80-Piece Handcrafted Bistro Savoury Feast
Celebrate the absolute best of plant-based culinary art with The Earth & Grain Platter. Designed for cozy gatherings, celebrations, and festive tables across Pretoria, this 80-piece feast brings together wholesome grains, roasted mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and hearty root vegetables in a stunning, vibrant arrangement of finger foods.
Every single element—from our hand-rolled risotto arancini with cheese centers to our small-batch aquafaba roasted garlic aioli—is built from raw, natural ingredients right in our Montana kitchen. It is a deeply comforting collection of bites that proves earth-centered, wholesome food can be the undeniable star of any party.
Golden Arancini (x10)
Rich mushroom risotto with a surprise core of vegan cheese. Hand-shaped, rolled in coarse polenta, and fried to a golden crisp.
Mac & Cheese Croquettes (x10)
Creamy macaroni folded into our rich, house-made cheddar sauce. Coated in a crunchy polenta shell for a satisfying exterior crunch.
Lentil & Walnut Meatballs (x10)
Savory brown lentils, finely crushed walnuts, and aromatic sage. Hand-bound with oat flour and baked into dense, comforting bites.
Glazed Tofu Skewers (x10)
Extra-firm tofu cubes coated in a sweet, smoky home-made BBQ glaze. Threaded on mini wooden skewers with smoked paprika and agave.
Stuffed Mushrooms (x10)
Tender button mushroom caps filled with garlic and savory walnuts. Baked with golden nutritional yeast.
Tofu ""Feta"" & Olive Skewers (x10)
House-marinated herb tofu ""feta"" paired with briny Kalamata olives. Infused with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano.
Sweet Potato & Corn Fritters (x10)
Grated sweet potato and sweetcorn bound with golden chickpea flour. Pan-fried until crisp on the edges and soft and tender inside.
Herb Falafel Bites (x10)
Scratch-made chickpea bites packed with fresh parsley and cumin. Blended with fresh garlic and pan-fried to golden perfection.
The Centerpiece Dip: Accompanied by a generous bowl of our hand-whisked Roasted Garlic Aioli—an ultra-silky, aquafaba-emulsified dip infused with sweet, slow-roasted garlic cloves and a sharp touch of mustard.
Baker's Hosting Tip: To serve this platter at its absolute best, keep the Tofu "Feta" skewers and Roasted Garlic Aioli dip cool in the fridge. Right before your guests arrive, pop the Arancini, Croquettes, Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, and Fritters into a preheated oven at 180°C for 6 to 8 minutes to revive that incredible, straight-from-the-bakery polenta crunch and savory aroma!
Conscious Foundations
The House Cheese Sauce: Made completely from scratch using plant butter, plant milk, nutritional yeast, melted vegan cheddar, and a whisper of ground mustard.
The Polenta Crunch: We replace heavy breadcrumbs with coarse polenta on our croquettes and arancini for a unique, shattering crunch and golden color.
Gluten-Free Friendliness: Most items on this platter are naturally gluten-free or can be seamlessly adapted using our Specialty GF Master Blend flour for the croquette coatings and fritters.
Giving Without Taking
Handcrafted with intention in Montana, Pretoria, this platter is a tribute to mindful hosting. At Whispering Vegan, our guiding motto is "Giving without taking." We believe that the grandest bistro-style feasts should bring joy to your guests while leaving the kindest footprint on our earth and its creatures.
In alignment with our heart-centered mission, 5% of all proceeds from every Earth & Grain Platter go directly to local animal welfare NPOs through our Paw-sitive Impact initiative.
