What makes us special?
The Juniper Spoon is a boutique woman-owned catering company in Central Indiana. From social functions of 30 to weddings with 300 guests, we’re comfortable serving at your location. Our garden lies just feet from our kitchen door where we grow produce from seed for your event. We support the local economy by working with Hoosier farmers who provide us with seasonal produce, high-quality meats, eggs, dairy, and much more.
Farm-to-Table Weddings
We curate some of our favorite entrées, sides, and appetizers each year into an easy-to-navigate menus. If you prefer to have a one-of-a-kind experience for your guests, we will work with you to customize a menu that reflects your style and vision.
Corporate
Our goal is to give you and your guests a professional yet unforgettable event—from an exquisite bite of food to the thoughtfulness of our staff. Let’s work together to make your event memorable and delicious.
Social Gatherings
By approaching every event with care and hospitality, we ensure that you and your guests are comfortable and nourished. Let our high-level service and expertise relieve you of the stress that can come with hosting. We want you to love your own party!
Upcoming Events
The Market opening is tomorrow!
Menus for Every Occasion
We delight in transforming ingredients into mouth-watering bites. Many of our dishes began years ago when we traveled abroad, ate at a roadside dive or foraged an edible flower. New flavors and experiences inspire our daily work and fuel our creativity. Our Indiana home provides us with year-round delights that keep our menus grounded and accessible. We strive to make interesting food that is not intimidating. We believe that whole ingredients and simple preparation can live in harmony with extravagant colors, flavors and textures.
What our clients are saying
5.0/5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 The Juniper spoon is unique in this area. A real commitment to the best fresh, local, ingredients (many grown in their own garden). Creative menus and presentation, with a real eye for authentic food.
- TomLali and her team have catered two corporate events for me and have done an excellent job. She is prompt, very professional, and puts together creative menus and displays. Her staff is courteous, attentive, and detail-oriented. I highly recommend The Juniper Spoon!
- Kari AAmazing food, presentation, and staff!
- Kay Kiehlbauch NannetAmazing catering services! Definitely recommend!
- Ashlina Chin5.0/5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 The Juniper Spoon catered my wedding at the Sommers Mansion on Aug. 24th in Indianapolis, and it was absolutely lovely. I initially chose the Juniper Spoon, because it was one of the only catering businesses focused on local and organic. And they went above and beyond even… keep reading
- KatieLali and everyone from the Juniper Spoon were amazing! They catered a beautiful wedding for us with a delicious menu that everyone loved. Planning our wedding from across the country, we only communicated with Lali by email and phone and the dinner ran seamlessly. Her communication responses were always timely and she worked with us to create a custom menu…. keep reading
- Dawn J5.0/5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 The Juniper Spoon elevated my casual fall picnic spread to an elegant level. Their staff was very willing to help in any way they could. I whole heartedly agree with how they approach sustainable farming with their business, as this is very important to us as a… keep reading
- Miranda5.0/5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 Lali Hess & Juniper Spoon has to be hands down, one of the most thoughtful, creative catering businesses out there. We were set on the local food aspect, but it was Lali and her attention to detail and overall ability to make our wedding food all about… keep reading
- User6256390The Juniper Spoon catered my wedding at the Sommers Mansion on Aug. 24th in Indianapolis, and it was absolutely lovely. I initially chose the Juniper Spoon, because it was one of the only catering businesses focused on local and organic. And they went above and beyond even that very specific expectation! The staff were very professional, courteous, and punctual. As… keep reading
- Katie JLali and her team at Juniper Spoon are fantastic to work with and make the most delicious food! They traveled 2 hours for our wedding and we’ve gotten SO many compliments on food and requests for her recipes! Their presentation is lovely too! You won’t regret hiring Juniper Spoon for your event!
- Kim Teele