel and scallion cream cheese 🥯 samples from @popupbagels was a highlight whilst taking the kids on a Halloween parade down Main Street in Westport.

One thing I’ve learnt today, never underestimate the excitement and appreciation levels of British kids experiencing Halloween in America.🍫

I got an solo mum hour (it’s been pointed out to me it was in fact more than an hour) around the shops which was literal heaven and took the leap and treated myself and my business to a STAN PAN! and I’m thrilled about it. I can’t wait to use this on retreats … I got the massive one 🤩 as Stanley Tucci and @williamssonomahome would have wanted.

Banana latte iced with cinnamon cream foam, sat on top of the life guard chair, for some beach time with the boys and a drive home through my fave streets and houses with great pumpkin game. The best time of year 🤩🍂🍁

#westportct #travelvlog #newenglandliving #americanhalloween #foodandtravel by @koi_kitchen_studio

Your Christmas plans with the girls just got an upgrade ✨🤩⭐️…..forget crowded bars, blustery rain & long waits for overpriced set menus.

✨ Imagine an evening of creating your own luxury Christmas wreath, enjoying festive canapés and gathering around the table for a beautiful winter feast.

That’s Wreath & Feast, a festive experience designed for slowing down, getting creative and spending time with your favourite people.

If you're curious about what's on the menu, DM us MENU and we'll send you a preview. 🍽️

🌿🍂 All your wreath-making materials provided, with expert guidance from a florist, the gorgeous Holly from @_nova_dream

🎄A seasonal feast featuring generous sharing dishes, artisan breads and a special dessert

🥂Festive drinks, good food and great company in the beautiful surroundings of Elysian House.

📍Elysian House Retreat Venue, St Michael’s-on-Wyre (take a sneak peak of the venue here @_elysian_house_ )

📆 Friday 27 November 2026

⏱️ 6.30pm onwards

Bring a friend and make a night of it. Book your place via the link in our bio.
We'd love to welcome you. xx

#girlsnightout #lancashirechristmaswreathworkshops #FestiveExperiences #LancashireEvents #ChristmasWorkshop by @koi_kitchen_studio

Day 3 - back in the city I called home for a time and at our all time favorite for lunch @rubirosa_nyc for the tie-dye pizza and a Smokey mezcal watermelon marg. 🍕🍸the best as ever 🥰🙏🏻

And yes…. That is a real cat (10 mins spends in family debate whilst lining up for the Lego store on this)

Theories as to how he keeps it so still: me - maybe he sedates her? Maybe she’s high? Maybe the weight of her necklace weighs her down? ….thoughts? 😳🐱🤑

#nyceats #nycrestaurant #rubirosa #nycwithkids #usatrip by @koi_kitchen_studio

Day 2 of what we did in American - 🎃Pumpkin edition

@shopterrain is literally the store I dream of back in England. My happy place. The cafe is sublime (but the place for a quiet date or brunch with friends not with two kids! So we divided and conquered so I could speed my way around and bask in the autumn and thanksgiving tableware while S took the kids out to count pumpkins 🙈 … yes a wooden serving bowl was added to the collection (along with a Heirloom tomato vine candle to remind me of summer in my granny’s greenhouse)

@stewleonards is literally my favorite place to go at a weekend & buy fresh produce and treats. Before having kids I loved all the retro singing vegetables and dairy characters. The boys have been too young in the past to really get it, but they LOVED it this time, I felt a deep send of joy at this 💚🥦

#connecticutlife #travelvlog #privatechef #americanstore #newenglandliving by @koi_kitchen_studio

🎃🍴🇺🇸 Day 1 Vlog

Nothing at all compares to Connecticut in autumn sunshine with the people you love 🧡🤎

All the feels to be back in Black Rock. It’s such a special place. 🫶🏼

Especially getting to have brunch @harborviewmarket which was such a huge part of our lives every day when I lived here. So many happy memories there and today we made a new one. 🤍🍪

They still do my fave breakfast sandwich and the coffee smells the same. For a nostalgic gal, it was a happy day 🫶🏼🇺🇸

#psl #cookie #connecticut #privatechef #travelvlog by @koi_kitchen_studio