Ayurvedic Catering

Ahara Rasa provides unique Ayurvedic catering experiences in Byron Bay for retreats, events and trainings.

We share simple, sattvic food that honours Ayurvedic principles to support your wellbeing and vitality.

We offer you not only delicious meals for your retreat but, an experience of Ayurvedic nutrition & cooking to inspire your guests to live a life of radiant health in harmony with nature.

What makes our catering Ayurvedic?

Ayurvedic cooking is so much more than using spices and cooking with ghee. What makes a meal truely Ayurvedic is that it is supportive for your agni and balanced in nature.

The food we share is sattvic meaning that it is fresh, pure and as close to nature as possible. All our meals are vegetarian, naturally gluten free and made with fresh, mostly organic ingredients.

All meals are tri-doshic to support all constitutions and our menu changes with each season. Our cooking is balanced in the six tastes and honours Ayurvedic food combining principles.

Ayurveda also understands that the energy of the kitchen influences the food we eat and we always aim to cook in a peaceful environment with mantra, love and intention.

Some kind words from our clients. . .

  • Emily’s food completely surpassed my expectations of Ayurvedic catering. There was so much variety and creativity in what she offered. I had seconds and often thirds most meals. But beyond the delicious food, Emily embodies a generosity of spirit that completely elevates her catering experience. Emily is warm, plays mantra music while she cooks, always makes time to chat to retreat participants and introduces each meal with such humble yet passionate energy. I would book her for my next retreat in a heart beat!

    Irene, Retreat Facilitator

  • Emily was so lovely to work with. She was professional yet flexible. Easy to work with and became an integral part of the retreat experience for us as hosts and for the guests. Her food was definitely a highlight of the week for everyone and her presence and light in the kitchen made it that much more supportive to the retreat and special for our guests. I highly recommend Emily as a cook for any wellness retreat!

    Bec, Retreat Facilitator

  • I had a wonderful experience with Emily at a recent women’s retreat I held. She educated us all on the principles of Ayurveda throughout and it helped us to connect with our delicious meals. The food was so varied and we were left energised after every meal. Emily is a true embodiment of what she speaks and has a beautiful graceful nature.

    Amy, Retreat Facilitator

OUR MENU:

Our sattvic menu is thoughtfully crafted according to Ayurvedic principles and changes with the seasons. Our menu is. . .

  • Whole-foods vegetarian (vegan on request)

  • Naturally gluten-free

  • Prepared with fresh, local, and mostly organic ingredients

  • Low in onion, garlic, chilli, nightshades, and caffeine to maintain sattva

  • Focused on warm, cooked foods, with minimal raw or cold dishes to support digestion

  • Enhanced with digestive spices to kindle your agni

  • Made entirely from scratch and cooked fresh daily—never using canned, processed, frozen, or pre-made foods.

  • Cooked in organic ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil, using only non-toxic cookware

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Three nourishing whole-food vegetarian meals per day, served buffet style

  • Organic herbal tea and coffee station with handcrafted Ayurvedic tea blends available at all times

  • Welcome and introductory talk with Emily covering the principles of Ayurvedic nutrition & cooking

  • Ayurvedic Education and inspiration from Emily throughout the retreat, plus a complimentary e-book available to all guests

  • Ayurvedic digestive remedies and herbal support provided and accessible throughout the retreat

  • Full service of meal preparation, cleaning, and dining area reset to ensure a elegant, comfortable experience

  • Continuous support from Emily and her team for the duration of the retreat

Inquire about your next retreat

If you are interested in having Ahara Rasa cater for your next retreat, event or are interested in private cooking services - please reach out to us here.