Ikigai Circle is a holistic private chef service in Joshua Tree, offering seasonal, organic meals and retreat catering focused on nourishing body, mind, and spirit.

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Nina Blackbird Japaridze - holistic chef in Joshua Tree

Nina Blackbird Japaridze - holistic chef in Joshua Tree

Nina Blackbird Japaridze - Private Chef in Joshua Tree

Nina Japaridze is a holistic private chef and wellness facilitator based in Joshua Tree. She believes food is medicine and creates nourishing, organic meals that support body, mind, and spirit. Her menus are vibrant, grounding, and tailored for retreats, families, and individuals, always prepared with love and intention.

Nina previously owned Food Good, a healthy café in Georgia focused on seasonal, conscious nourishment.

Alongside her chef work, Nina guides others through liver and gallbladder cleanses, and holistic practices that combine nutrition, & herbal medicine. She is the founder of Release Renew Rise, a 10-day program helping people release what no longer serves them and rise renewed. Rooted in the desert and a devoted to community, Nina’s work weaves together nourishment, healing, and connection.

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  • “I wanted to thank you for your delicious and nourishing meals, which were presented with love and grace. They truly made the retreat a memorable experience. You have such a gracious, calming, and natural spirit that made this journey unforgettable.”

  • “Her food felt like desert medicine. Every meal was grounding, intentional, and deeply nourishing, perfectly aligned with the rhythm of the high desert."

  • “Every meal felt deeply nourishing and intentional. You can taste the care, the quality of ingredients, and the love in every dish.”

  • “Nina’s food made me feel so nurtured in a rarely experienced way."

Life itself is reason enough to celebrate.