Curious about having your next event catered with Yummy Lara’s Ayurvedic inspired vegetarian and organic delights?
I am passionate about food and health and what truly inspires me is fresh local and organic food picked straight out of the garden. That’s why I buy most of my produce from the local farmer’s market or from my local organic food supplier, Santos Organics. I love to deliver freshly cooked meals that are alive and full of energy – just how nature intended! I can create a menu that suits your particular event, gathering, workshop, training or retreat. The recipes featured on my website are also part of my catering menu along with many others please request them if you want them included in your meal plan. I am based in beautiful Byron Bay and am happy to travel to your house or venue.
Sample Retreat Menue
Breakfast Options
Hearty Buckwheat and Quinoa Porridge
With sultanas, sesame seeds and chia seeds topped with toasted nuts and served with stewed apples, pears cinnamon, and star anise.
Creamy Cardamom and Millet porridge
With Coconut Milk, Black currants served with stewed berries
Scrambled Eggs and Roasted Potatoes
Served with avocado, fresh tomato chutney, and fresh herbs and toast (Gf available)
Zingy Zucchini Fritters
Served with, lemon, tasty tomato chutney, fresh green salad with toasted nuts and seeds and dressing, and Toast (Gf available)
Self Serve Breakfast
Includes fresh seasonal fruit, yogurt (Dairy and Non-Dairy), and toasted muesli with almonds, spices, and seeds. A variety of fresh local sourdough bread (Gf available). Jam, nut butter, homemade vegemite.
Lunch Options
Yummy Pesto Pasta with Seasonal Vegies
Broccoli and zucchini, pasta is GF (rice and Quinoa Penne) with fresh pesto: with cashews, rocket (basil if in season or a combination of rocket and parsley). Served with a Marinated Kale salad, with Grated beetroot and carrot, roasted sunflower seeds, and currants.
Classic Yummy Dhal and Rice
(Moong or Split Red Lentil or sprouted Mung beans) and rice (white basmati, brown basmati or quinoa or a combination) Pilaf (turmeric, cardamom, sultanas, and cinnamon) are served with a Seasonal fresh green salad with herbs, edible flowers, and homemade dressing and freshly made chutney, toasted seeds, and nuts
Ayurvedic Laksa
Glass House noodles (Mung beans) and mixed veg (broccoli, carrot, bean sprouts, kale, and tofu served in a silky coconut broth of lemongrass and kefir lime leaves, topped off with roasted cashews
And lemon served with an Asian green salad.
Ayurvedic Nourishing Bowl
Stir-fried carrots, broccoli, zucchini and green beans with tofu sautéed in my special Ayurvedic sauce served with a mixed green salad, fresh herbs and dressing and home made hummus, scrumptious dill and beetroot relish, toasted nuts and seeds, and Brown basmati rice pilaf cooked with sultanas, cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric.
Cannellini Bean, Silverbeet, Carrot and Bay leaf Stew
And sweet potato served with brown basmati rice and a Cos lettuce salad with a vegan aioli dressing
Sweet Potato and Cannellini Bean Masala Patties
Made with parsley, dill and spring onions these patties are served with Beetroot relish, avocado, hummus, Cos lettuce, cucumber, and fresh tomato.
Dinner options
My Famous Roast Tempeh and Roasted Veg
(I usually use Fava bean tempeh) and Veggie dish served with a seasonal mixed salad, rice (or grain of choice) and a tangy Raita (Yogurt sauce, I can also make it vegan!) that can be drizzled on top or used as a dip, yum!
Yummy Classic Green Bean and Sweet Potato Curry served with Brown Basmati Rice and Quinoa Pilaf Seasonal fresh Chutney and a fresh Green salad with herbs and dressing
Polenta and Ratatouille (Zucchini, capsicum and eggplant roasted and then mixed with Italian herbs and spices) served with a Fresh Rocket Salad with cucumbers, dill and fennel.
Mixed Seasonal Veg Coconut and Tofu Curry
Star anise and cardamom, served with an Asian style coleslaw, and Jasmine rice
Beetroot Stew (Vegan Borscht)
Made with carrot, celery, purple cabbage, bay leaves and spices
Served with brown basmati rice, yogurt (non-dairy available) and fresh green salad
Deserts and Afternoon tea
*You can also have this as a dessert with your evening meal
Choose one from a variety of one of my yummy afternoon treats (GF and Vegan options available)
Dazzling Apple and Pear Crumble
Served with Coconut yogurt
Chai bliss balls served with Vegan homemade chocolate
Yummy Style Carrot Cake
With cream cheese icing Vegan option available
Sticky date banana bread
Melt In Your Mouth Cardamom Cookies served with Vegan homemade chocolate
Almond Orange Ginger Cake
Chocolate Beetroot cake with avocado and cacao icing
Sauces and Chutneys
Ayurvedic Tomato Relish
Made with onions, ginger, Ayurvedic spices and coconut oil
Aioli Sauce/ Creamy Salad dressing
Made with sunflower oil, aqua Fabre and garlic (Vegan)
Tamarind and Date Chutney
Made with cumin and fresh ginger, this is sugar-free
Cucumber and Mint Raita
Made with coconut yogurt, dill and spices
Beetroot and Dill Relish
Made with Spanish onions, green apples and coconut sugar
Summertime Mango Chutney (seasonal)
Made with Cumin seeds and chili flakes
Mustard Vinaigrette
Made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup and mixed spices
Please note these catering rates include travel costs and delivery or preparation of food at venues.
A 35% non-refundable deposit needs to be paid upon booking for a catering event. The remainder is to be paid once numbers have been confirmed and prior to the start date of the event.
Who’s it for?
- Anyone hosting an event, workshop or retreat from 10 to 100 people
- Teachers, presenters, coaches, trainers who want their attendees to experience high vibration food in order to better sustain participants throughout the event, workshop or retreat
- Anyone who wants organic, vegetarian, locally grown, whole food, that is lovingly prepared by hand, cooked with love and intention
- Individuals or groups seeking a food experience, full of flavor, energy and wisdom.
- Lara can make the food and deliver to your event or she can come to you and cook!
Here’s what you get…
Lara has a range of delicious and nutritious recipes for small to large events. Vegan options are also available, making her food inviting for everyone! Booking well in advance is integral to securing time in Yummy Lara’s schedule.
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- The menu will vary according to the season and availability of produce and whole foods.
- Yummy Lara prepares her own hand-blended spice mixes, makes her own ghee, creates a feast full of fresh organic produce that is still alive and full of energy when it hits your plate!
- If you have any special requests or food sensitivities please consult with
Yummy Lara directly.
Tailored options for your needs.
Every workshop, retreat, event and training is different and requires individual attention. Yummy Lara is happy to adapt and modify recipes.
How to Book
Contact me to book Yummy Lara for your next occasion.