Healthy, Delicious, Vibrant Retreat Cuisine

We take food very seriously here at Escape Haven!

We are foodies at heart and the beautiful meals are a huge focus of the retreat program. The food is cited as one of the highlights every week by our guests without fail! We take great pride in our spa cuisine menu that has been designed to tantalize your taste buds and nourish you from the inside out- this is where flavour meets wellness! What sets us apart is that we focus on organic, nutrient-rich wholefoods and cater to all guests culinary needs and dietary preferences. We believe food is a celebration, and every meal is a special memorable experience on retreat.

Our chefs are professionals in their field…

Our fully qualified and highly experienced wellness chefs take great delight in serving you dishes that are as tasty as they are beneficial for your health and wellbeing. Special signature dishes on the menu have also been created and implemented by the head chef at COMO Uma Canggu, focusing on local flavours and nutrition with a real gourmet twist!

We tailor each dish to your personal tastes…

We cater to all requirements whether it be vegan, paleo, vegetarian, pescetarian, dairy-free, gluten free, grain-free, low-fructose, FODMAP or any other particularities. Each meal is made fresh to cater to your unique tastes and preferences meaning you can enjoy every meal knowing it has been created with you in mind. Best of all you won’t miss out on anything!

We don’t compromise on quality…

Everything is made from scratch with the highest quality ingredients and sourced from local providers in Bali. We have a ‘no compromise’ rule when it comes to the quality of our ingredients. You can rest assured that we use the best of the best when it comes to each and every dish created. We truly set the standards in spa cuisine when it comes to Bali retreats and nothing makes us happier than the smiles on our guests faces when they sit down to each meal.

Included in your Bali Retreat:

Daily fresh breakfast buffet and gourmet à la carte breakfast menu
Delicious wholesome lunches
Gourmet dinner FEASTS!
Guilt-free mouthwatering homemade desserts
Tasty afternoon snacks
Vibrant fun pool platters
An insta-worthy ‘High Tea’ for your final retreat lunch
Refreshing iced tea and cold coconuts
Unlimited tea and local quality gourmet coffee
Snack boxes for surf trips and Mt Batur hike
Fresh fruit and homemade bliss balls always available
Special birthday cakes for birthday celebrations!
Grazing platters for the sunset bonfire
Delicious Ceremonial Cacao for the cacao circle

Our cuisine is about delicious quality fuel, not deprivation.

Our food philosophy focuses on abundance and we prioritise locally grown organic fresh fruits and veggies, fresh local seafood and free range chicken. Our menu has been carefully devised by our Therapeutic Chefs and we avoid preservatives, processed foods and anything artificial. Meals are nurturing and will leave you feeling satisfied and energised, ready to make the most out of your retreat week in paradise!

What our guests are saying…

“Unlike a lot of retreats where you have to swear off coffee, dairy, alcohol and/or fun, Escape Haven instead allows all of these things and, in fact, has a “never go hungry” policy. This is a policy I’ve been following all my life on a personal level, and I believe it’s one of the reasons the retreat is so popular, because it attracts the kind of women who like to eat and enjoy themselves. As a result, meal times are one of the many daily highlights (there are no lowlights). The food is a beautiful showcase of the best Bali has to offer: fresh, organic, made on site, seriously delicious. You get about four or five options per meal, including nasi goreng, corn fritters, beef rendang, satay chicken, plus there’s pudding in the evenings – and always the possibility of wine.”

Meet Our Chefs!

Our chefs at Escape Haven are part of our family and have been with us for many years. They are not only highly qualified with an array of kitchen experiences under their belts, they have a genuine love and passion or cooking that is felt in every dish.

Chef Witana is the 3rd generation in his family who has a passion for cooking. He has enjoyed many experiences in the kitchen and spent more than 10 years working on cruises where he learned how to cook to high luxury standards- you will see this in his beautiful presentation! His favourite meal to make guests is a traditional Chicken Curry and a special Balinese style salad that has vegetables with shredded coconut and many ancient herbs. Chef Witana’s love for food can be seen and tasted- get ready for a very special culinary experience!

Chef Andika has been cooking for Escape Haven guests for over 6 years now and has an incredible understanding of holistic cuisine and also Bali’s best and freshest ingredients and suppliers. His Indonesian dishes are the ones guests rave about the most and luckily, Chef Andika also teaches some of these recipes in the weekly cooking class too so you can make these signature dishes back home again.

Chef Komang is our newest chef at Escape Haven and he has a real passion for cooking as well as making our guests smile with each meal. His speciality is the delicious seafood buffet and he is also very creative when it comes to making mouthwatering vibrant salads and vegetable curries. He is passionate about local Balinese ingredients and sharing these flavours and culture with guests.

A 5 Star Dining Experience….

Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the best adventures we love to offer our guests comes…. On your plate!

There’s nothing like trying new foods, new flavours and new culinary experiences in a new country and culture.

That’s why we love delighting you with floating breakfast pool platters sunset beach bonfire cacao circle and grazing platters, fresh seafood buffets under the stars, Balinese cooking classes to learn Balinese favourites to take home, traditional High Tea on your final retreat day

Every dining experience is sensory celebration!

Experience each meal as a delight for all your senses with beautiful table decorations and fresh flowers, aromatherapy and essential oils to set the mood, live Balinese music, butler service to ensure your every need is met, a mix of a la carte and buffet choices, always dessert (because, life’s too short to miss dessert!)

We take retreat cuisine to new heights and we love that our passion for food attracts other wonderful foodie guests too. Come and taste the Escape Haven difference.

“People who love to eat are the best type of people.” ~ Julia Child

SAMPLE MENU

Our menu adapts to the season and is always fresh and delicious. Review a small sampling of our offering below:

Breakfast

Hotcakes with fresh Ricotta and Blueberries
Banana French Toast on Sourdough with Berries and Maple Syrup
Zucchini Rosti with Smoked Salmon and Cottage Cheese
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Mixed Berry & Mint Cous Cous
Avocado on Sourdough Toast with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and Dukkah
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with mango coulis
Pumpkin Hummus on Sourdough Toast with Watercress and Dukkah
Vibrant Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl with healthy granola
Escape Haven Bircher Muesli and tropical Balinese fruit
Free-range eggs prepared your way on local sourdough or GF bread

Snacks

Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls
Fresh Fruit Kebabs
Gluten Free Apple Nut Cake
Raw Chocolate Bounty
Healthy Homemade Fruit Ice-creams
Beetroot Hummus and Edamame Dip with veggie crudités
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with a spicy peanut sauce
Vibrant Floating Pool Platters
Sunset Grazing Boards

Lunch

Tofu and Ramen Noodle Salad with miso dressing
Lightly Spiced Pad Thai with fresh vegetables and peanuts
Grilled Snapper with edamame, spring onion, radish and orange
Pineapple Boats with brown rice and prawns
Bone Broth with turmeric, cumin and lemon
Roasted Pepper and Mascarpone Soup
Salmon Ceviche
Almond Butter Chickpea Curry with brown rice
Cauliflower Rice Nasi Goreng
Vegetarian Jackfruit Tacos or Pulled Pork Tacos
Tasty Nori Bowls with veggies, seaweed, tofu, mushrooms and edamame
Buddha Bowl salad with pumpkin, tomatoes, green beans, corn and capsicum
Balinese Corn Fritters with chunky salsa
Roasted Salmon with quinoa and eggplant salad

Dinner

Giant Tiger Prawns with zesty lime on lemongrass skewers
Lentil, Pumpkin and Coconut Curry
Grilled Snapper Kebabs with chilli and tamarind sauce
Mild Beef Rending Coconut Curry with Balinese rice
Nasi Campur – Balinese tapas including honey glazed tempeh, eggplant curry and coconut rice
Braised tempe with broccoli, asparagus and shitake
Seafood Buffet with salt & pepper squid, chili crab, coconut prawns and grilled snapper
Fresh organic greens tossed in coconut and mild spices
Tagliatelle Alla Gamberi- past with prawns, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and herbs
Chicken, quinoa and vegetable salad
Falafel, Quinoa and Eggplant Salad
Indonesian Vegetable Gado Gado with peanut sauce and tasty sambal

Dessert

Cacao mousse with raspberry and pistachio
Coconut Panna Cotta
Pineapple and Passionfruit Cheesecake
Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse
Lime Coconut Tart
Traditional Creme Brulee
Balinese Coconut, Palm and Pineapple Pancakes
Homemade Birthday Cake for anyone celebrating their birthday!

Drinks

Freshly Squeezed Juices
Protein Smoothies
Fresh Coconuts
Herbal Iced and Hot Teas
Single Origin Kintamani Coffee
Watermelon Lime Cooler
Traditional Balinese Jamu
Hot Ginger Lemon tea

Guests can’t stop talking about their epic memories with us.

“One thing I really liked was the abundance of good food. From the welcome platter of fruit, to lots of raw treats and comforting food throughout to a scrummy dinner and even a healthy high tea! Delish! They have a motto nobody goes hungry and this was lived up to, in the best way all nourishing food. ”

ANA

“My highlights were the healthy yet extremely delicious food. I wasn’t expecting this at all and honestly it’s one of the best parts of the retreat. It was also really great not having to think about what to order but just being served at the table. I also loved just getting fresh watermelon juice whenever I wanted and the afternoon snacks were always adorable. ”

ZANIAZ

“Everything is so well thought out and done with great attention to detail, The food served here was of very high quality and ingredients. Every meal was delicious and devoured by us all, and complemented our itinerary. The table setting was always set beautifully with different floral arrangements at every mealtime. ”

JUSTINE

We invite you to join us

Come and experience the Escape Haven difference. One week is all it takes to reconnect with the most radiant version of you. Join us for a healing journey with a yoga retreat or Ayurveda retreat. Add some action and adventure with a surf retreat or Bali bucket list retreat! Or enjoy our specialised programmes with a Pilates retreat or weight loss retreat. We curate every retreat to suit your unique needs and goals. There are so many reasons why we encourage all women to experience a luxury wellness retreat, but the most important one is- because you deserve it.

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