senserd

meals that nourish you, words that free you, and moments that make you feel alive again.

M Y  S T O R Y

Senserd was born from the belief that nourishment and expression belong at the same table.

 I am a traveling plant-based chef, poet, and creator of immersive experiences that awaken your senses and feed your soul.

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DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR DATE NIGHT

This is for the people who value deep connection, privacy, and exclusivity. If you’d like to go deeper,  apply for an exclusive experience you and your partner will never forget.

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O F F E R I N G S 

Retreat & Event Catering

Whether it’s an intimate dinner at home, a long table beneath the stars, or a multi-day retreat in the wild — every meal is crafted as a culinary experience.
Rooted in seasonal, plant-based ingredients  shaped by your vision, each custom menu is designed to meet the moment: to ground, to honor, to connect.


This is food that holds you. That lingers. That becomes part of a memory.

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Elevated Sensory Dining

When one sense is softened, the others awaken.
In this intimate experience, guests are blindfolded and guided through a slow, intentional plant-based meal where touch, scent, sound, and taste become the main storytellers.
It’s not just dinner, it’s a meditation, a memory, a return to presence.
An invitation to surrender the eyes and feel with the whole body.

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Private Chef Experiences

Let me come to you

Inspired by years of cooking and living around the world, my menus are plant-forward, seasonal, and thoughtfully composed, designed to nourish, impress, and bring people closer around the table. From planning to clean-up, every detail is handled so you can simply be, exhale, and enjoy.

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Event Collaboration

Want to build a magical experience with me? Fill out my collaborators’ application and let’s see what we can create together! 

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Immersive Online Course

As a Taurus, I am naturally drawn to the senses and connecting to the way they make me feel so alive. Having spent the last 4 years diving deeper and deeper into sensory exploration I have discovered the impact of deepening your connection to self through different creative exercises can have on your daily life.

From creative writing, looking deep into the darkness, all the way to sensory activation techniques, I have created an immersive online experience that will help you push through the stickiness of life and expand your self awareness, rewire your psyche, and discover parts of yourself that have been hiding from you.

 

A 12 week immersive online course to tap into yourself and explore how your body’s natural sense of expression can help you in all areas of life.

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“Recently went to a sensory playshop by Mel and it was such a beautiful experience. The whole space felt so welcoming and safe. We all came as strangers and left as friends. Definitely going to be doing more.” smile

~ Ashley Brooke

“Did the Queer Singles Sensory Journey on July 1st and so glad I did. I’m not going to lie I was a bit hesitant at first going to an unfamiliar place, completely loosing your ability to see where you are going with complete strangers was a bit out of my comfort zone to say the least. However, I have learned over the years that sometime you have to get out of your comfort zone to experience what the world has to offer. You dont realize how much if a distraction your eyes can be until you loose them. Having dinner and the whole experience with a group of gorgeous women getting to know each other on a different level (PG) and got to know myself more is something I don’t think I’ll forget. If you are thinking about it, take the plunge and give it a try promise you won’t die 🤣😅“

~Laura H.

“I did the Queer Edition Sensory Dinner! I was amazing! the energy was so calm and peaceful, everyone was very welcoming. I have dietary restrictions and Melissa was soooo accommodating! I honestly hope to do another one of these events in the future!”

~Sara C.

“I went to a sensory journey dinner experience and it was such an amazing experience! i don’t want to give anything away because there is definitely an element of surprise that makes this extra exciting! the food was really good as was the smells, feels and sounds. highly recommend Senserd By Mel!!”

~Carly B.

“For Mother’s Day earlier on this year, I reached out to Mel privately— and asked for more Information on the sensory experience that I watched her create. Since that moment, Mel kept in contact with me, walked me through what was being offered and all the steps I needed to take (which weren’t many, she was on top of it all).
On Mother’s Day Mel offered myself, both my parents, and my younger brothers an experience I knew that we had never taken on, all together. The reactions were exactly what I were seeking and Mel allowed for it all to take place. The food was unbelievable, and the creativity brought on so much joy. Having gotten our ability to see things, taken away and safely guided through a journey was beautiful.”
~Julynel
“What an amazing, completely immersive experience Mel’s Sensory Journey was! Exploring the heights and depths of sensations, as Mel guides you out of your mind, and into your heart and body, while being catered to with absolutely delectable food! Mel is also an incredible chef amongst all of her other wonderful talents.
11/10 highly recommended this SENSE-ational experience!”
~Luna

“Mel is an amazing creatrix, I know this journey is typically shared with a partner, but I wanted to share it with one of my soul sisters. Mel wrote this beautiful goddess journey for us. The whole experience was incredible. I don’t want to spoil it with any details, but I will say it far exceeded my expectations. The intention, detail and energy her and Luna put into this experience was just so special and I am beyond grateful. I will never forget this 💗“

~Lauren V.

“Just attended the Sensory Playshop Vol. 2 and had a blast. What an amazing space with amazing humans!!!!!”

~Christine L.