Combining nutrition, beauty, and preventative health through sensorial catering experiences.

Based in Asheville, North Carolina; serving the WNC region as well as national and international locations

We combine the principles of 5-Elements Nutritional Therapy and Chinese and Western Herbalism to create beautiful and deeply nourishing meals. This approach provides a step beyond typical catering, and into the realm of empowered preventative health through a “food as medicine” theme. Let us help you plan your perfect private event or wellness retreat.

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We design your experience to match the needs of your specific event. The Fruitful Plate Founder Jess & her amazing team will fully customize the menu and experience you would like to provide for your guests, whether it is:

  • a celebration

  • a family gathering

  • a corporate event

  • a retreat

  • and more!

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  • “Attending Jess’s Five Elements dinner was a memorable and nourishing experience. Her creativity and attention to detail were truly inspiring. Every dish she served was delicious and the presentation was absolutely stunning…I also loved how she wove some rituals and her wisdom about nutrition and medicinal herbs into the evening.” - Amy

  • “Just wanted to thank you for hosting such a beautiful dinner last night. Your food was delicious and your presentation was stunning Was grateful to be able to share in that with you, and all the other lovely women. I will say that might have been the first time I have ever left a dinner feeling really good about everything I ate. Truly nourishing 💕” - Sarah

  • “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ YES! One of my top 5 dining experiences of my LIFE just happened! Jess Goukas just changed my view of what’s possible with creating food with LOVE & creativity…and dinner with gals! I was already in Jess’s fan club as a global visionary mom but now her star ⭐️ soars!” - Jennifer

  • “It couldn’t have been any more magical. It was an evening everyone will always remember.” - Lauren

  • “Wow! 😍 I’m honestly still processing all the sensory beauty and delight I experienced last night. I am grateful to have been a part of your exquisite evening!! Thank you thank you 💕✨” - Alicia

  • “I am beyond impressed with how much detail and care is put into every single item. This is some of the most beautifully plated food I have ever seen! You can definitely tell that Jess puts so much heart into creating a truly curated experience.” -Ally

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Let’s create a memorable culinary experience, together

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