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
There aren’t enough good words in the dictionary to describe The Juniper Spoon! These peeps know how to do things right! You won’t regret working with them and that’s a fact!
- Danielle TaylorThe Juniper Spoon is the greatest catering company of all time! My now husband and I met them at a bridal show at Hidden Hollow Farm in 2017 and had such wonderful conversation with them, we knew we wanted to book a meeting ASAP and see what they were all about! We met with Lali a few months later and… keep reading
- Melissa B.The Juniper Spoon is an awesome addition to the central Indiana catering scene. This business provides a true breath of fresh air when it comes to event planning, as its focus is on whole foods made by hand from proprietary recipes that provide a twist on the traditional. The Juniper Spoon is a husband-wife effort. Chef Lali Hess sees to… keep reading
- Betsy A5.0/5.0 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
- KatieThe Juniper Spoon is the greatest catering company of all time! My now husband and I met them at a bridal show at Hidden Hollow Farm in 2017 and had such wonderful conversation with them, we knew we wanted to book a meeting ASAP and see what they were all about! We met with Lali a few months later and… keep reading
- Melissa SotirMy husband and I found you at the Crawfordsville Farmers Market, so glad we did! We got a chorizo breakfast burrito, it was so yummy!!!! Best breakfast burrito I ever had! We also go some meadow mint tea (I think it was) from some adorable little girls and it was very good too! Hope to see you at the farmer… keep reading
- JenBrad HimesAMAZING PEOPLE AMAZING FOOD!! I was going to wait until our wedding pictures came out to review so I could include a picture, but I couldn’t wait anymore! Juniper Spoon is phenomenal! They did an amazing job for our cocktail hour and reception food! The tacos were incredible, everyone raved about the chips and salsa on the tables, and the… keep reading
- AnonymousThis review is a little late coming, but well deserved nonetheless! 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 us and… keep reading
- Lindsey PayneQuality of service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 THEY ARE THE BEST!! The crew at Juniper Spoon were incredible at our wedding! Besides the amazing service, the food was, no joke, the best food I have ever had at a wedding or restaurant! Everything is so fresh and tasty! People are still bragging how much they… keep reading
- JoreéBest catering in Indiana. Family owned farm to table. From simple to all vegan if you can dream it they can make it happen.
- Jared Slaven