Sat 17 October 2026 · Keizer Culinair, Amsterdam
Marni's Thai Masterclass, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
With Asian Cooking Academy, alongside Malaysian & Indian masterclasses
Wellbeing rooted in every meaningful ritual - the warmth of a shared meal, the quiet of a kitchen at dusk, the beauty of nourishment freely given and gratefully received.
"Food is not just nourishment. It is identity, ritual, connection - and the everyday act of caring for oneself."
LUMA HOUSE brings together contemporary elegance, purposeful creativity, and a deep understanding of health, wellbeing, and human potential. Every project is designed to support balance, confidence, connection, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Wellbeing Through Cooking
A considered approach to cooking as a daily wellbeing practice - where the rhythm of the kitchen, the warmth of shared meals, and the mindfulness of preparation become powerful rituals for a more grounded, nourished life.
Moments That Nourish the Whole Self
Intimate dining events, immersive workshops, and beautifully curated culinary gatherings - each one designed to bring people together with intention, warmth, and a deep sense of belonging at the table.
Recipe Creation for Brands
Original, tested Thai-inspired recipes crafted for food brands, publishers, and media - bringing authentic flavour, approachable technique, and genuine culinary storytelling to every collaboration.
Your Companion for Everyday Wellbeing
A thoughtfully designed AI companion rooted in wellbeing - supporting you to eat with intention, build meaningful daily rituals, feel grounded in routine, and move through life with a little more calm and care.
Founder & Creator
Marni is a recipe creator and culinary wellbeing practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of food, human experience, and considered design. Her approach is grounded in the belief that everyday rituals - particularly around food - have the power to shape how we feel, connect, and move through the world.
Blending evidence-informed wellbeing practice with a refined, contemporary aesthetic, she creates experiences, content, and workshops that feel calm, intentional, and deeply personal. Through LUMA HOUSE, she has built a considered experience where wellbeing is explored through food, storytelling, and experience design.
From intimate workshops to brand partnerships - every offering is crafted with intention and warmth.
Original Thai-inspired recipes crafted for home cooks, food brands, and publications - clear, tested, and beautifully presented with the everyday cook in mind.
Enquire →Immersive cooking-as-wellbeing sessions designed for workplaces, community groups, and wellbeing programmes - grounded in evidence and delivered with care.
Enquire →Elevated food photography, recipe storytelling, and social content that communicates your brand's values through the lens of culinary wellbeing.
Enquire →Engaging cook-along demonstrations, panel appearances, and talks on the power of food in supporting mental health, inclusion, and everyday wellbeing.
Enquire →Collaborative campaigns with food, wellness, and lifestyle brands that align with LUMA HOUSE's values of authenticity, health, and considered living.
Enquire →Wellbeing-informed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion consultancy for organisations looking to embed inclusive practice through food, culture, and lived experience.
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Wellbeing research consistently shows that what we do in daily life shapes our mental and physical health. Cooking - choosing ingredients, following a process, engaging the senses - is one of the most grounding practices available to us. LUMA HOUSE makes this insight warm, accessible, and beautiful.
Aromatics, textures, and colours anchor us in the present - cooking Thai food is a full sensory meditation.
Meal preparation creates rhythm and structure - foundations of meaningful daily living and mental wellbeing.
Sharing food breaks down barriers, nurtures relationships, and builds the social belonging that sustains us.
Marni has a rare ability to make Thai cooking feel genuinely accessible without ever losing the soul of the cuisine. The recipes are foolproof and the results are extraordinary.
The wellbeing workshop Marni ran for our team was one of the most impactful experiences we have ever commissioned. Beautifully designed and genuinely moving.
Working with LUMA HOUSE elevated our brand presence in a way that felt entirely authentic. Marni understands both food culture and what audiences truly respond to.
The best healing retreat is not always found in isolation or escape. Often, healing begins in the quieter moments - when the nervous system is given space to regulate, the senses are gently reawakened, and the body is invited back into the present.
At LUMA HOUSE in Cheshire - while also collaborating with retreat centres and wellbeing spaces worldwide - healing is approached through a distinctive and evidence-informed lens. Through The Luma Table, guests are immersed in a sensory-led culinary wellbeing experience where food becomes more than nourishment; it becomes a pathway to restoration.
Grounded in principles of sensory regulation, mindfulness, and nervous system science, this experience draws upon evidence showing that repetitive, hands-on practices such as cooking can support emotional regulation, lower cortisol levels, improve cognitive focus, and foster a greater sense of psychological safety. Intentional sensory engagement - through touch, aroma, texture, and taste - stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural state of rest, repair, and recovery.
Unlike traditional retreats, The Luma Table offers something deeply intimate and rare: a carefully curated experience where creativity, ritual, and science meet. Whether hosted in Cheshire or integrated into retreat spaces across the world, the philosophy remains the same - healing is not performative; it is personal, embodied, and deeply human.
For those seeking a healing experience that feels grounding, intelligent, and profoundly restorative, The Luma Table offers a unique invitation: to heal through food, connection, and sensory presence. Enquire about an experience →
LUMA HOUSE offers a range of services centred on culinary wellbeing - including recipe development, wellbeing workshops, content creation, speaking and live demonstrations, brand partnerships, and inclusive wellbeing consultancy. Every offering is tailored with intention and warmth. Browse all services →
Workshops are designed for a wide range of audiences - from workplace wellbeing programmes and community groups to private events and educational settings. They are always inclusive, evidence-informed, and adapted to suit your group's specific needs and context.
Yes - recipe development and food writing for brands, publishers, and media is a core part of the experience's work. All recipes are original, fully tested, and crafted with a contemporary, approachable aesthetic. If you have a campaign or brief in mind, get in touch to start the conversation.
Luma AI Friend is a thoughtfully designed AI companion coming soon from LUMA HOUSE - built to support you with intentional eating, daily wellbeing rituals, and a little more calm in your routine. You can join the waitlist by reaching out via the contact section below.
LUMA HOUSE is based in Cheshire, United Kingdom. Workshops and events are primarily delivered across the UK, though content creation, recipe development, and brand consultancy work is available internationally. Remote collaborations are warmly welcomed.
The best way to begin is by sending an email to hello@lumahouse.co.uk - Marni personally reviews all enquiries and will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation. You can also use the enquiry button at the bottom of this page.
Food softens a gathering, gives hands something to do, and makes conversation easier. Here is what research can, and cannot, tell us about why shared meals bring people together.
Read the full article →Research on cooking and wellbeing is promising but early. Here is what it shows, where it is still thin, and what to look for when choosing a culinary wellbeing workshop.
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Read the full article →In a world that rewards speed, choosing to be present in your kitchen - unhurried, attentive - is quietly revolutionary. Here's why Marni believes the slow meal is the most powerful wellness practice of all.
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