The Green Gourmet was founded on one idea: plant-based food should never feel like a compromise. From cooking classes to picnics to full event catering, every menu is built with the same care — thoughtful, seasonal, and genuinely enjoyable, whatever brought you to the table.

We’re based in Hanmer Springs, and while a lot of our work happens right here, we’re happy to travel.

Our Approach

Good plant-based food, done properly — that’s the whole philosophy. Seasonal where we can be, adaptable to allergies and intolerances without turning it into a chore, and built to actually taste like something you’d choose, not settle for.

Our Philosophy

Seasonal and local forward. Fresh over convenient. Sustainable over mass-produced. Less packaging, less waste.

Meet the Team

Miggs Ishbel McTaylor — Founder & Head Chef

Miggs trained in Culinary Arts and Patisserie, then specialised further in professional plant-based cooking, vegan desserts and nutrition. Miggs’ food philosophy is: good food shouldn’t come with conditions — everyone should be able to eat together.