Monday, March 26, 2012

The People of Hopewood - Meet John


Meet John
John Estival is the chef at Hopewood Health Retreat. You can often find him in the kitchen cooking delicious vegetarian dishes or in the dining room giving food demonstrations and offering tips about healthy eating.

How long have you been working at Hopewood?
6 months

Tell us a little bit about your role/job at Hopewood?
As head chef, I am responsible for the catering at Hopewood.  I also give cooking demonstrations for the guests and am looking forward to teaching cooking schools this autumn and winter.

What do you enjoy most about working at Hopewood?
Hopewood is the best place I ever worked in, the team is great and I can be innovative and creative in my job.  The surroundings are breathtaking.

Do you have any tips for how you take care of your own personal health and wellbeing?
  • Live a Happy and Healthy life.
  • Everything in moderation.
  • Be kind to your fellow beings.

What is your favourite memory of Hopewood?

My favourite memory was Christmas Day lunch.  It was so good to see a full dining room of joyous people celebrating the holiday spirit and enjoying good healthy food.

What is your best piece of advice for healthy living?
Don’t worry, help where ever you can and enjoy life to the fullest.  

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