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About

The Juniper Spoon is a catering company located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The full-service catering company has more than two decades of experience in providing farm-to-table services for weddings and other special events. From intimate celebrations of 20 to luxurious galas with 500 guests, the caterers work closely with all couples to make their event spectacular.

Services Offered

The Juniper Spoon offers a variety of services that aim to make every couple's planning process run as smoothly and stress-free as possible. In collaboration with the caterer's chefs, couples can create custom menus that suit their preferred flavors. The caterer's full-service wedding package includes delivery, set up, clean up, professional servers, fine china, linens, flatware, and glassware. Additional services provided include an array of bar services to accompany the gorgeous cuisine. From fruity cocktails to refreshing beers and specialty wine, the company's professional bartenders can serve a number of drinks at any event.

Cuisine

Inspired by many types of cuisine from around the world, the caterers are committed to supporting local and organic farmers who produce fresh and mouth-watering ingredients. Every dish is made from scratch and, therefore, can accommodate several dietary requirements, including lactose-free, gluten-free, no pork, nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. For more information regarding dishes and customizable menus, couples can contact the company directly through their official website.

What You'll Love About The Juniper Spoon

The quality and freshness of this caterer's dishes does not go unnoticed by couples or their guests. The team also take backgrounds and culture into account when designing the menu, which is incredibly meaningful. Peruse their gallery and get excited for a delicious meal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$80

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$40

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$150

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Juniper Spoon

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 05/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fresh, Unique and Incredible Food!!

We are SO thankful we chose the Juniper Spoon. Lali and her team went above and beyond in so many ways to make our day perfect. Leading up to the wedding, she was so organized, incredibly responsive and kept track of a thousand little requests we had. She always made us feel comfortable during the planning process and handled so many details perfectly.

The food was INCREDIBLE and our guests kept raving about it. They create such unique, fresh dishes that your guests will absolutely love. Each dish had so much flavor, and it all paired together so nicely. Lali works so hard to source her ingredients locally, and we’ve never had catered food that tasted so fresh and homemade. And she somehow does all of this at a very reasonable price. She also added so many thoughtful touches - like a kids table for our little guests and an extra charcuterie board on the head table to make sure the bride and groom got to try the cocktail hour snacks!

Lali and her team were so kind and made sure all our guests felt comfortable throughout the day, making sure to accommodate for all sorts of dietary needs. They were such a joy to work with. We could not have asked for a better caterer, and could not recommend The Juniper Spoon more!
Mary
Mary Sent on 08/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

The food at our wedding was very important to us. We wanted a caterer that focused on quality and had unique, local offerings. The Juniper Spoon nailed it! The food was delicious and they were so easy to work with. Lali suggested amazing options and was responsive to even my last minute requests. Thank you Juniper Spoon!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 06/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unique, personalized, and DELCIOUS

The Juniper Spoon worked with me to create a menu that was so personalized to my husband and me. My husband is Indian, so we had several vegetarians/non-beef eaters to cater to, as well as several gluten free folks---and lots of foodies. People from each of those groups all told me how amazing the food was! One thing I just loved was that while creating the menu, Lali had several food options that were nods to my husband’s culture, but she also asked me about my culture and suggested dishes for me as well. The result was an incredibly unique, inspired menu that tasted even better that I could have imagined. I also got quotes from several other caterers and The Juniper Spoon was very competitive. Plus, they were just so wonderful to work with. Lali was just FUN and on top of it, and (especially because I know nothing about ordering catering) gave me so much confidence that I didn’t have to stress about everything food-wise to be perfect. I just can’t say enough food things.
Because I think it’s so awesome, here’s what we had:
Hors d'Oeuvres Table: Chana Chaat dip, Beer Cheese Dip, Corn Fritters, Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms, Lamb Tikka Meatballs
Luncheon Table: Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps, Black Bean Sliders, Earth & Fire Slider (Beef Tenderloin), Spring Parmesan Risotto, Potatoes Tzapanos
One “warning”: their rustic vanilla cupcakes were so good that I’ll never be able to eat a regular cupcake again. One guest even told me, “This is the best ******* cupcake I’ve ever eaten!”
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Theresa Sent on 06/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Catering for Special Dietary Needs

Juniper Spoon catered a delicious meal for our large rehearsal dinner. I gave them a difficult challenge when I requested gluten and dairy free food. It was superb! The buffet table was beautiful, there were signs for all the menu items, and best of all...it tasted great! Everyone complemented it.
M
Melissa Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best 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 months later and fell in love with everything she and her company did. She even took us on a walk among the grounds and showed us their amazing garden; we loved that we could see where a lot of our food was coming from! Our wedding day was October 6, 2018 and they cooked the best food we have ever had. We wanted to have a gourmet buffet dinner at our barn wedding, and The Juniper Spoon made that a dream come true for us. The staff was amazing, and the food was to die for! Thanks again for everything!
J
Joreé Sent on 06/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
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 ate because they just couldnt stop :) Lali was so amazing with planning with me from far away. We live in Austin and I felt like I had a best friend helping me back in IN. She went above and beyond making sure everything was to me and my families likings and even made the Disney theme work so so well! We were thrilled with Juniper Spoon and only wish we lived closer to hire Lali and her team to cook for us weekly, haha! Thank you soo soooooo much! My guests and I will be talking about you guys for a lifetime! Thank you <3
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Lindsey Sent on 10/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
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 our specific interests and tastes that won us over! So many complements from our guests on the delicious food and yet another job well done by Lali and her amazing staff! She is worth every penny and more! Kudos, Juniper Spoon, and THANK YOU!
Leigh
Leigh Sent on 11/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I am so happy with the wedding meal that was catered by Lali at the Juniper Spoon - our guests loved the food, and are still raving about the pork loin with parsley shallot sauce: it was the perfect autumn meal. Lali was a pleasure to work with - she was responsive to our inquiries, creative when it came to designing our menu, extremely flexible (adding hot beverages to our menu only two days in advance, when it turned unexpectedly cold), and she and her staff were extremely professional the day of the wedding. Her locally sourced, naturally inspired menu was perfect for us, and I only wish that we lived in Indianapolis and could hire her to cater all of our future events! Highly recommend her and her team.
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Miranda Sent on 10/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
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 couple. They also grew the flowers for my wedding and they were BEAUTIFUL beyond words. My only regret is that I missed out on the cocktail hour food which looked delicious! If you care about the kind of business you are supporting and the environment, The Juniper Spoon is the company for you!
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Wendi Sent on 09/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Lali and her team at Juniper Spoon are fabulous to work with! We had a very specific theme for this event, held at the Purdue Airport. She took the theme and ran with it, suggesting creative ideas for both the decor and catering selections (Ex:Galaxy Cupcakes and Rocket Fruit Kabobs). This was a family friendly event and she recommended the perfect blend of adult and kid-friendly foods. She even found plastic airline-type food trays for guests to use that day. She made me look good!! I will definitely work with The Juniper Spoon whenever I have the opportunity.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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The Juniper Spoon frequently asked questions

At The Juniper Spoon, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at The Juniper Spoon includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
The Juniper Spoon offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Juniper Spoon offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At The Juniper Spoon, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Juniper Spoon, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Juniper Spoon provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
To cater to all tastes, The Juniper Spoon offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Juniper Spoon is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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