Catering

"The food at EarthSpirit has a well deserved reputation and is loved by the participants. It is an integral part of the experience of being there. It is delicious, healthy, nourishing and varied. The cooks are creative and present the food beautifully." Jan Day, Group Facilitator

We are pleased to cater to your requirements and enjoy doing so. All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from modern world cuisine. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs. We source local suppliers for our ingredients whenever possible. We also cater for special diets (allergies/intolerances, vegan etc.) on request and for a small supplement. There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, soya milk, oat milk and cows' milk. There is a fridge for any food participants wish to bring.

Breakfast is continental: boiled eggs, porridge, fruits, bread, spreads, muesli, yogurt.

Lunch is a soup, salads, cheeses and bread.

Dinners is a main meal, one to two sides, green salad and a pudding

Brocoli and Turmeric Soup

Celeriac, Swede and Beetroot Salad Millet with Red Onion Beetroot Humus Green Beans and Lemon Dressing

Butternut Squash Soup

Steamed Green Beans marinated in Citrus Dressing Grated Raw Beetroot, Swede and Celeriac, Lentil Humus, Cashew Cheese Dressing Green Salad

Swede, Celeriac and Leek Soup with Croutons

Roasted red Cabbage and QuinoaFennel Kale and Chickpeas Green Salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Millet with Red Cabbage and Red Onions Egg mayo Coleslaw Green Salad Mixed Rice, Buckwheat, Quinoa and Toasted Seeds Potato Wedges with Smoked Paprika Caramelised Onions Garden chard Green Salad

Menu

Here is sample menu for 7 days (This is only intended to give you an idea of what our kitchen cooks.)

LUNCH
Carrot & Coriander Soup
Three Bean Salad Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Salad Turmeric Hummus
DINNER
Mushroom Stroganoff Fragranced Quinoa Steamed Vegetables Chocolate Orange Pudding
LUNCH
Celery, Leek & Stilton Soup Roasted Beetroot Salad Cucumber & Butterbean Salad Sweet Potato & Brazil Nut Dip
DINNER
Couscous Butternut Squash & Beetroot Tajine Steamed Broccoli Banana & Apple Reduction With Ice Cream LUNCH
Tomato, Red Onion & Basil Soup Greek Salad Roasted Squash With Kale Curried Legume Dip
DINNER
Green Aubergine Curry Aromatic Brown Rice Roasted Cauliflower Chia Pudding With Cream
LUNCH
Squash & Sweet Potato Soup Mushroom Brown Rice Salad Wild Garlic Potato Salad Beetroot Hummus
DINNER
African Chickpea Stew Turmeric & Raisin Millet Roasted Cabbage & Leek Raw Brownie With Cream
LUNCH
Courgette & Celeriac Soup Beetroot & Carrot Slaw Fennel & Chickpea Salad Tzatziki
DINNER
Mushroom & Lentil Bolognaise Roast Potatoes Green Beans & Peas Turmeric & Like Cheesecake
LUNCH
Mushroom Soup Millet Salad With Roasted Squash Roasted Kale & Tahini Salad Edamame Hummus
DINNER
Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake Parsnip, Swede & Carrot Chips Steamed Cauliflower Pineapple Cake With Ice Cream LUNCH
Cauliflower & Ginger Soup Rainbow Quinoa Waldorf Salad Moroccan Pepper Dip
DINNER
5 Bean Chili Creamed Corn Pea Guacamole Rosemary & Vanilla Cheesecake    

Testimonials

"I would like to praise your chefs, their food is some of the best food i eat all year... i would visit for their food alone." Mike Shreeve

"I have been visiting EarthSpirit for over 20 years as both participant and as course co-ordinator. Throughout the years Earth Sprit chefs have provided reliably delicious and plentiful nutritious vegetarian and vegan food and the food is always beautifully presented. The chefs work is at the core of the experience of Earth Spirit as a venue, as through their food they support the depth of work that people come to EarthSpirit to undertake."Hilary Kneale Northern Drum