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.

A woman with long blonde hair cooking on a stove, pouring butter or oil into a frying pan.

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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Emily provided the most amazing food and service for my 3-night retreat in Byron Bay. She was warm and a lovely cook to have around. Her food was delicious and so nourishing. The variety of Ayurvedic meals was amazing and created a real curiosity for the guests to take back into their everyday lives.

    Sharna, Retreat Facilitator

  • Emily added so much value to our retreat experience. She is kind, grounded and has an eye on the details. The food was next level with everything being Ayurvedic, seasonal and full of love and intention. She educated us with each meal and played in a graceful way with the ingredients, creating fabulous dishes that we all loved.

    Stella, Retreat Guest

A rustic dining table set with various dishes including a green vegetable salad, a bowl of creamy soup, and plates of bread, with stacks of white bowls and a yellow sauce on the side.

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 available at all times as well as daily masala chai (with breakfast)

  • 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.