Our identity as a business is inextricably tied to our partnerships with area farmers and producers, as well as our on-site sustainable practices. Our mission is to fill people’s bellies with good food, made sustainably from good ingredients.
Find a list of our favorite Farming Partners.
- We grow a large assortment of vegetables, fruits and herbs on our one-acre garden located right outside our kitchen.
- We compost 100% of our non-meat food waste generated by the kitchen. The finished product is then used to feed our no-till chemical-free gardens.
- We use sustainable products in our kitchen wherever possible.
- You can host an Earth-friendly event by using our line of palm leaf plates.
- We choose biodegradable packaging whenever available.

What our clients are saying
Excellent food and service at Indiana Small Farm Conference!
- Ashley AdairLali 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 AGreat food that goes with the days events. Easy to work with and provide delicious meals each time.
- Shirley VargasI have been a wedding planner for 22 years and have done thousands of weddings. I am impressed with the Juniper spoon, not only with their delicious food and their fabulous staff, but with their willingness to do what needed to be done in a very stressful situation. My staff recently did a wedding with the Juniper Spoon when I… keep reading
- Crista Marie TharpThis 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 PayneBest Food EVER The 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… keep reading
- MelissaGreat meals!!## They have nutritious meals that taste awesome
- John Brierley5.0/5.0 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 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 our specific interests and tastes that won us over! So many… keep reading
- LindseyStunning presentation and exquisite blend of flavors.
- Shawna Reinhardt