Gourmet Italian Inspired Plant Based Packages

GOURMET CHEF DRIVEN PLANT BASED PACKAGES - AVAILABLE FOR ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES ONLY

Nurture Your Body

Come join us for healthy, nurturing plant-based meals. Our talented Private Chef, Marcell, who creates 5 Star delicious plant-based versions of classic Asian, Italian, and Mediterranean, and bed and breakfasts San Diego inspired meals.

The Wonderful Two Day Package for 2

Enjoy your time together and away by the lake with a package perfect for a couple or friends enjoying a weekend getaway. All meals are vegan or vegetarian and we can cater to most allergies.

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

2 Lunches and 4 Dinners and 4 Breakfasts And 2 desserts.

Create your package by choosing four breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and two desserts.

The Chef follows Covid health and safety recommendations, and delivered to your suite. You will have a mini fridge and microwave available in your suite. 48 Hours Advance Booking Requested for Private Chef Services, please email us for booking on shorter notice.

The Divine and Delicious: Three Day Package for One

This wholesome and delicious package includes 3 meals a day for your first 2 days and breakfast and lunch for the day of checkout. All ingredients are vegan or vegetarian and organic and of the highest quality, prepared freshly on the day of check in for your stay.

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

Select Your Favorites:

Create your package by choosing 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinner and 2 desserts

Meals are prepared fresh daily by of our Chef and can be delivered to you for breakfast, lunch and dinner at pre arranged times of your preferenc.

48 Hour Prior Booking Required for Chef Services, please email us for booking on shorter notice.

MENU - ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES

Breakfast

Spiced Oatmeal with Toppings

Dates, pecans, and apple compote topping.
V GF
*contain nuts

Elegant English muffin sandwich.

Egg, cheese, tomato. Side of potatoes.
VG
vegan available

Perfect Yogurt parfait.

Greek Yogurt, toasted granola, fruit, agave.
VG
Vegan Available

Bountiful Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast Potatoes, scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers and onion, cheese, pico de gallo
VG GF
*contains nuts

Amazing Açaí Bowl

Acai blended with coconut water, banana, blueberry and apple. Topped with homemade granola, strawberry and banana.

Fantastic Farmers Omelette

Delicious veggie omelette with Spinach, broccoli, feta, mozzarella, topped with pico de Gallo. Side of potatoes
VG GF

Paradise Pumpkin Pancakes

Fluffy pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup, Apple compote and granola

Lovely Lox Bagel

Carrot lox, avocado, cappers, dill, pickled onions. Side of potatoes.
V

Lunch and Dinner

Captivating “Carnitas” tacos.

Delicious braised jackfruit “Carnitas”, Mango pico de Gallo, pickled onions, shredded cabbage.
V GF

Divine Dhal with Jasmine Rice

Indian Lentil dish with herbs and spices, pickled cabbage and a side of Raita.
V GF

Amazing Apple Blue Cheese Salad

Spring mix, blue cheese, apples, candied nuts. Sage vinaigrette.
VG GF
*contains nuts

Beautiful Roasted beet and butternut squash salad.

Pecans, butternut squash, Pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, mixed greens.
House made dark balsamic vinaigrette.
VG GF
*contains nuts

Brilliant Buddha Bowl

Brown rice, black beans, braised cabbage, roasted butternut squash, vegetables, tempeh sausage, pickled cabbage, pico de Gallo.
V GF

Splendid Spaghetti Bolognese.

House made sauce, tempeh “sausage”, Basil Ricotta.
V or VG

Fabulous Farmers Lasagna.

Seasonal vegetables, Ricotta, Béchamel, house made marinara.
VG

Grateful Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi in creamy pink sauce,

Sensational Cauliflower Steak

Roasted cauliflower steak, mashed potatoes, House made gravy.
V GF

Victorious Vegan Meatloaf

Vegan Meatloaf stuffed with spinach, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, Mushroom gravy.
V

The Petit Package 1 Day Package

The petit packages allows you to decide on your choice of a delectable:

Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast and Dinner

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

$43 for 2 meals or $83 for 4 meals

48 Hours Advance Booking for Private Chef Services Required. Please email us if you have question about book on shorter notice.

The Wonderful Two Day Package for 2

Enjoy your time together and away by the lake with a package perfect for a couple or friends enjoying a weekend getaway. All meals are vegan or vegetarian and we can cater to most allergies.

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

2 Lunches and 4 Dinners and 4 Breakfasts And 2 desserts.

Create your package by choosing four breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and two desserts.

The Chef follows Covid health and safety recommendations, and the food is sealed before arrival. You will have a mini fridge and microwave available in your suite. 48 Hours Advance Booking Requested for Private Chef Services, please email us for booking on shorter notice. All food is prepared by the private chef at his offsite commercial kitchen.

The Divine and Delicious: Three Day Package for One

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

Select Your Favorites:

Create your package by choosing 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinner and 2 desserts

Meals are prepared fresh daily by of Executive Chef and delivered once a day at a time of your convenience. The Chef follows all Covid health and safety recommendations, and the food is sealed before arrival. You will have a mini fridge and microwave available in your suite for your heating and storage convenience.

48 Hour Prior Booking Required for Chef Services, please email us for booking on shorter notice

Custom Gourmet Package of Your Choice

Pamper yourself with a package can be personally designed by you, to meet your food desires for your stay.

Include your selection of as many breakfast, dinners, lunches and desserts as you wish.

Only Available on Weekends or for Retreat Packages

Minimum order of 4 items.

Email info@quietmindretreat.com

Menu - Available Weekends

Terrific Tofu Scramble

Scrambled tofu, tomatoes, spinach, potatoes

Beautiful Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast English Muffin with cheese, omelett, avocado, tomatoes, and fruit

Vegan Available

Quintessential Quinoa Breakfast V GF

Quinoa, berries and sweet yogurt

Friendly Frittata V GF

Lunch

The Divine Quinoa Salad V GF

Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots

Lemon/Evoo Dressing

$18

The Quaint Quiche

Spinach,cheese and mushroom quiche with strawberry and goat cheese salad.

$18

Magnificent Melanzane

Melanzane alla Parmigiana with Eggplant, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese,

$19

Dinner

Choose One Dinner Item

Spaghetti Delicio

Spaghetti bell peppers, aged ricotta Cheese, olives powder

$21

The Radiant Chicken Sicilian Salad V GF

Vegan chick’n grilled with potatoes, tomatoes, capers, onions and mediterrean sauce.

$21

The Victorious Vegetarian Lasagna

Seasonal Veggies, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese

Parmesan, Beschamel Sauce

$21

Bountiful Ragu Bolognese

Vegan ragu bolognese with Homemade Cavatelli Pasta.

$21

Vegan chicken cacciatora

Vegan Chicken with tomato, onions, olives, rosemary and white wine

$22

The Generous Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi with Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Parmesan Cheese

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

Homemade Dumpling Ravioli Filled with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach with Marinara Sauce.

$21

The Pure Polpette V GF

Vegan Meatballs, marinera and grilled bok choy

$22

Divine Desserts

Chocolate Mousse

Delicious Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Sponge Cake, Chocolate Glaze

Tiramisu’

Ladyfingers dipped in Espresso, Mascarpone Cream

Delizia alla Frutta GF*

Delightful Raspberries Mousse with Mango Hearth, Coconuts Biscuit

Pistacchio e Rocher

A Magical Combination of Pistachios and Chocolate/Hazelnut Mousse, with Pistachios Cookies

Caramello e Ciocolato

Chocolate Tart with Exquisite Peanut Butter, Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Mousse Caramel Mirror Glazed

*Italian Crostata Jam or Nutella

$15

Cheese Plate

Chef Selection of Cheese, Homemade Jam, Local Honey Walnuts, Olives, Fresh and Dry Fruit, Crackers

$15 for 1 Person or $30 for 2 People

Captivating Cavatelli

Cavatelli with asparagus , cherry tomato and burrata cheese

Please include your preferred choices of breakfast, lunch and dinner for each person in the form below and order preferably 48 hours prior to arrival.

Breakfast

I Am Peaceful

Croissant with Omelette and Fresh Fruit

I Am at Ease (Vegan Available)

Yogurt, Cereal, Fruit, Walnuts
Bread with Jam

I Am Loved

Scrambled Eggs, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach
Bell Peppers, Bread

Terrific Tofu Scramble (Vegan)

Scrambled tofu, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, bell peppers, bread

Lunch

The Serene Caprese

Caprese Sandwich
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Pesto

The Joyful Sandwich

Roasted Veggies, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil, Balsamic Glaze

The Wellness Bowl

Brown Rice with Spinach, Roasted Pumpkins
Roasted Tomatoes, Black Beans, Yogurt Sauce

Virtuous Vegan Sandwich

Roasted veggies, vegan cheese, basil, balsamic glaze

The Divine Quinoa Salad

Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots
Lemon/Evoo Dressing

The Lovely Lentil Salad

Lentils, Barley, Goat Cheese, Broccoli, Onion
Tomatoes, Ginger/Honey Dressing

Dinner

Choose One Dinner Item

The Courageuous Cavatelli E Broccoli Arrabbiati

Homemade Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli, Almond
Crushed Red Pepper, Toasted Breadcrumbs (spicy)

The Grateful Gnocchi al Pesto

Homemade Potatoes Dumpling, Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce
Grilled Tofu’

The Victorious Vegetarian Lasagna

Seasonal Veggies, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan, Beschamel Sauce

The Perfect Polentae Lenticchie

Corn Meal Polenta with Lentils Ragu’, Sauteed Spinach

The Best Veggie Burger

Hand crafted seitan and mushroom
burger, tomato, avocado and coleslaw bun or lettuce wrap.

The Mighty Meatloaf

Chef crafted vegan meatloaf stuffed with spinach and side of grated and baked pumpkin.

Polenta E Salicia

Vegan sausage in lentil gravy with polenta.

The Calm Caprese Salad

Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Evoo, Balsamic Glaze

The Generous Gnocchi al Pomodoro

Homemade potato dumplings, fresh tomatoes, grilled tofu

The Fantastic Chickpea Flatbread

Chickpea flatbread, roasted veggies, spicy marinara sauce

Soups

Lentils Soup
Zucchini Vellute’

Divine Desserts

Choccolate Mousse Bar
* Tiramisu’
* Chocolate/Mango/Coconuts Mini Cake
* Bisquit, Lemon Mousse, Mix Berry Compotte Mini Cake
Italian Crostata(Nutella or Jam Pie 5”)
* Chocolate or Apricot Tart ( vegan)
Italian Sanwich Cookie ( Vegan)

Cheese Plate

Chef Selection of Cheese, Homemade Jam, Local Honey Walnuts, Olives,
Fresh and Dry Fruit, Crackers

CHEF MARCELL

Chef Marcell Hartel was raised in a plant-based household in Southern California. Marcell started her journey becoming a chef while in the beauty industry by getting to know people and finding subjects we can all relate to. One of those subjects being food. Marcell elevated her love for food, Nutrition, and overall health by attending the Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles for her diploma in Health Supportive Culinary Arts.

Private Chef Max

Chef Max obtained his culinary art degree from Alma institute in Parma, Italy. He worked as Sous Chef for Starred Michelin Chefs in Italy and USA. In San Diego, he worked as sous chef at Bice Ristorante with Chef Mario Cassineri. With several years working in the fine dining and hotel industry and candid passion for cooking, Chef Max creates gourmet dishes, that tantalize the food experience of each and every guest at Quiet Mind Retreat.

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