plant-a-palooza
Oct 1 - 4
We’re celebrating International Vegetarian Day with a Veg & Vegan Food Festival from Oct 1-4!
Check out all the participants below….
THE GATEHOUSE BALLARAT - STUFFAT TAL PASTARD (Cauliflower Stew)
This traditional Maltese cauliflower stew is served with a Maltese peppered cheese called Gbejnet (prounounced gbayneet) and crusty bread. Vegan cheese is also available.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thursday to Sunday Lunch (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Annmarie Sloane
Where: 1201 Lydiard St Nth
To order or book: 03 5331 2714
MITCHELL HARRIS - KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER
Kung Pao Cauliflower with cashew sauce and pickled gai lan.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Tuesday to Sunday lunch & dinner (Dine-in & Takeaway)
Chef: Jeremy Duxbury
Where: 38 Doveton St North
To order or book: Phone 53318931 or 0478906927
THE TIN ROOF - DOWN TO EARTH MEXICAN VEGAN BURGER
This Mexican style plant based burger is made of house made veggie patty (consists 11 earth's goodies), avocado, tomato salsa, vegan mayo, pickled jalapeno and salad mix. Served with corn chips and pickles.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Thursday to Sunday Lunch & Breakfast (Dine-in & Takeaway)
Chef: Alex Aw Yong
Where: 302 Macarthur Street
To order or book: 0476 180 782
FLYING HORSE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE - MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Silky risotto of mixed Ballarat Mushroom Farm mushrooms, spinach and Meredith goats cheese. Vegan chicken available on request.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan or Veg
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thursday to Sunday Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef:
Where: 701 Bell Street Redan
To order or book: (03) 53359040
DRIVE CAFE - TOFU SCRAMBLE
Tofu scramble served on sourdough with roasted tomatoes and Asian herbs
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thursday to Sunday Breakfast & Lunch (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Where: 227 Grant Street
To order: Call 4373 1659 or 0492 150 576
BOATSHED LAKE WENDOUREE - VEGAN TOASTIE
Vegan toastie, pumpkin, avocado, salad leaves, pesto, sundried tomato, vegan cheese in Basilio sourdough.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: On request
AVAILABLE: Thursday to Sunday Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Lyn O’Reilly
Where: 27 Wendouree Parade
To order: Call 5333 5533
FREIGHT BAR - CAULIFLOWER STEAK
North African spiced cauliflower steak with ancient grains & nuts salad, pomegranate molasses and smokey cauliflower puree,
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sun Dinner. Fri to Sun Lunch (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Chris
Where: Corner of Mair & Peel Street
To order: Call or inbox on Facebook
WESTERN HOTEL - VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY
Vegetarian chickpea curry with rice, roti bread & sour cream
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan on request
GF: Avail on request
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sun Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Belinda Underwood
Where: 1221 Sturt Street
To order: (03) 5332 2218
COUNTRY CASSEROLES - VEGETARIAN LASAGNE
A hero of our Vegetarian and Vegan meal range. Voted the best in town, we start with sauteed mushrooms in fresh garlic as our base and add even more flavour with oven roasted marinated vegetables, bechamel and ricotta. All served with a side of Wild Rocket and Pumpkin Salad with roasted pinenuts and home made dressing.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegetarian
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Thurs & Friday Lunch. Dinner Thurs, Fri & Sun (Takeaway Only)
Chef: Trish Tantau
Where: 1031 Sturt Street
To order or book: 0418 503 566
BALLARAT LEAGUES CLUB - ROASTED CAULI MAC & CHEESE
Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese with pulled BBQ Jackfruit, cashews and parmesan
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Available on request
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Saturday Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Gavin Walsham
Where: 52 Humffray Street
To order or book: (03) 5331 5830
LOLA - SRI LANKAN CREAMY CASHEW & ROASTED PUMPKIN BLACK CURRY
Creamy cashew & roasted pumpkin black curry
Authentic Sri Lankan dish. Plum soaked cashews, grated coconut & spice marinated roasted chunky pumpkin cooked in spiced rich creamy coconut sauce.
Sticky eggplant relish - Authentic accompaniment for vegetarian curries .fried eggplant, shallots mixed with mustard, vinegar & spices to pickle the vegetables, giving it a combo of sweet, sour & heat
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sun Lunch. Thurs to Sat Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway) *available hot or cold take away. Pre orders required for hot takeaway on Fri & Sat Dinner.
Chef: Philippe Desrettes
Where: 121 Lydiard Street North
To order: (03) 5331 3399
THE SHARED TABLE - MUSHROOM KIEV
This is a simple finish at home dish, black garlic from Springmount Fine Foods, vegetables from Spring Creek organics, Mushrooms from Ballarat Mushroom Farm. This dish can be easily made vegan when ordering.
We will be doing our 3 course Dine without decision menu as a vegetarian option during this time. Please see website for this option.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegetarian
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Saturday Dinner. Fri & Sun Lunch (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Dianne Ray
Where: 317 Learmonth Street, Buninyong
To order: Via website
GOLF HOUSE HOTEL - VEGAN PIZZA
Napoli, vegan cheese, pumpkin, zucchini, roasted capsicum,
mushroom, and spanish onion.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Avail on request +$3
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Saturday Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Adrian Murfet
Where: 920 Doveton Street
To order or book: (03) 5331 2673
AZZURI - PAN FRIED BEETROOT GNOCCHI
Pan fried beetroot gnocchi, pecorino, butternut pumpkin, whipped fetta, mint, roasted walnuts and coriander salt All produced locally sourced from Wilsons fruit and vegetables.
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegetarian
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sun Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Tristan Steele
Where: 613 Main Road
To order: (03 ) 5327 1200
SCHNITZ BALLARAT - GARDEN OF EDEN WRAP OR BURGER
Hand Crumbed Golden Brown Vegan Schnitzel in a wrap / roll made with :
Cos Lettuce, Spanish Onions, Beetroot, Cucumber Battons and Shredded Carrot.
& drizzled with our Vegan Mayo Sauce
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Available on request
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sun Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: John
Where: 321 Sturt Street
To order: 0431 259 994
NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB - ROAST SPRING VEGETABLES
Roast Spring vegetables, fresh herbs, crumbed & pan-fried feta, agrodolce dressing
VEGAN OR VEG: Veg or Vegan on request
GF: Avail on request
AVAILABLE: Thurs to Sat Dinner. Thurs to Sun Lunch (Dine-in & Takeaway)
Chef: Greg Binion
Where: 725 Creswick Road
To order: https://northballaratsc.yourorder.io/#!/home
HOP TEMPLE - NACHO LOADED VEGAN MAC & CHEESE
Nacho Loaded Vegan Mac & Cheese with Fresh Corn Salsa, Vegan Cheese and Guac
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Thurs-Sat Dinner. Sat & Sun Lunch (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Chris
Where: Rear of 24-28 Armstrong Street North
To order: (03) 5317 7158
TIM’S TOASTIES - THE PERKS OF BEING A CAULIFLOWER
Roasted Wilsons Fruit & Vegetables Cauliflower & Broccoli in a creamy cheese & chive sauce with fetta & cracked black pepper on 1816 Bakehouse White Sourdough Bread
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegetarian
GF: No
AVAILABLE: Saturday Breakfast (Takeaway Only)
Chef: Tim Bone
Where: Bridge Mall Market Saturday 9AM-1PM
BALLARAT GOLF CLUB - CHICKPEA, PUMPKIN & TOMATO TAGINE
Chickpea, Pumpkin & Tomato Tagin served with mixed nuts couscous finished with a coconut Tzatziki
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegan
GF: Avail on request
AVAILABLE: Thurs-Sun Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Trilock
Where: 1800 Sturt Street
To order: 5338 3000
RED LION HOTEL - HEIRLOOM CARROT SALAD
Baby carrots three ways, goat's cheese tureen, candied walnuts, snow pea tendrils and pomegranate vinaigrette
VEGAN OR VEG: Vegetarian (Vegan avail on request)
GF: Yes
AVAILABLE: Thurs-Sun Lunch & Dinner (Dine-In & Takeaway)
Chef: Sean Driscoll
Where: 217-229 Main Road
To order: (03) 5331 3393