The Joy of Sharing a Meal Together
There is more to food than feeding your body. Sharing a meal with good friends nourishes us in so many ways.
Friends and food go hand and hand, and feed our hearts and souls. Research has shown a strong link between eating together and improved health and emotional well-being. Add happiness, reduced stress and increased life satisfaction to the menu.
It’s wonderful to see how food on the table brings us together – boosting our sense of belonging and self-esteem, strengthening bonds, and filling us with lasting memories. The joys and connections are powerful and the perfect ingredients for a fulfilling life.
Make those dinner plans with friends! And make it really special. While taking turns hosting dinners in one another’s homes is lovely, cooking for others can be super stressful and leave little time to catch up between prepping and serving.
Consider a memorable dining experience that’s truly stress-free with a unique Private Chef Experience at Ste. Anne’s Spa. Private dining experiences take the pressure off everyone and increase the enjoyment factor, allowing you to appreciate the food and people around you with full intention and attention, while minimizing the hassles of home.
Whether a long-overdue get-together or a long-awaited celebration, a private dining experience offers personalized attention and tailored services to your tastes and needs in an intimate, relaxed setting. Our unique Private Chef Experience elevates any gathering with a chef crafting farm-to-table meals that highlight the freshest, seasonal ingredients, many of which are picked from our abundant food gardens.
While your very own chef prepares a delicious 4-course dinner – amuse-bouche, appetizer, main and dessert – in the privacy of your charming cottage accommodation, you and your pals can catch up, laugh, reminisce and reconnect. And most importantly, enjoy uninterrupted time together in a space that’s yours alone.
Every occasion deserves a group celebration at Ste. Anne’s. Choose from an array of tantalizing items on our extensive menu in advance, and watch as the chef creates a feast fit for friends. A few of our spa cottages are ideal for this unique dining experience, including Vista Lago, Casa Del Sol, Maison Sante Nook, Sentosa and the Farmhouse. A group of at least 5 people is required, and you will need to reserve all the rooms in your cottage.
Enhance your stay with a delicious chef experience in two other charming settings: our English Walled Garden, surrounded by blooms and sweet outdoor air, or the Anna Quinn Room indoors.
Be sustained and nourished by a happy meal. When people come together, oxytocin – the feel-good hormone – is released, which helps combat the negative effects of stress. There’s a rush of positive emotion that stays with us for days after, fueling our hearts, minds and bodies, and fostering forever friendships.
Our busy lives get in the way of making plans and spending time with friends. Get togethers need to be consciously created, so let us take care of all the details – just come, bring your appetite, unwind and reconnect.
Gathering with good people is one of the most cherished aspects of life. So is food. Feasting with friends is powerfully fulfilling and life-enhancing – savour and serve often. Bon Appétit!
