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The Wholesome Bellies story

Wholesome Bellies is about food, travel and connection.

Founded by Fi — a lifelong food lover, cook and curious traveller — it grew from a belief that food has a unique way of bringing us closer to people, places and culture.

We love discovering a destination immersing ourselves in the way people eat, gather and share. From local markets and family-run kitchens to long lunches, hidden neighbourhood favourites and food traditions passed down through generations, these are the moments that reveal the heart of a place.

We invite you to slow down and experience a place through its food. To wander local markets, sit around tables with the people who know the region best, learn the stories behind the dishes, cook, taste, share and discover the small moments that make a destination unforgettable.

It’s about travelling with curiosity, eating incredibly well and making real connections along the way — with the people you meet, the places you visit and the group you share the journey with.

Because the most memorable journeys often begin around a table.

Latest recipes

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Lentil and Walnut Bolognese Lasagna

Spaghetti Bolognese Plant-based

Tomato and Olive Risotto

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Lemon Polenta Cake

Tangy Tahini Cauliflower and Potato

Vegan ANZAC Biscuit Recipe: A Healthier Twist on a Classic Treat

Tomato and Basil Sugo

Involtini di Melanzane

Chickpea chocolate chip Cookies

Your free e cook-book

9 Unconventional Ingredients and how to use them in the plant-based kitchen

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Thank you for stopping by, reading our story, trying our recipes and diving deep into the journey of wholefoods, plant-based. We are constantly working behind the scenes to build an incredible community A place to learn to cook, enjoy a variety of fun events and meet like minded people. If this sounds like you and you’d like to be part of our tribe , click below to be the first to hear about our events and much, much more.

THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.

I absolutely loved the Plant Based Sicilian class, it was very Italian with us all around the table joining in with the cooking. Fi is so welcoming and inclusive. The food we made was impressive but not too difficult and I look forward to recreating the recipes for friends and family. Lost of fun was had, lots learned and friends made. I look forward to the next Wholesome Bellies class, my only dilemma -which one to choose?

Thanks Fiona for a lovely day today cooking delicious Indian dishes! A really great experience for both my husband and myself. We will definitely be back ❤️

I highly recommend Fiona's plant-based cooking classes. She is awesome. I have now done a few different classes because I loved it so much. The recipes are so yummy, easy to make, and it's lots of fun. I have made a lot of the recipes at home too and everyone loves them.

Loved the Indian Thali class that I did with Wholesome Bellies! I was worried about attending solo, but the way the way they run the classes is so inclusive and fun I didn't need to worry. Planning to go back and do more classes.

I recently attended Wholesome Bellies, a vegan cooking school, and I have nothing but great things to say about my experience! Fiona, the teacher and chef, was an absolute delight to learn from. Her passion for vegan cooking was evident in every aspect of the class, from the way she explained each recipe to the way she interacted with the students. One of the things that impressed me the most was that we received a booklet with all of the recipes we made in the class. This was incredibly helpful, as it meant that I could easily replicate the dishes at home without having to try and remember everything that Fiona had taught us.

Amazing food and highly entertaining and educational. Fiona and team have found a unique way to educate and feed people vegan food that general food lovers will devour and appreciate. We hosted a client event there and have been in a more social setting and both times have been top quality.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Wholesome Bellies. I have done about 5 cooking classes, several long table dinners, a retreat and I have personally had 2 private functions there Why do we keep going back ? Well apart from the amazzzzzing food, the atmosphere, the vibe, the warm hugs from the owner, Fiona, the wonderful interaction with staff who are soooo accommodating. It just is a wonderfully chilled yet exhilarating place to be.