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How Sam can Help

Whether you're a hospitality business, tourism destination, wellness brand or food company, I combine culinary expertise, clinical nutrition and commercial strategy to create healthier, more memorable food experiences.

Executive Chef

Strategic food and wellness consulting for hospitality, tourism, health and lifestyle organisations with impact.

Chef Sam Gowing delivering a keynote presentation on food as medicine and wellness nutrition at a corporate conference at Elements Resort in Byron Bay.

Keynote Speaking

Evidence-based presentations that inspire audiences through the science and art of food as medicine.

Chef Sam Gowing presenting a Club Med Bali culinary experience certificate to a cooking class participant after a hands-on masterclass.

Culinary Experiences

Interactive cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and immersive food experiences for guests, teams and events.

Hi Ben, Thank you for your lovely message. Your vision for a world-first food discovery resort centred on Food as Medicine sounds inspiring and certainly aligns with my work as a chef and clinical nutritionist. I'd love to learn more about your project. Could you please complete the enquiry form on my website with a few details about your concept, location, timeline, and how you see us working together? https://www.chefsamgowing.com/contact/ Once I've had a chance to review your enquiry, I'll be in touch to arrange a conversation if it's the right fit. Warm regards, Chef Sam Gowing

Recipe Development

Creating nutritious, commercially viable recipes for brands, publishers, wellness programs and hospitality.

About Sam

Meet Sam Gowing
Chef • Clinical Nutritionist
Le Cordon Bleu Master

With over 40 years in hospitality, Sam has helped leading brands, wellness organisations and chefs create healthier, more memorable food experiences through consulting, keynote speaking and culinary innovation.

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Watch Sam in Action

From international wellness consulting to cooking on camera, discover Chef Sam in action.

Wellness Tourism

The unique spa and wellness destination programs are handcrafted to service the niche in the global marketplace for a spa cuisine and wellness specialist in the booming arena of luxury lifestyle retreats, health spas and elegant beach resorts.

Cooking on Camera

Need a chef who can cook, connect, and captivate? Chef Sam is your go-to for dynamic cooking demos, ambassador campaigns, and media activations. With decades of experience in wellness, nutrition, and live performance, Sam brings heart, skill and storytelling to every stage.

Learn. Grow. Thrive.

Whether you're looking to build your skills, grow your career or improve your health, there's a pathway for you.

Chef Sam Gowing leading a hands-on private cooking class with participants learning healthy cooking techniques.

Learn

Learn at your own pace with private lessons or online cooking courses designed to build confidence in the kitchen.

Chef Sam Gowing mentoring a chef in a professional kitchen, sharing culinary knowledge and practical skills.

Grow

Personalised mentoring guidance for chefs, food professionals and entrepreneurs ready to grow their careers and businesses.

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Thrive

Evidence-based nutrition consultations tailored to your health, lifestyle and wellbeing, available online or in person.

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What Clients Say

Chef Sam Gowing is widely regarded as a leader in wellness gastronomy, with her long-standing work at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat reflecting her expertise in holistic food, chef mentorship, menu innovation and guest education. Endorsed by General Manager Deborah Munster, Sam is recognised for elevating culinary experiences through seasonal menu development, wellness storytelling, trend-led food innovation and engaging presentations that inspire a deeper understanding of the connection between food and wellbeing.
Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
Inspiring. Empowering. Hilarious & Entertaining. Be it speaking to international heavyweights in the spa and food industry or helping the next up and coming cafe, restaurant or health practitioner, Sam Gowing is an incredible mentor with a wealth of experience, wisdom and the all-too-rare common sense. There is no one else like Sam; she truly is the Queen of Conscious Cuisine!
Marcus Pearce
Marcus PearceAuthor & Podcast Host
Samantha Gowing showed me a few things I didn’t know for which I am most grateful. She also encouraged me to push myself further than I thought possible – and I felt fantastic afterwards! I recommend a personal session with Samantha. She’s a great teacher, fun to work with and she gets results. Thanks Samantha!
Ita Buttrose
Ita ButtroseAO, OBE
It was such a thrill to work with Samantha and her team. The format and menu perfectly complemented the theme of our three-day event, providing our guests with a nourishing lunch and an engaging culinary experience. One of our international clients was so impressed with the execution that they are now exploring how to deliver the same format across their events worldwide. From bump-in to service, everything was seamless and beautifully presented.
One Daydream PRCorporate Client
With the increasing demand for beautifully prepared, healthy food and the escalating global health issues, Vue de monde enjoys a nurturing nutritional alliance with Samantha Gowing. This combined with thirty years experience in hospitality and the corporate arena makes her a true champion of balanced living!
Shannon Bennett
Shannon BennettRestaurateur, Chef & Former MasterChef Mentor
Samantha Gowing is a culinary pioneer and a healthy food business expert for the spa and wellness industry. She offers the complete wellness solution for luxury hotels and spa’s, bringing together her global experience as a chef, a keen business acumen and her training in natural medicine. Her energy and passion is evident whether she is on stage, mentoring one to one or designing a creative gastronomic menu. Sam is definitely Australia’s leading spa chef and nutrition mentor!
Sonja Sorich
Sonja SorichSpa Wellness Consulting

Come into my kitchen

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Stories, recipes and observations from the kitchen, garden and on the road.

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Chef Sam Gowing, Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism and Clinical Nutritionist, standing in her chef’s jacket in front of a heritage kitchen dresser.

Cook with confidence.
Eat with purpose.

Healthy recipes for every season,
every table and every stage of life.

Browse 350+ Healthy Recipes

Online courses, cooking classes and mentoring inspired by over 40 years of culinary expertise.

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