Meet Donna

Welcome! I'm Donna, founder of The Plated Garden. As a Certified Health Coach and Plant-Based Cooking Instructor, my passion is helping people discover that eating well can be simple, beautiful, and delicious. 

My classes are taught in a relaxed, demonstration-style format inspired by the French concept of Mise en place, where every ingredient is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully organized before we begin. Rather than hands-on cooking, you'll enjoy step-by-step instruction, learn practical cooking techniques, discover the health benefits of whole foods, and gain the confidence to recreate each recipe in your own kitchen.

Each class offering celebrates the changing seasons of California's Central Coast and is thoughtfully created using fresh ingredients sourced from our local farms.