Lunch and Stay at Lerab Ling

Treat yourself at Lerab Ling

Nourishing, wholesome, and made with care.

At Lerab Ling, a meal is more than just lunch. It is a moment of pause, welcome, and care, in harmony with the contemplative atmosphere of the place. Each day at midday, we offer a vegetarian and partly vegan buffet, freshly prepared on site using simple, seasonal, and wholesome ingredients.

Lunch – Vegetarian & vegan buffet

What you will find at the buffet:

Vegetarian and vegan buffet, prepared with care
Local breads and garden herbs (depending on the season)
Seasonal salads, vegetables, and grains
Balanced plant-based protein sources
Fresh fruit or homemade cake
Tea (black, green, herbal) and coffee
Filtered water
100% alcohol-free area

Options and special attention:

Gluten-free options available
No frozen food
Three types of bread: baguette, local farmhouse bread, gluten-free bread
Milk options: cow’s milk, rice milk, oat milk
Spices, soy sauces (light, dark, sweet), chillies
Herbs from the community garden (subject to availability)

Lunch hours

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch prices

Adults: €16.90
Teenagers (13–17 years): €12.90
Children (8–12 years): €7.90
Children (0–7 years): free

A cuisine aligned with the spirit of the place

Hospitality & Care
Each meal is an act of welcome, designed to support the calm and quality of presence that define Lerab Ling.

Authenticity
Freshly prepared food, local ingredients, garden herbs—an intentional alternative to industrial catering.

Health awareness
An inclusive offering, vegetarian and partly vegan, with gluten-free options, supporting balance and wellbeing.

Cultural harmony
The absence of alcohol is not a restriction, but a natural expression of the monastic and contemplative environment.

Simple, genuine meals, prepared with care.

Meal experiences

At certain times, Lerab Ling also offers themed meal experiences, such as:
silent meals,
shared long tables,
convivial moments that encourage presence and attentive listening.

Staying at Lerab Ling

Lunch can be enjoyed as part of:
a site visit,
a retreat or program,
a residential stay at Lerab Ling.

To explore accommodation options, current or upcoming programs, please visit the dedicated pages : Stay with us: accommodation & meals.