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About Holistic Curated Kitchen
Holistic curated kitchen is a wellness driven culinary brand offering far more than traditional Chef services. We blend anti-inflammatory cooking, holistic nutrition and creative food strategies to help people heal, feel better and deeply enjoy real food. Our services include personal chef cooking, weekly meal delivery Retreat, Chef packages, private catering, and holistic menu design. We also offer professional recipe development and culinary consulting for brands, wellness leaders, Retreat, hosts, restaurants, and creators who want elevated nourishing dishes that align with their mission through our podcast, recipes, videos, online cooking classes, and published books. We teach people how to cook intentionally and build a strong relationship with food. Every recipe, service and experiences, craftable purpose rooted in whole ingredients and functional nourishment holistic security kitchen is more than a chef service. It's a lifestyle, a creative studio, and a holistic culinary partner.
Our Holistic Approach
At Holistic Curated Kitchen, we believe in a holistic approach to food and wellness. We are dedicated to creating nourishing dishes that not only delight the palate but also support overall well-being. Our philosophy revolves around using whole, natural ingredients and incorporating anti-inflammatory cooking techniques to promote healing and vitality. We strive to educate and empower individuals to make conscious, health-supportive choices through our culinary offerings and educational resources.
Meet the Team
Holistic Chef & Nutritionist Alissa and Chef Megan are trained and educated in culinary arts. We are both graduates from Johnson & Wales University, North Miami. We volunteered over 100+ hours at culinary events hosted by Goya, Food network, and well known accredited Chefs. We have both traveled and learned all through Tuscany, Italy, and trained in Italian cuisine and worked in a restaurant called Ganzo in Firenze, Italy. Chef Megan and I were both nominated by the head Chef of Ganzo to assist at an event in the James Beard House, NYC which was a limited selection out of 30 students
Co-Founder: Holistic Chef & Holistic Nutritionist
Alissa A.
I’m Alissa, a Johnson & Wales University Miami trained chef, holistic nutritionist, retreat chef, and cookbook author dedicated to helping people heal through real, intentional food. My journey started long before culinary school rooted in my own struggles with inflammation, gut issues, and trying to navigate a healthcare system that didn’t have answers. Food became my turning point, and eventually, my purpose.
I studied Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Management at JWU, spent two transformative months cooking in Florence, Italy, and trained in holistic nutrition and functional wellness. Over the years, I’ve cooked for families, private clients, wellness retreats, postpartum mothers, athletes, and people with autoimmune conditions each time witnessing how the right food can change someone’s entire life.
Holistic Curated Kitchen was born from that mission.
This isn’t just a chef service. It’s a lifestyle brand built on real food, local ingredients, anti-inflammatory cooking, and helping people feel their best from the inside out.
Today, I create nourishing weekly meals, develop recipes for brands, design menus for retreats, host events, record our (Alissa & Marie) podcast Fuel The System Podcast, and publish guides to help people cook with confidence. I believe healing starts in the kitchen, flavor matters as much as nutrition, and food should make you feel empowered not restricted.
Whether I’m cooking for a retreat, helping a client with autoimmune needs, creating a new recipe, or teaching someone how to elevate their everyday meals, my goal is always the same:
Nourish deeply. Cook intentionally. Make health feel delicious.
Co-Founder: Holistic Chef , Pastry Chef & Consultant
Megan M.
Chef Megan McMinn is the Co-Founder of Holistic Curated Kitchen, where she brings creativity, warmth, and over 16 years of culinary experience to every event.
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Baking & Pastry Arts, Megan has built her career around creating beautiful, nourishing food that brings people together.
Her passion extends far beyond desserts she loves crafting vibrant seasonal menus, preparing wholesome meals from scratch, and creating memorable dining experiences that make guests feel at home.
Known for her calm presence, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality, Megan ensures every event is executed with care and precision. Whether she's preparing an intimate private dinner, serving guests at a wellness retreat, or coordinating a multi-day celebration, her goal is always the same: to create food that is both comforting and unforgettable.
Words from Chef Megan:
I have always had a love for cooking, and it was in Italy where I was able to immerse myself in the culinary art and develop my skills. I have worked in several prestigious restaurants and resorts, and my experiences have elevated my level of expertise in the culinary art.
As a wellness nutrition chef, I take pride in being able to provide healthy and balanced meals that are both delicious and beneficial to one’s health. And in my cooking classes, I share the skills and techniques I have honed over the years with aspiring chefs and enthusiasts alike.