Private Chef for Southern Utah Retreats
A retreat asks a lot from the people planning it. The house, the schedule, the meals, the timing, the dietary needs, and the little details all have to work together without making the experience feel managed.
April Wray helps with the part that can either hold the day together or pull people away from it. She cooks for retreats, reunions, friend trips, wellness weekends, and private group stays throughout St. George and Southern Utah.
So The Group Can Stay Present
When the meal is handled, the rhythm of the retreat changes. No one has to leave for groceries. No one is trying to time dinner after a full day. No one is cleaning while everyone else settles in.
April brings the planning, the ingredients, the cooking, the serving, and the cleanup, so the food supports the reason everyone came together.
Retreat Meals That Feel Grounded
The food does not need to feel formal to feel special. April’s work is built around comfort food, elevated: generous, thoughtful meals that fit the people at the table and the pace of the day.
- Women’s retreats and wellness weekends
- Family reunions and friend trips
- Small leadership or team retreats
- Groups staying in vacation rentals, resort homes, and retreat houses
- Meals planned around allergies, preferences, and dietary needs
Start With The Dates And The House
The easiest way to begin is to send the dates, location, guest count, and what kind of meal or retreat day you are planning. April will let you know what is possible and help you think through the next step.
Call or text April: (435) 817-9881
Email: [email protected]
Planning a group stay in a rental home? You may also want to read about April’s vacation rental chef service or the broader guide to hiring a personal chef in St. George.

