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Taste the love! I’m Marc, a passionate and happy foodie, fanatical about cooking, feeding and entertaining. I love giving, helping and nourishing on every level.

I believe in the power of intention... and my aim is to spread love, joy and good health, one mouthful at a time. "Because of the intention in his food preparation Marc’s cooking has that alchemical 'other' ingredient... which is 'delight', and there's nothing like the flavour of delight to infuse a gathering with joy!” - J.H. I cook mindfully, consciously pouring my heart, soul, love and joy into

my food. I’m in the business of making (edible) love. You can taste it.

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HOW I CAN HELP YOU:

RETREAT CHEF - As well as cooking for other people’s retreats and workshops (yoga, wellbeing & spiritual), my partner, Jaya, and I run our own yoga retreat business, Fork&Bindi. We offer joyful and enriching retreats and workshops, both private and public, in the UK and abroad. PRIVATE CHEF - I cook for all manner of private gatherings, from one-off, special occasion dinner parties and events, to fortnight-long gatherings of friends and families on their holidays. CORPORATE EVENTS - from product launches and team building days to annual meetings. TEACHING - As well as running workshops and classes, I train and inspire chefs to cook more plant-based and free from food. RECIPE & MENU DEVELOPMENT - I love playing in the kitchen; I'm forever experimenting with new methods... creating recipes with unique flavour profiles... and coming up with new ideas for products to go in our hampers. FOOD STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
If you’d like to work with me, please get in touch and let’s make love!

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MY FOOD

I cook mainly for vegans & vegetarians (and those soon to be). My food is wholeheartedly wholesome, mainly plant based and made from scratch with a whole lot of love. It’s incredibly healthy, well-balanced, soul-nourishing nosh… designed to leave you feeling lighter, brighter, more alert and glowing with health and happiness. The perfect complement to any retreat practice. As far as possible, this means: no processed foods. Only natural ingredients, whole grains, good fats, fruit and vegetables. Seasonal, sustainably-sourced, ethically-produced, local and organic. Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, guilt-free. Minimal packaging. Minimal waste. My hope is to inspire people to foster healthier food choices (for us and for our planet). As for the taste: the proof is in the pudding! You can read through the reviews from people who have tried it firsthand (just click on the 'reviews' tab).

03/05/2024

love the guy commentating
https://www.facebook.com/reel/420251037402082

16/03/2023

after a long break abroad... I'm getting back to work...
Jaya and I are running retreats in Tuscany in April... 1 room left... could that be for YOU??
get in touch if it tempts. x

20/10/2022

hi
if anyone fancies a last minute weekend break... space has just become available for our yoga retreat this weekend in Sussex.
Get in touch if this resonates. ###
more info here: https://www.facebook.com/forkandbindi

Yoga • Food • Wellbeing

09/11/2021

It's that time of year again: My beloved, Jaya, and I have been beavering away... and this year's Fork&Bindi Christmas hampers are now available to order! We've absolutely LOVED creating and crafting our new range of goodies for you to enjoy... come and check out our tasty treats!

After a year spent foraging, growing in our gardens and experimenting in our kitchens… we’ve created an entirely new range of goodies to tease and tickle your tastebuds. We’re excited (and delighted) to announce this year’s selection for our Christmas hampers!

Each hamper contains:
• 1 bottle of Sloe Gin or Sloe Whiskey
• 1 bottle of Chilli Truffle Oil
• 1 bottle of Chai Syrup
• 1 box of 8 Christmas Chocini Chocolates
• 1 box of 4 Chunky Marzipan Fingers (all different flavours)
• 1 jar of Sri Lankan Devilled Nuts
• 1 jar of Sloe, Mandarin and Cardamom Jam
• 1 Scented Candle
• 1 packet of Fork&Bindi Incense Sticks
• 1 heart-shaped Christmas Decoration

All for £80
(does not include P&P… probably around £10)

A little bit about our goodies:
These are artisan products; made by hand, slowly and in very small batches. We do not compromise on the quality just for the sake of the price. Most main ingredients are organic (some were even grown by our own fair hands). Everything is absolutely dripping with our LOVE… something you can’t really put a price on… but which you can definitely taste.

This year, we’ve streamlined our packaging* and recycled even more… still the same quality products, but with a lighter footprint on our planet.

These Fork&Bindi Christmas hampers are very limited edition!
First come first served… however, some of the items may be available to buy separately. You’ll find more about each product on the following pages.

(*the hampers now come in our compact Christmas Cubes!)

25/04/2021

made me laugh...

19/03/2021

boom boom!

08/02/2021

LIFE HACK!
what to do with your instant noodles...

02/02/2021

ETHIOPIAN NIGHT :: LIVE COOKALONG (ZOOM) :: FRIDAY, FEB 5th, 6pm
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This Friday, I thought we’d jump onto our magic carpets and head somewhere slightly off the beaten track… to the sunny warmth of Ethiopia! Ethiopian food is one of those cuisines that remains delightfully under explored by restaurants, takeaways and supermarket ready meals… (ie I hope you’ve never tried it before!)

So... even though we can’t ACTUALLY travel at the moment… we might, in some small way, recreate the kind of pleasure you get when travelling and exploring some far flung corner of the world for the very first time (and, if you’re like me, sampling the local food is an essential part of that experience).

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
• my version of Misir Wot - an Ethiopian lentil stew
• Berbere spiced roasted parsnips, chickpeas and onions
• (for the meatlovers: Berbere spiced roasted chicken thighs)
• a simple limey, spiced kale salad with pomegranate
• a superquick Awaze - a super-fiery, boozy condiment
• rice or/and flatbread (shop bought)

I hope you’ll join me in creating this Ethiopian-inspired meal, created entirely by YOU (and from the comfort of your own kitchen)… It’ll be the next best thing to travelling and exploring somewhere new! As always, these cookalongs are for everyone to enjoy, regardless of diet.

please message me if you're interested in joining... and I'll send you the shopping list and login details.
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26/01/2021

GNOCCHI, SUNDRIED TOMATO & SAGE PESTO.. AND AN EASY CHOCCY PUDDING
LIVE COOKALONG :: FRIDAY, JAN 29th, 6pm
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This Friday I thought we’d roll up our sleeves, get our hands dirty and have some fun making a very simple dish that’s very popular in restaurants, but rarely made at home.
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WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
• Homemade gnocchi with crispy fried sage
• A sundried tomato, roasted red pepper and sage pesto
• Simple green leaf salad with lemon
• An easy peasy, smooth chocolate pudding
(all with vegan-friendly versions)
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Gnocchi: like their less refined relative, pasta, are supremely versatile. They can be made, cooked and eaten in countless ways. I’ll show you the easiest way to make these delicate, pillowy little morsels… point out the pitfalls… and suggest different ways to make, cook and eat them.
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Pestos are one of my specialities... and this version is one that I came up with over Christmas.
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I hope you’ll join me in creating this delicious meal, made entirely by YOU from the comfort of your own kitchen. As always, these cookalongs are for everyone, with every diet catered for.
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If you fancy joining in, please get in touch.

07/01/2021

to all my friends and contacts in Somerset... I can't recommend Eat West Country more highly. Angela, who helped me get started in cooking, is one of the nicest and most supportive people I know... (and her food is DEEELICIOUS)... Please can you show her some love and support? xx

For all our lovely customers in Bruton and surrounding areas, we are now offering a 'Build your own Essentials Box', perfect for anyone isolating or unable to get to the shops.

Our essentials box has a selection of locally sourced items that will keep your kitchen stocked up with the necessities (and a few treats too!).

Should you need to celebrate at home why not order a delicious meal as a treat, put on a posh frock and open some bubbly.

We can build a meal around some of our range and can include a delicious starter, sides to accompany the main course, perhaps a decadent pudding to round things off or a delicious little cheeseboard.

To order an essentials box, stock the freezer or order a special celebration meal, please give us a call on 01749 813 082 or email us at [email protected].

We will be in touch to discuss the contents of your essentials box and to arrange a convenient delivery time.

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