



Bex Barlow



Bex Barlow

Hello!
I'm Bex, a passionate vegan chef, catering for yoga retreats across South West England.
Food is nutrition for your body and soul.
I have always been a keen believer that what you eat is important... having a connection with your food (knowing and respecting where it comes from), being kind to your body (giving yourself the nutrition you need to be healthy), and valuing variation and quality.
Overall, I believe in living consciously, kindly, calmly.
We create vibrant, beautiful foods to impress guests and leave everyone feeling inspired and satiated.
Bespoke menus tailored to your requirements and tastes... deliciously moreish, with a strong focus on nutritionally-rich and diverse ingredients.
Showcasing the potential of delicious, plant-based foods.
what people say
Retreat Cheffing
"I've just come back from a yoga retreat where Bex did all the catering. The food was amazing. its was artistic and amazing taste and filling and delicious. Im not vegan, but it made me want to explore more vegan food. it enlighten my taste buds. I would highly recommend Bex's food. Thank you Bex and your sister. " - Fleur
"I guess nothing I will write here will be enough to express my complete gratitude to Bex for the wonderful menus she created for us in my last yoga retreat with 22 guests. Bex is definitely not only an excellent chef but also an incredible experience creator. She is the best of the catering providers I have worked with so far as a yoga holiday facilitator. My retreats are mostly focusing on positive inspiration on & off the mat, and I was looking for a team member in the kitchen who could make my intentions possible around the dining table too. Bex certainly is the one whom I am lucky and happy to align my energy with. Bex creates food with passion, cooks with great caring attitude and serves with love! She gave us a nutritious and delicious plant based feast to enjoy the food mindfully through our all senses - even by my non-vegetarian guests. Once you try Bex's food, you will definitely crave for more!! Million thanks to Bex and her assistant for making my wish real with her delicious and scrumptious vegan art works on the table." - Aslihan
"Bex provided the catering for my yoga retreat in Cardiff and I couldn't recommend her enough. The food was absolutely delicious and all really well thought out. The lovely little touches like fresh flowers were just beautiful too and everyone who came really loved the food too. Bex was also a delight to work with and so helpful and friendly. Thank you Bex!" - Lucy
Shoot and Crew Catering
"Hands down the best shoot food we've ever had... so filling and great flavours. Would totally recommend and we will be using Bex again for sure. Thanks!" - Jo
"A couple of the crew were a bit sceptical when we heard the food was going to be vegan, but I can honestly say no one missed the meat! We were stuffed, but in a light, healthy way that just made you feel good and kept you going for hours!! Especially liked the chilli - so good!" - Mike
"I was really excited to see healthy breakfast options! Usually at shoots its lots of carbs and bread, there was still that for people who wanted it, but healthier options too. I especially loved the little chia pudding jars layered with fresh berries and nuts, so yummy. It was all really beautifully presented too. Such a treat at work!" - Rachel
Private Cheffing
“Bex of calm and kind prepared a three course formal supper for us the night before my sister’s wedding. As a family of eight hungry vegans, we couldn’t have made a better choice. The food was absolutely delicious and presented like works of art. In particular, we all appreciated Bex’s commitment to minimising sugar, salt and oil - something she knew we wanted and meant we all started a very special weekend feeling nourished and happy. Bex also made the wedding favours for all sixty guests - beautiful bliss balls presented in compostable biodegradable little bags with rustic twine. Perfect.” - Jenna
"Just wanted to say thanks again for the delicious meal you cooked for us. You did a great job in accommodating the vegan, gluten free and a separate menu for the children. The flowers on the table were a lovely touch, all this and no pots or pans for us to wash up made for a perfect evening. It was a pleasure to meet you and good luck with the move to London." - Paul
Raw Cake Workshop
"Today I ventured out of the house and took myself off to a 'Raw Food' workshop. I have lots of mobility problems and am often housebound, so for me this was something of an adventure.
Honestly, I could not have been made more welcome by a fantastic tutor and a really kind group. Together we shared the pleasure of making something new to us and absolutely healthy and delicious.
I thoroughly recommend this, as it is suitable for all ages and abilities and a very useful skill for the coming schools holidays.
I am hoping that there will be more workshops of this kind. We were given a wealth of information on where to source ingredients cheaply, how to store things and calculate calorific contents, packaging and pricing for those considering this as a business option.
Tea and companionship thrown in, it was a really splendid day out." - Christine
Bespoke Food Delivery
"I just wanted to say that once again the food was so incredibly delicious! Thank you so much for everything. The vegetable tart was so fresh and light, the falafels crispy and full of flavour... everything was so yummy! Also this is not an exaggeration but the speculoos cake is the best dessert I’ve ever had." - Floriane
"I ordered a bespoke food delivery for a friends birthday. We asked for a surprise assortment, and could not have been more impressed. Every dish was perfect, the presentation was great and it was a delicious lockdown treat (coming from a non vegan). Looking forward to trying the lime mayo and some of the other dishes on the menu. Thank you BEX" - Lou
Bespoke Cakes
"Hi, I just wanted to say an enormous thank you for the delicious and BEAUTIFUL cake that you made and delivered to me earlier!! It has been enjoyed and admired by many. Thank you! - Buffy
"I am absolutely delighted with the cake I ordered from Bex - behold the utter beauty that she created! It’s just gorgeous and I couldn’t be happier." - Rachel
"I recently enjoyed Bex's raw chocolate tart and it was absolutely DELICIOUS!! The sweet treats look fantastic and taste amazing, all raw and healthy ingredients, I am super pleased to have found these fabulous products! Yummy!!" - Charley
Food Delivery Service
"I’ve ordered from Bex several times now, and each meal has been delicious and beautifully presented... a great discovery and a highlight of my lockdown week! I’ve only recently gone veggie and it’s great to find such imaginative and tasty dishes. Particular favourites so far include the mushroom soup, raw mint chocolate slice, and all of this week’s Mexican inspired dishes... look forward to seeing what’s next!" - Catherine
"Would absolutely recommend! Great food. You need to try the peanut butter & raspberry brownies - so heavenly. Best brownies I’ve had hands down!" - Rhianna
"Incredibly delicious food! I ordered the family size vegan shepherds pie with sides for a group of friends and everyone was raving about it. People couldn’t believe how good it was! I’ve previously also ordered the meat free meatballs (separately with marinara and Moroccan-style) and they are to-die-for. Excellent plant-based sustainable food with strong flavours, and also presented really wonderfully. I’ll definitely be ordering again!" - Meghana
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