Meet Jacqueline
Alma Vita was created from a belief that food has the power to nourish far more than the body.
My cooking is ingredient-led, seasonal and rooted in the belief that wholesome food should be every bit as delicious as it is nourishing. Drawing on years of professional experience and inspiration from food cultures around the world, I create vibrant, flavour-driven menus that are thoughtfully tailored to each client, occasion and dietary need.
Whether preparing an intimate dinner, catering a retreat or creating a personalised menu, my aim is always the same: to create food that brings people together and leaves people feeling nourished, cared for and completely at ease.
Experience & Background
My journey as a chef has been shaped by a curiosity about food, health and the way people live.
After studying Culinary Arts Management, I worked as a chef in France, Australia and London, with experience spanning hotels, ski chalets, private yachts and private chef roles and . Alongside my culinary career, I completed a Diploma in Nutrition, deepening my understanding of the relationship between food and wellbeing.
Years of travelling through more than 50 countries have further shaped my cooking, inspiring an ingredient-led approach that draws on a wide range of international cuisines while celebrating seasonal produce and genuine hospitality.

