Chef Heidi Gerlink
Personal Chef Services
Heidi is a personal chef who offers a wide variety of menus designed to delight anyone who enjoys simply good food. Her credentials are equally impressive. In 2017, she earned her Professional Culinary Certification through Rouxbe. Since then, she has successfully owned and operated a personal chef business, serving private clients throughout the Austin area for over five years. Heidi focuses on preparing nutritious, exciting, and delicious meals that are customized to your individual tastes.
Cooking Classes
In addition to private chef services, Heidi leads fun and interactive cooking classes. These hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone who wants to learn practical techniques, improve basic cooking skills, and explore new ingredients and recipes.
Class options include:
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Knife Techniques
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Tamales
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Dumplings
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Stuffing and Roasting a Whole Fish
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Pasta Making
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And More!
Each class offers a welcoming atmosphere where participants cook, learn, and enjoy the experience together.
Breakfast Ideas
For a refreshing start to the day, guests can pair brunch with a yoga class. The breakfast menus are flexible and open to customization based on guest preferences.
Options include:
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Healthy Breakfast: Parfait bar, fresh juices, soft scrambled eggs with pesto, coffee, tea, and Danishes from a local bakery.
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Texas Breakfast: Migas or breakfast tacos, pan de dulce, coffee, tea, and fresh juices.
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Avocado Toast Bar: Two types of bread, eggs prepared two ways, and a variety of toppings such as bacon, sprouts, capers, tomato, and smoked salmon.
Catered Dinners
Heidi also creates fully customized dinner menus that reflect each guest’s unique preferences. She uses only fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re envisioning an elegant dining experience or something more relaxed and casual, she works closely with you to bring your vision to life.
Her passion for great food and personal attention to detail make Heidi a wonderful addition to our wellness retreat.