Welcome to Wholesome Bellies!


Hey there! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re joining me online, visiting one of my retreats at Mapleton on the Sunshine Coast, or coming along on an international food adventure, you’re in the right place. Wholesome Bellies is my space to share my love of plant-based food, travel, and the joy of connecting with people and culture through what’s on the table.

Because vegetables deserve a love story too!

The Story

"Wherever we wander, food leads the way.”

I started Wholesome Bellies in 2019 as a heartfelt side project during Covid, beginning with retreats where we could cook, connect, and unwind in beautiful surroundings. Shortly after, I opened my own full cooking school and restaurant i Brisbane— five incredible years running classes, hosting retreats, and meeting so many wonderful people. Those years were full of laughter, creativity, and connection, and they taught me so much about community, food, and what truly matters in life.

By 2024, I felt ready to spread my wings even further. I closed the school and pivoted Wholesome Bellies into something different — taking my food experiences beyond the kitchen and into new places. That’s when I expanded and began offering international food tours, from Malaysia to Italy, with more destinations coming soon like Borneo and additional Italian adventures. It’s been such a joy to combine my love of plant-based food with my passion for travel, connection, and discovering culture through food.

What I Do

At Wholesome Bellies, I bring together my love of food and travel in a few key ways:

✔️Plant-based retreats at Mapleton, Sunshine Coast: soulful weekends where we cook, connect, and relax in beautiful surroundings.

✔️International food tours: from Malaysia to Italy, and soon Borneo and more of Italy, I create experiences where we explore culture, traditions, and connection through kitchens, markets, and shared tables — tasting, learning, and making memories along the way.

✔️Recipes and resources: whether you’re just adding more veggies to your week or fully embracing plant-based living, I provide practical, inspiring recipes that make cooking simple, delicious, and fun.

Everything I do is about connection — to food, to people, and to the world around us. In a world that can feel overwhelming, Wholesome Bellies is your sanctuary, a place where our vision becomes reality.

Our mission is to create a nurturing community, inspired by Fiona's passion for plant-based foods. Here, we nourish not just the body but also the soul, offering a space to connect and feel at home.

. The world needs more love and joy, and we're here to share that with you.

“Food isn’t just what we eat, it’s how we connect, travel, and experience life.”

  • Our food philosophy

    "Be kind to yourself, remove the overwhelm and give new things a try."

    I believe in keeping things simple, being kind to yourself, and exploring new flavours.

    Wholesome Bellies isn’t about forcing anyone into a 100% plant-based lifestyle — it’s about inspiration, curiosity, and celebrating progress over perfection. My goal is to help you enjoy more vegetables, cook from scratch, and experience the joy of real food — whether that’s a simple meal at home, a shared table at a retreat, or an unforgettable culinary journey abroad.

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