Catering Menu
*All dishes below serve 6-8 generous portions. We happily try and accommodate special diets and specialize in vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free requests. Ask us if you would like something that is not listed here, or for help in planning a customized menu. We offer local delivery too!
Entrées
Seared Tuna Teriyaki
Locally-caught, seared Yellowfin tuna with a sesame seed crust. Serve sliced with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
c35,000.
Ginger Crusted Chicken
Organic chicken breasts with a Panko breadcrumb & ginger crust, lightly pan- fried in olive oil. Served with a scallion-soy dipping sauce.
c38,000.
Miso Glazed Chicken
Organic, grilled chicken breasts glazed with our homemade Miso dressing.
c35,000.
Homemade Lasagnas
All of our lasagnas are made with homemade tomato sauce & local cheese.
Choose from:
Meat with two cheeses c38,000.
Margarita with cheese, tomato & basil c35,000.
Vegetarian with cheese & roasted vegetables c36,000.
Vegan & Gluten Free Our very popular rendition of traditional lasagna, minus the dairy and noodles. Made with cashew cheese and fresh vegetables c38,000.
Coconut Curry
Curry Spices in a creamy coconut milk broth with mixed vegetables.
Choose from:
Organic chicken c35,000.
Local Shrimp c38,000.
Vegetarian with carrots, sweet potatoes & cauliflower c32,000.
Coconut Braised Spinach & Chickpeas
Satisfying vegan dish made with spinach, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes & onions braised in coconut milk seasoned with ginger, garlic & fresh lemon.
c30,000.
Cauliflower Lentil Bake
A lentil, greens and tomato casserole topped with a creamy, vegan cauliflower purée. Satisfying, healthy and nutritious. c32,000.
Vegan Enchiladas
Black bean & sweet potato enchiladas covered in homemade enchilada sauce and vegan cashew cheese. Topped with fresh salsa & avocado.
c32,000.
Chicken Enchiladas
Organic chicken & black bean enchiladas covered in our homemade enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh salsa & avocado.
c38,000.
Locally-caught, seared Yellowfin tuna with a sesame seed crust. Serve sliced with our homemade teriyaki sauce.
c35,000.
Ginger Crusted Chicken
Organic chicken breasts with a Panko breadcrumb & ginger crust, lightly pan- fried in olive oil. Served with a scallion-soy dipping sauce.
c38,000.
Miso Glazed Chicken
Organic, grilled chicken breasts glazed with our homemade Miso dressing.
c35,000.
Homemade Lasagnas
All of our lasagnas are made with homemade tomato sauce & local cheese.
Choose from:
Meat with two cheeses c38,000.
Margarita with cheese, tomato & basil c35,000.
Vegetarian with cheese & roasted vegetables c36,000.
Vegan & Gluten Free Our very popular rendition of traditional lasagna, minus the dairy and noodles. Made with cashew cheese and fresh vegetables c38,000.
Coconut Curry
Curry Spices in a creamy coconut milk broth with mixed vegetables.
Choose from:
Organic chicken c35,000.
Local Shrimp c38,000.
Vegetarian with carrots, sweet potatoes & cauliflower c32,000.
Coconut Braised Spinach & Chickpeas
Satisfying vegan dish made with spinach, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes & onions braised in coconut milk seasoned with ginger, garlic & fresh lemon.
c30,000.
Cauliflower Lentil Bake
A lentil, greens and tomato casserole topped with a creamy, vegan cauliflower purée. Satisfying, healthy and nutritious. c32,000.
Vegan Enchiladas
Black bean & sweet potato enchiladas covered in homemade enchilada sauce and vegan cashew cheese. Topped with fresh salsa & avocado.
c32,000.
Chicken Enchiladas
Organic chicken & black bean enchiladas covered in our homemade enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh salsa & avocado.
c38,000.
Salads, Vegetables & Grains
Vegan Zucchini Gratin
Our version of a gratin, minus the cheese! Sliced zucchini layered with cashew cheeses and baked until crispy. A delicious side dish to an entree, but also rich enough to serve on its own for a lighter meal.
c19,000.
Rainbow Salad
Greens with shredded beets, carrots, avocado, tomato, toasted walnuts and a Miso-Orange dressing.
c16,000.
La Ventana Salad
Greens with hard boiled egg, carrots, tomato, red onion & avocado. Finished with our lemon-garlic house dressing.
c12,000.
Green Goddess Salad
Greens, red onion, basil, avocado, organic chicken & a tangy, creamy, dairy-free dressing.
c18,000.
Pesto Pasta Salad
Wheat Noodles tossed with basil pesto, farmers cheese, roasted tomatoes, zucchini & olives.
c18,000.
Asian Noodle Salad
Wheat Noodles tossed with sautéed brocolli, carrots & sweet peppers, finished with our Sesame-Orange Vinaigrette.
c18,000
Ask for rice noodles for a GF option!
c22,000.
.
Roast Chicken Salad
Organic roast chicken, sliced apple, red onion, celery and toasted walnuts lightly dressed with lemon mayonnaise.
c22,000.
Couscous Bowl
Couscous tossed with olives, local feta cheese, cucumbers, red onion and cherry tomatoes. A light and refreshing grain salad dressed with our fresh herb & red wine vinaigrette .
c22,000.
Buddha Quinoa Platter
Protein-rich quinoa served with green beans, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, broccoli and toasted nuts with our vegan Buddah dressing.
c24,000.
*Organic Chicken or Vegetable Patties can be added to any of our grain or salad bowls for c8,000.
Coconut Rice Bowl c12,000.
Brown Rice Bowl c8,000
These rice bowls are perfect accompaniments to our curries, soups and chicken & fish platters!
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
Sweet peppers, green beans, carrots, broccoli and garlic sautéed until crisp tender & tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
c14,000.
Our version of a gratin, minus the cheese! Sliced zucchini layered with cashew cheeses and baked until crispy. A delicious side dish to an entree, but also rich enough to serve on its own for a lighter meal.
c19,000.
Rainbow Salad
Greens with shredded beets, carrots, avocado, tomato, toasted walnuts and a Miso-Orange dressing.
c16,000.
La Ventana Salad
Greens with hard boiled egg, carrots, tomato, red onion & avocado. Finished with our lemon-garlic house dressing.
c12,000.
Green Goddess Salad
Greens, red onion, basil, avocado, organic chicken & a tangy, creamy, dairy-free dressing.
c18,000.
Pesto Pasta Salad
Wheat Noodles tossed with basil pesto, farmers cheese, roasted tomatoes, zucchini & olives.
c18,000.
Asian Noodle Salad
Wheat Noodles tossed with sautéed brocolli, carrots & sweet peppers, finished with our Sesame-Orange Vinaigrette.
c18,000
Ask for rice noodles for a GF option!
c22,000.
.
Roast Chicken Salad
Organic roast chicken, sliced apple, red onion, celery and toasted walnuts lightly dressed with lemon mayonnaise.
c22,000.
Couscous Bowl
Couscous tossed with olives, local feta cheese, cucumbers, red onion and cherry tomatoes. A light and refreshing grain salad dressed with our fresh herb & red wine vinaigrette .
c22,000.
Buddha Quinoa Platter
Protein-rich quinoa served with green beans, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, broccoli and toasted nuts with our vegan Buddah dressing.
c24,000.
*Organic Chicken or Vegetable Patties can be added to any of our grain or salad bowls for c8,000.
Coconut Rice Bowl c12,000.
Brown Rice Bowl c8,000
These rice bowls are perfect accompaniments to our curries, soups and chicken & fish platters!
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
Sweet peppers, green beans, carrots, broccoli and garlic sautéed until crisp tender & tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
c14,000.
Soups & Appetizers
Carrot-Ginger Soup
A vegan soup made with coconut milk. Delicious served hot, warm or chilled.
c14,000.
Curried Squash Soup
Seasonal squash with curry spices and cream. c14,000.
Miso-Turmeric Butternut Squash Soup
Asian flavors and warming ginger season this cleansing, vegan soup.
c14,000.
Miso-Chicken Soup
Organic Chicken in a Miso broth with sea vegetables, sliced carrots, broccoli & cabbage.
c18,000.
Salsa Fresca
All natural, fresh flavors with tomato, onion, cilantro and lime.
c7,000.
Guacamole
No fillers, just pure avocado goodness.
c9,000.
Hummus
Creamy, homemade hummus with lemon & garlic.
c8,000.
Ceviche de Pescado
The freshest local fish marinated and "cooked" in lime juices with sweet pepper, cilantro & onion. We choose the best catch of the day, either Sea Bass, Marlin or Snapper.
c32,000.
Corn Chips
Locally made, crispy corn tortilla chips. Perfect with Salsa Fresca, Hummus, Ceviche & Guacamole.
c6,000
Bruschetta Skewers
Marinated local cheese, fresh basil and cherry tomatoes finished with vinaigrette & served with our grilled Foccaccia bread.
c22,000.
Mediterranean Platter
A complete spread with both Sundried tomato & lemon-tahini hummus, sliced vegetables for dipping, homemade pita bread, marinated olives and toasted nuts.
c25,000.
A vegan soup made with coconut milk. Delicious served hot, warm or chilled.
c14,000.
Curried Squash Soup
Seasonal squash with curry spices and cream. c14,000.
Miso-Turmeric Butternut Squash Soup
Asian flavors and warming ginger season this cleansing, vegan soup.
c14,000.
Miso-Chicken Soup
Organic Chicken in a Miso broth with sea vegetables, sliced carrots, broccoli & cabbage.
c18,000.
Salsa Fresca
All natural, fresh flavors with tomato, onion, cilantro and lime.
c7,000.
Guacamole
No fillers, just pure avocado goodness.
c9,000.
Hummus
Creamy, homemade hummus with lemon & garlic.
c8,000.
Ceviche de Pescado
The freshest local fish marinated and "cooked" in lime juices with sweet pepper, cilantro & onion. We choose the best catch of the day, either Sea Bass, Marlin or Snapper.
c32,000.
Corn Chips
Locally made, crispy corn tortilla chips. Perfect with Salsa Fresca, Hummus, Ceviche & Guacamole.
c6,000
Bruschetta Skewers
Marinated local cheese, fresh basil and cherry tomatoes finished with vinaigrette & served with our grilled Foccaccia bread.
c22,000.
Mediterranean Platter
A complete spread with both Sundried tomato & lemon-tahini hummus, sliced vegetables for dipping, homemade pita bread, marinated olives and toasted nuts.
c25,000.
Breakfast & Brunch
Frittatas
Baked egg dish with fresh herbs & cheese. Choose either:
Roasted Tomato & Basil Pesto c18,000.
Potato, Bacon & Onion c20,000.
Bagel Platter
A Dozen of our homemade bagels served with all the toppings! Sliced tomato & red onion, avocado, capers, hard boiled egg, roasted peppers and two kinds of cream cheese.
c28,000.
Gallo Pinto Bowl
A typical Costa Rican breakfast dish, made our way! Choose either brown or white rice mixed with black beans and lots of fresh cilantro, sweet peppers and onion. A great, protein packed vegan dish on its own, and also perfect served alongside eggs or fresh fruit.
c15,000.
La Ventana Granola
With oats, coconut, nuts, seeds, dried fruit & raw honey.
c7,000.
Tropical Fruit Platter
Fresh Papaya, Watermelon & Pineapple.
c8,000.
Homemade Foccaccia Bread
Our multigrain bread is perfect for slicing for toast or sandwiches. Choose either Wholegrain, Rosemary, Onion, Sea Salt or Garlic.
c6,000.
Fresh Muffins
Banana-Crumb, Blackberry, Carrot-Ginger, Zucchini, Banana-Coconut. c12,000./1 dozen *Muffins can be made Gluten-Free c15,000./1 dozen
Baked egg dish with fresh herbs & cheese. Choose either:
Roasted Tomato & Basil Pesto c18,000.
Potato, Bacon & Onion c20,000.
Bagel Platter
A Dozen of our homemade bagels served with all the toppings! Sliced tomato & red onion, avocado, capers, hard boiled egg, roasted peppers and two kinds of cream cheese.
c28,000.
Gallo Pinto Bowl
A typical Costa Rican breakfast dish, made our way! Choose either brown or white rice mixed with black beans and lots of fresh cilantro, sweet peppers and onion. A great, protein packed vegan dish on its own, and also perfect served alongside eggs or fresh fruit.
c15,000.
La Ventana Granola
With oats, coconut, nuts, seeds, dried fruit & raw honey.
c7,000.
Tropical Fruit Platter
Fresh Papaya, Watermelon & Pineapple.
c8,000.
Homemade Foccaccia Bread
Our multigrain bread is perfect for slicing for toast or sandwiches. Choose either Wholegrain, Rosemary, Onion, Sea Salt or Garlic.
c6,000.
Fresh Muffins
Banana-Crumb, Blackberry, Carrot-Ginger, Zucchini, Banana-Coconut. c12,000./1 dozen *Muffins can be made Gluten-Free c15,000./1 dozen
Desserts
Carrot-Ginger Cake
with Cream Cheese Frosting
Layer Cake c18,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c15,000.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Gluten-Free
c18,000.
Spice Cake
with Buttercream Frosting & Fresh Berries
Layer Cake c22,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c16,000.
Chocolate Cake
with Chocolate Frosting
Layer Cake c18,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c15,000.
Banana Sheet Cake
with Vanilla-Cream Cheese Frosting
c18,000.
Crumb Coffee Cake
c16,000.
Blackberry Crumb Bars
c15,000..
Coconut-Lime Bars
c15,000.
Vegan Matcha-Swirl Cheesecake
c26,000.
Cookies!
Chocolate-Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Cranberry-Chia, Peanut Butter
c12,000./1 dozen
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crackle
c15,000./1 dozen
with Cream Cheese Frosting
Layer Cake c18,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c15,000.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Gluten-Free
c18,000.
Spice Cake
with Buttercream Frosting & Fresh Berries
Layer Cake c22,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c16,000.
Chocolate Cake
with Chocolate Frosting
Layer Cake c18,000./ 1 dozen cupcakes c15,000.
Banana Sheet Cake
with Vanilla-Cream Cheese Frosting
c18,000.
Crumb Coffee Cake
c16,000.
Blackberry Crumb Bars
c15,000..
Coconut-Lime Bars
c15,000.
Vegan Matcha-Swirl Cheesecake
c26,000.
Cookies!
Chocolate-Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Cranberry-Chia, Peanut Butter
c12,000./1 dozen
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crackle
c15,000./1 dozen
Fresh Juices, Teas & Lemonades
All drinks below are priced per large pitcher and serve 6-8 people. All homemade with the best ingredients!
Lemonades
Choose either plain, ginger, spicy (with fresh ginger & turmeric), pink (with fresh strawberries), passion fruit, basil or mint. c10,000.
Pressed Juices
Choose from these popular combinations or ask to customize your own!
Carrot, Orange & Ginger, OR Beet, Carrot & Apple OR Cucumber, Pineapple & Lemon
c12,000.
Iced Teas
Choose either Hibiscus, Green Tea with Mint OR Chai Tea.
c8,000.
Lemonades
Choose either plain, ginger, spicy (with fresh ginger & turmeric), pink (with fresh strawberries), passion fruit, basil or mint. c10,000.
Pressed Juices
Choose from these popular combinations or ask to customize your own!
Carrot, Orange & Ginger, OR Beet, Carrot & Apple OR Cucumber, Pineapple & Lemon
c12,000.
Iced Teas
Choose either Hibiscus, Green Tea with Mint OR Chai Tea.
c8,000.
Hours of Business:
Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm La Ventana Natural Foods Cafe & Catering Playa Negra, Los Pargos, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Call or WhatsApp: (506) 6260 4144 Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for specials! |