Organic ~ with an International Flair!
You will fall in love with our customized menus, inspired by the finest international cuisines. Enjoy coastal California's abundance of fresh, locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, creatively combined with grains, legumes and a variety of vegetarian proteins to create the beautiful and delicious spreads that make us famous.

Owner Margaret Riesen, a native of Switzerland and Australia, brings an eclectic culinary heritage to her menus, balancing flavor and variety to honor the nutritional needs of vegetarians.Through her monthly column in the Malibu Magazine, she shares her expertise and a few select recipes.

Margaret continually adds new specialties to delight her customers with new menu selections. Vegan menu choices are plentiful and delicious. Many dishes are naturally vegan while othes can be adapted.

Our Services
The Vegetarian Gourmet specializes in elegant catering for events ranging from intimate dinners and friendly Sunday brunches to decadent art openings and elegant wedding parties. We begin by meeting with you to help you in the selection of a menu to suit your event and budget, and arrange for a tasting of sample foods. We provide a staff of trained professionals to manage the food and beverage service, and we are happy to assist you in the selection of location and rentals.

Look for us to cater your next special event: Art Opening, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Cocktail Party, Dinner Party, Graduation, Rehearsal Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Wedding Reception.

Our unique menus feature vegetarian specialties from the cuisines of:

• the Mediterranean rim (Morocco, Algeria, the Middle East, Greece, Italy, France, Spain)
• the Americas (Cajun/Creole, Mexico, Central and South America, the Southwest, Tex-Mex)
• India's provinces (Punjab, Kashmir and Bengal)

A summer menu might feature Mediterranean specialties such as bruschetta, tapenade, moussaka, a variety of summer salads, and some goat chees or fresh mozzarella.

Or perhaps a Latin-inspired menu of quesadillas served with a variety of salsas, enchilada torta, empanadas, a selection of fresh salads, and a flourless Mexican chocolate cake with a hint of chile.

Winter menus lean more in the direction of crostini with grilled toppings, curried cream of pumpkin soup, shepherd's pie, and escarole salad with toasted nuts and bleu cheese.

Prices vary, depending on the size of the menu, the services provided and the number of helpers needed. Each event is designed and priced to accommodate the needs of individual clients.

Call today for a complimentary consultation:
Margaret Riesen, 877-967-9848
serving Santa Barbara, southern California, and the San Francisco Bay area
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