Chef Melanie Burkett
FOUNDER
Melanie Burkett, the chef and owner of Inner Temple Foods, discovered her passion for cooking in Southern California at a young age. Diagnosed with severe endometriosis, she adopted a plant-focused, whole-food diet and found healing through food, shaping her philosophy on cuisine. With extensive culinary experience, Melanie aims to create a community-centered marketplace in the North Bay, offering locally sourced, vibrant meals and a cooking school for home chefs, empowering them with knowledge and creativity.
Andrea Barkley
marketing & Social Media strategist
A passionate food enthusiast and creative coach, Andrea fervently believes in the synchronicity of mindfulness and intuitive eating. She plays a pivotal role at Inner Temple Foods, working alongside her good friend, Chef Melanie Burkett, to redefine what it means to nourish body and soul through food. When she's not spearheading marketing and social media strategies for Inner Temple, Andrea channels her creativity into coaching artists and aspiring creatives worldwide, guiding them towards realizing their artistic potential.
