Organic
Western
Catering
Scottish
Ethical catering, (and organic when possible) food, such as savory tarts/quiches, cupcakes, salads and more. Now popping up at Lucy's Ardfern on Tuesdays from 12-4pm. No set hours.
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Last update on 03 Sep 2024 by JanineCalder
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Added by JanineCalder on 04 Apr 2019
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25 Reviews
First Review by LogFire4
dogeeseseegod
Points +116
Wonderful vegan pie - Edit
Recently catered a friend's birthday and wow, what a gem! Shared the mushroom and tarragon pie as well as cheesy leek and potato pie. Both were lovely and rich. I do always worry about vegan cheese but the balance was just right here. I also had a nibble of the gluten-free Moroccan pie and was very impressed with the pastry. If you are having an event anywhere nearby, I cannot recommend enough.
Read morePros: Great gluten-free pastry, Rich and delicious pies
JanineCalder
Thank you !
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DaveMarg
Points +6
Not open anymore - Edit
We went to Ardfern looking for a meal based on the displayed opening hours. We found out that this lady just does the occasional pop up Sunday roast, or comes and cooks at your house
Read moreSo disappointed as we really enjoyed her food some years ago.
Instead, we went to Lucy's cafe where I had a delicious hummus bowl.
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CathyCoriander
Points +116
Loved it! - Edit
Great service & food. The owner was very welcoming and we enjoyed the soup, a curry and the walnut pate. Too full for puddings but we did take a Viennese whirl and some apple cake home and they were just as fantastic. A real treat to find this gem of a cafe😍
Read morePros: Value for money, Fresh ingredients , Home cooking
Cons: Distance it is from Manchester 😢
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JahmarleyHolness
Points +16
Very good cafe - Edit
Best vegan cafe I've been to!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan foods , Very good customer service
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veronicajones
Points +313
Excellent sandwiches - Edit
We were glad to be driving near Oban on our way to Kilmartin over the weekend, so we could try this pop up! In a sunny cheerful spot above the store in a tiny village, this is a sweet place with friendly owners. Our unchicken sandwiches were delicious, as were the baked good treats and coffee. Highly recommend stopping in!
Read moreCons: Allergens not marked
JanineCalder
Hi , I'm glad that you enjoyed the food at Catchacarrot. Despite not having allergens marked there is a permanent sign saying speak to staff re allergens when you order which you did .
Read moreThis is a requirement in law as is having a ledger listing all ingredients including allergens which I also have and consulted . Thank you for your review .
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saku
Points +1592
Little vegan gem in a small village - Edit
While staying at the vegan B&B "Kings Reach Bed and Breakfast", we visited the Catchacarrot vegan cafe for lunch.
Read more(By car it takes you around 27 minutes to get there from the B&B.)
Small cafe but very good!
Owner Janine is very friendly as is the waitress.
Very tasty, fresh food!
Yummy cakes.
The homemade Nane Lemon (Cold Lemon Mint Tea) is sooo good! Try it! 🤗
Parking is available next to the cafe.
Note : Cafe is only open Friday to Monday from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
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CHARLESDC
Points +21
A Real Vegan Gem - Edit
This was recommended by my family in Ardfern and exceeded our expectations. Dropped in twice for a lunch and both times the food was wholesome, substantial and simply delicious... I doubt even hardened omnivores would find fault with the Nochicken sandwich or Cheesy wedges
Read morePros: Great Vegan offerings, All prepared on site, A taste for all
Cons: Only open Friday - Monday
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AndrewWhitgreave
Points +13
Mmmm! - Edit
Chocolate cake is delicious 😋😋
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SteffiArlt
Points +206
Absolutely delicious food!!! - Edit
For me as a vegan chef I can highly recommend this place! Me and my hubby Are in Scotland right now and a friend of ours recommended this place. We are so happy that we caught up 😍 We had a delicious Seitan and mushroom burger along with a tarragon walnut pâté. As a starter we shared a Indian onion bhaji plate. The food was so delicious that we decided to take two more main dishes as a takeaway and several pieces of cake. To everyone who is around:
Read moreDon’t hesitate to pop in!
Pros: Only vegan food, Very friendly staff and owner, Carpark in the backside
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veganevolutionist
Points +2371
Fabulous - Edit
We drove out of our way to visit this lovely cafe and wasn’t disappointed. I ordered a sandwich and received so much more. The side salads that accompanied it were delicious and varied. I asked if there was more of one of them so I could take it home for later.
Read morePros: Nice venue and setting, Great food, Helpful and friendly
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Floodplain
Points +16
Beacon of light for a vegan in the Scottish countryside. - Edit
Janine has a great choice of food and a lovely, friendly, welcoming personality. I spotted the roadside sign whilst driving north from Lochgilphead one evening (Janine and I both saw the same beautiful rainbow). Although I had been cooking over a small camping stove during my holiday, circumstances conspired to bring me back, the next day, to enjoy the vegan café offerings (pea and pesto soup and walnut and tarragon pâté amongst others). All the positive reviews are true. As a lover of the outdoors with a strong desire to move to rural Scotland, Janine's pioneering spirit gives me great hope that it is possible to fit in as a vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options., Good value for money., Lovely chef and host.
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JoTucker
Points +111
Delicious food - Edit
Little bit out of the way but worth the drive. Loved the sandwiches and chocolate cake and lots of delicious options on menu, we'll come back for sure.
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Rebecca Prentice
Points +107
Tasty homemade food - Edit
Loved the potato wedges with my burger, and the delicious Hungarian cabbage salad. Good portions, great price, delicious. Wish I had space for cheesecake, but will have to make a return visit!
Read morePros: Homemade food, Good value, Decent portion size
Cons: Would prefer a proper latte, personal choice
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anghig
Points +20
Great food - Edit
This cafe is just a few miles from a regular holiday stay. We always stop I. The food (and cakes!) are always great and the welcome warm.
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InThePines
Points +16
Delicious homemade vegan food - Edit
We have bought food from Catchacarrot a few times at pop up stalls and the food has always been delicious. We usually end up with a huge box of cakes to take home since we can't possibly choose just one! Since the lockdown, we have ordered food to be delivered from the Catchacarrot Christmas menu and from the Indian delivery nights. It has been absolutely outstanding each time. The Indian food in particular is the best I have ever eaten, including prior to being a vegan. The menu is always varied and exciting, and the portions are very generous. We're really looking forward to the cafe being able to reopen - the food is definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Generous portions
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Seanara
Points +89
A wonderful vegan cafe - Edit
Catchacarrot is now in permanent premises behind the village stores in Kilmelford. Highly recommended whatever your food preferences. Delicious plantbased food made from scratch with love. A selection of lunch items to eat in or takeaway and divine home baking. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Read morePros: 100% ethical vegan business , Delicious food made with love , Great service.
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Dede
Points +458
Lunch treat - Edit
Delicious vegan cafe lots of choices and all homemade. No longer a pop up, permanent cafe open 7 days.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food fresh and homemade, Lots of choice
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CassioppéeGuay
Points +42
100% worth the detour - Edit
Catchacarrot is quite isolated on the west coast of Scotland, but so worth the detour if you are heading nearby!! I had a lasagna which was a generous portion and amazingly tasty! Then took away one homemade viennese whirls and WOW, an absolute delight in the evening! Janine runs the whole place by herself: a true gem and so lovely to chat to. Go encourage and spread veganism there!!
Read morePros: Homemade and local, Great pitstop
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tgittins1
Points +94
Awesome! - Edit
Amazing little vegan cafe in an area where vegan food can be hard to come by - lovely range, including desserts, all lovingly made. Make a visit for lunch if you are anywhere near the area!
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Vickikb
Points +13
Delicious food - Edit
We are really lucky to live close by to CatchaCarrot - the food is so delicious and the cakes are out of this world
Read moreHighly recommended.
Pros: Lovely food, Lovely people , Lots of choice
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radiocaz
Points +960
Great find! - Edit
Came across here by complete accident! Open only Thurs-Sun and maybe also seasonal so definitely my lucky day when I passed here. Great choice of delicious cakes as well as lunch options! Cosy atmosphere and beautiful location. Friendly manager/owner. Toilets. Parking. Dog friendly.
Read morePros: Dog friendly, Toilets , Outside seating
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richardspencersmith@h
Points +15
Superb! - Edit
The food here is infused with belief, dedication and courage. The Buddha Bowl is the piece de résistance with the Tarragon and Walnut terrine a close second. The blueberry and lemon cake was moist and not too sugary. Absolute joy! Janine's food makes you want to turn vegan. Please go there, whatever your persuasion.
Read morePros: Everything is excellent, including the view , Janine is an inspiration
Cons: None
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scobie
Points +104
Great range of vegan food - Edit
At least four or five mains and three desserts, plus various side dishes. We ate well, two adults and two kids for under £40.
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Sulaire
Points +13
Catchacarrot - Edit
Great resource - delicious food and wonderful baking; hope this lasts for a long time. Well done Janine. Perfect for vegans and hopefully a strong force to encourage veganism in all who visit.
Read morePros: Delicious , Lovely atmosphere, Spot on, ethically
JanineCalder
Thank you so much. I'm doing my best and glad that you enjoyed my pop up experience .
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LogFire4
Points +18
Delicious - Edit
Just visited my friend Janine's Catchacarrot Vegan Pop Up Café in Ardfern at the Craignish Village Hall. Her food is all freshly made on site and totally delicious. She uses as many organic ingredients as she can while keeping her prices very reasonable. We are very grateful to have such a fantastic Vegan cook in the village, we can actually walk down the street to get to her. The atmosphere is always brilliant, Janine is very funny and never boring, she always makes you feel welcome. It is a real treat to have a vegan café that doesn't just buy in all its food. Her cakes are legend, we never leave hungry. She always buys in really interesting cordials, and sometimes even makes her own. She is amazing.
Read morePros: Freshly prepared delicious food., Lovely, friendly atmosphere., Really good value for money.
JanineCalder
Thank you ! What lovely compliments . Will need to widen my door !
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