“If you are fortunate enough to have made contact with Elke Talbot, you are in a good place. Elke is a pleasure to work with and be around, plus her cooking is phenomenal. She seamlessly prepares scores of healthy and delicious dishes each meal and magically works with everyone’s dietary needs and wishes. Each day that myself and the nine other people in my group ate Elke’s delectable cooking, we were surprised and delighted by her creativity with dishes (think wild rice or quinoa mixed with dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts and/or cheese plus beautiful garnish; fish curry with various vegetables; zucchini coconut cake, perfectly sweetened; succulent muscles in a garlic wine sauce; and blissful pork ribs with a homemade tomato relish). In addition to her ability to cook a wide range of cuisines, she is a wiz with fruits and vegetables and passionate about choosing produce, be it from the market or the garden. Elke was extremely thoughtful about preparing healthy dishes for my children, who are picky eaters, but gratefully devoured Elke’s creations. She is a kind, sweet and passionate soul whose flavor for life shines through her cooking. Expect lots of flowers and tiny decorative details to accompany your meals and time spent in Elke’s company. Enjoy!” – Heela Capell, Brooklyn, NY
“Elke's food is so delicious, her demeanor so warm and inclusive, and her ability to understand and interpret people's needs is so well tuned, that we started to ask her if she comes from the Land of Magic. Elke creates truly inspired food that matches the environment, the weather, and the mood. She sources extraordinary ingredients, even where they are hard to come by and she makes culinary delights from them. I can't say enough good things about Elke, her food, and the wondrous warm vibe she creates.” – Adam Freed, Los Angeles, CA
“We really appreciated that your food matched the island atmosphere. It was both filling but light. All the meals were super fresh and well balanced. Your deft touch brought out the best of each of the ingredients. We loved being introduced to new dishes such as lion fish ceviche, chia pudding, mango ice cream cake, fruit chutneys, lime infused snapper just to name a few. You are a creative master chef and we feel very lucky to have enjoyed your meals. Thank you!” – Cathy Ohashi, Brooklyn, NY
“As a devout meat eater who very rarely eats vegetables, the highest compliment I can give to Elke is that I ate her vegetable dishes with every meal, which my wife has been trying to get me to eat more of for years. Not only are Elke's meat dishes fantastic, her vegetable dishes are imaginative and bring together flavors that just plain work.” - William Lu, Taiwan
“We visited Tortola in June 2022, and Elke came to our home the final night and prepared a delicious meal! She let herself in the home, which was great that we didn’t have to be there to let her in. We enjoyed a long day on the beach and came home to three delicious appetizers. They were all different and equally wonderful. We had a fresh fish ceviche, homemade guacamole with plantain chips, and curried chickpea flatbreads. There was not a morsel left on the plates! She then got to work on an equally delicious meal! Most impressive is that we had one super picky eater, who she not only accommodated, but I’ve never seen him eat so many vegetables! Elke even shared her kale recipe with me so we can get him eating more greens! We finished the evening with a delicious dessert. While we finished eating, she cleaned the kitchen. The whole experience was wonderful! She was delightful and professional. The food was delicious, and best of all we got to sit (still in our swimsuits and coverups, I think) and enjoy our last night together. The food was better than any restaurant we visited, and we didn’t have to dress up or leave the house. Thanks, Elke, for a first-class experience!” - Bonnie Gibson, Atlanta, Georgia
“I was lucky enough to attend a semi private 2 hour long guided meditation and yin restorative yoga with Elke. It was magical! It was during a very busy and stressful time for me and Elke welcomed us in her little piece of heaven and got me to fully let go for a few hours. Her voice, words, and gentle guidance was just what I needed and I felt so calm and energised when I left. I honestly wish I could do it more regularly!
“I have also attended a few yoga classes with her and she is fantastic! Her classes are very well structured, she always gives adaptation for all levels, and always chooses how to lead the class to adapt to her students on a given day. I would highly recommend to get in touch and connect with Elke; whether it be for yoga, food or other, she is an amazing person!" - Camille Bedouin, BVI
“From the start, working with Elke on her menu was easy and painless. I’d highly recommend going with her suggestions because everything we ate was fantastic. We had 18 guys visiting Great Camanoe Island and Elke provided breakfast, lunch and dinner to rave reviews from every guy in the group. She was great at coordinating eating times and making sure the entire day went smoothly. Elke is a very warm person and easy going, definitely the type of person to keep you in the vacation spirit. I highly recommend her cooking and she is perfect for a large party because everyone was well fed with a few leftovers for the next day.” – Parker Hooper, Brooklyn, NY