Cheryl Chang is a chef and food educator who connects people back to the land through sensory play, intuitive cooking techniques.
Rooted in her belief that food is a pathway to connection, Cheryl’s work helps individuals rediscover the stories, textures, and nourishment held within ingredients. She facilitates unique culinary experiences that invite people to slow down, engage their senses, and build a deeper relationship with the food they eat.
Central to Cheryl’s philosophy is the understanding that an inclusive dietary space is not optional—it’s essential. She believes that how we honour our dietary needs shapes how we nourish ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and how we view our place within community. For many, dietary limitations can create feelings of burden or exclusion; Cheryl’s work actively dismantles that narrative. By creating an environment where everybody’s needs are welcomed and normalized, she fosters a sense of belonging that supports both physical and mental well-being.
Connecting to food in ways that spark joy & memories…
Sparking the joy with kids
Through play and hands-on exploration, Cheryl invites children and adults into a joyful relationship with food. In welcoming kitchens and open fields, kids touch, taste, and dig their hands into the soil—feeling where food begins and how it grows. Guided by curiosity and care, these sensory moments connect children to the land, to one another, and to the simple joy of creating and sharing food together.
Blending her global culinary background with an inclusive, nutrition-conscious approach, Cheryl creates playful learning spaces where participants use their senses to explore food through hands-on discovery, conversation, and connections to their own cultural stories.
Private Chef Services
Carefully choosing those whose values align with her focus on family, nutrition-driven lifestyle changes, and expanding culinary diversity. She is helping families make impactful nourishing changes while enjoying flavourful, well-balanced meals.
Cheryl is well-versed in global cuisine and brings a deep understanding of diverse culinary traditions to her work. Her expertise extends to nutritional science and specialty diets, ensuring that meals are not only delicious but also aligned with individual dietary needs. Whether accommodating gluten-free, vegan, or other dietary preferences, she seamlessly crafts dishes that celebrate culture, health, and connection.
PROCESS
Her process begins with an exploratory meeting to discuss needs, values, lifestyle, and goals. If there is a mutual fit, she conducts an initial 1-2 week trial period to ensure a successful working relationship. This personalized approach allows her to tailor meals to each family’s specific needs, fostering a dining experience that is both enriching and aligned with their long-term wellness goals.
Bringing Joy & Healing Connection Back Around the Table
At the heart of Cheryl’s work is her ability to connect people through food and draw out the deepest connections we may have forgotten. Using food, she creates opportunities to revitalize our hidden sensory connections unleashing memories, joy and healing. Through shared meals and thoughtfully crafted experiences, she creates moments of ease, comfort, curiosity, and belonging—no matter the size of the audience.
