Meet Andrea:
The Heart of Our Kitchen
Some of you have already met talented faces behind our retreats — but we’ve decided to (re)introduce you to the full team, one by one. Why? Because who you share a retreat with matters. And we want you to feel like you already know us before you arrive.
Let’s start with Andrea — our beloved cook and the soul of every meal at ConsciSea Retreats.
Let’s start with Andrea — our beloved cook and the soul of every meal at ConsciSea Retreats.
Andrea, originally from Piemonte, Italy, doesn’t call himself a chef. He calls himself a cook —someone who loves food, loves people, and puts meaning into every plate. His love affair with the kitchen started early, watching his mother and grandmothers cook, and even being mesmerized by late-night infomercials for kitchen knives.
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I’m passionate about food, about authentic dishes, healthy ingredients, and recipes that truly have something to say.
His philosophy? No waste. No ego. Just heartwarming food that connects people.
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Nothing gets thrown away. You make do with little. Before being beautiful, food should make the heart feel good.
At our retreats, meals are a sacred rhythm of the day. Andrea crafts mostly vegetarian menus that have turned skeptics into devoted fans.
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The approach, the vision, the pleasure — these matter more than the ingredients. A simple white rice, made with passion, is better than truffle tagliatelle made without care.
Beyond taste, his meals create connection — gathering strangers around a table to share, laugh, and nourish both body and soul.
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Food at a retreat isn’t just fuel — it’s a social moment, a chance to gather and feel good in body and mind.
Not vegetarian? No problem. You don’t have to be. Andrea’s cooking has amazed even the most devoted meat-eaters. His dishes are full of flavor, comfort, and creativity.
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No one has ever gone home with doubts, no one has ever gone home thinner, and everyone has always become passionate and had fun every time they sat at the table.
We hope this gave you a little taste of what makes Andrea — and our retreats — so special. If your mouth is watering, you’re not alone.