Private Retreat Chef
I’ll cook a whole weekend of food that tells your brand story and nourishes your guests.
Feed my people →
Taste of Grace Retreats by Terry Ford
Private Chef & Nurture Retreat Chef
Creating community and telling stories through thoughtful, nourishing food experiences and retreats on the West Coast, Hawaii and beyond.
A free, no-pressure 30-minute call about who’s gathering and what would nourish them.
Welcome to my table
Ways to work together
Private Event Chef
I’ll cook you a personalized meal that deliciously evokes your brand or celebrates your milestones.
Tell my food story →
Creative Menu Design
Bespoke recipes for brand activations, cook-it-yourself dinners and dietary restrictions.
Feed me tasty ideas →How it works
From first hello to a full table
- 1
We talk
A free 30-minute phone call about your dates, your people, and the story you want your food to tell.
- 2
I design your menu
A bespoke menu shaped by your gathering, the season, and every dietary need around the table.
- 3
We gather at the table
I shop, cook, serve, and clean up, so you can slow down, connect, and savor every bite.
A weekend of creative self-care
The Nurture Retreat
Our signature retreat, created for entrepreneurs, caregivers, parents & artists. A weekend of creative workshops, sumptuous meals and ample time to connect with yourself.
Meet Your Chef
Terry Ford
I’m a private chef specializing in nourishing, thoughtfully crafted meals for retreats, gatherings, and intimate experiences across the West Coast and Hawaii. With over a decade of experience cooking for retreat communities, I bring a love of fresh, seasonal ingredients, vibrant flavors, and the magic of sharing a meal together.
My personal magic is creating connection through food — bringing people to the table to slow down, feel nourished, and experience the joy of gathering. Inspired by the land, the seasons, and the cultures that shape our kitchens, I believe a good meal can be so much more than food. It can be an experience that feeds the body, sparks conversation, and brings us closer together.
Welcome to my table.
“The best food I have ever had, by far!”
After eating Terry’s food for the first time, I knew I wanted him to cater my wedding someday. Delicious, health conscious, comfort food full of love and care. Terry puts so much intention into everything he makes, and is the most pleasant to work with. Ten stars out of five ❤️
Annie Leiter · Google review