Shiva Food TempleShiva Food Temple

Plant-powered Indian food and fusionsComida indiana e fusões à base de plantas

We are passionate about good food, and about the reasons behind it. We care about animals, the planet and our health, and what we eat is one of the most direct ways we can look after all three. We make food that tastes good, is made with care and is honest about what goes into it, and we put these values into practice in every meal. We love sharing them with others through vegan catering, retreats and festivals.Somos apaixonados por boa comida e pelas razões que estão por trás dela. Preocupamo-nos com os animais, com o planeta e com a nossa saúde, e aquilo que comemos é uma das formas mais diretas de cuidar dos três. Fazemos comida que sabe bem, é feita com cuidado e é honesta quanto ao que leva, e colocamos estes valores em prática em cada refeição. Adoramos partilhá-los com outras pessoas através de catering vegan, retiros e festivais.

on the festival trail, 2026na rota dos festivais, 2026

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This year we brought our chai shop and smoothie bar to Ícaros festival, and to the Masters of Puppets teaser in Portugal, where so many people fell in love with them. At Himdub festival, we continued managing the chai shop, which people loved for its authentic masala chai and vegan cakes. We also served food at Ananda festival, and at various wellness retreats in Portugal.Este ano levámos a nossa chai shop e o nosso smoothie bar ao Ícaros festival, e ao teaser de Masters of Puppets em Portugal, onde tanta gente se apaixonou por eles. No Himdub festival, continuámos a gerir a chai shop, que as pessoas adoravam pelo seu chai masala autêntico e pelos bolos veganos. Também servimos comida no Ananda festival e em vários retiros de bem-estar em Portugal.

Chai shop and smoothie bar at Ícaros Festival
Chai shop and smoothie bar at Ícaros FestivalChai shop e smoothie bar no Festival Ícaros
Cooking with a wok at a retreat
Cooking with a wok at a retreatCozinhar com wok num retiro
Our chai and cacao were the most-loved drinks at the stall
Our chai and cacao were the most-loved drinks at the stallO nosso chai e cacau foram as bebidas mais queridas da banca
Samosas with spiced potato and green peas, ready for the air fryer
Samosas with spiced potato and green peas, ready for the air fryerSamosas de batata temperada e ervilhas verdes, prontas para a air fryer
Samosa chaat: crushed samosa topped with chana masala, soy yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney
Samosa chaat: crushed samosa topped with chana masala, soy yogurt, tamarind and mint chutneySamosa chaat: samosa esmagada coberta com chana masala, iogurte de soja, chutney de tamarindo e hortelã
Chai-spiced overnight oats, topped with seasonal fruits, nuts, seeds, homemade granola and peanut butter
Chai-spiced overnight oats, topped with seasonal fruits, nuts, seeds, homemade granola and peanut butterAveia de véspera com especiarias chai, coberta com fruta da época, frutos secos, sementes, granola caseira e manteiga de amendoim
Thali platter with palak tofu, dal, whole grain rice, roasted papadum, fresh salad and chickpea flatbread
Thali platter with palak tofu, dal, whole grain rice, roasted papadum, fresh salad and chickpea flatbreadPrato thali com tofu palak, dal, arroz integral, papadum assado, salada fresca e pão achatado de grão-de-bico
Making tapioca at Being Gathering
Making tapioca at Being GatheringA fazer tapioca no Being Gathering
Tofu matar palak for a retreat
Tofu matar palak for a retreatTofu matar palak para um retiro
Steamed veggie momos
Steamed veggie momosMomos vegetarianos no vapor
Serving lunch at a breathwork teacher training at Kalā Caparica
Serving lunch at a breathwork teacher training at Kalā CaparicaA servir almoço numa formação de professores de respiração em Kalā Caparica
Veggie curry with aloo matar stuffed paratha
Veggie curry with aloo matar stuffed parathaCaril vegetariano com paratha recheada de aloo matar
Rainbow hummus
Rainbow hummusHúmus arco-íris
Manchurian balls going into the oven
Manchurian balls going into the ovenBolinhas manchurian a entrar no forno
Wok-fried rainbow veggies
Wok-fried rainbow veggiesLegumes arco-íris salteados no wok
Coconut chickpea curry
Coconut chickpea curryCaril de grão-de-bico e coco

Saif, the heart behind Shiva Food Temple, grew up in Varanasi, where he learned from his mother that cooking is a way of showing love. Before coming to Portugal, he started projects by the Ganga river in Varanasi: The Green Terrace, a plant-based food and eco shop, and Shiva Cafe, a fun dining restaurant. He also ran Good Vibes Hostel, where he hosted travellers from around the world.O Saif, o coração por trás do Shiva Food Temple, cresceu em Varanasi, onde aprendeu com a mãe que cozinhar é uma forma de mostrar amor. Antes de chegar a Portugal, começou projetos junto ao rio Ganga em Varanasi: o The Green Terrace, uma loja de comida de base vegetal e ecológica, e o Shiva Cafe, um restaurante divertido. Abriu também o Good Vibes Hostel, onde recebeu viajantes de todo o mundo.

Partner with usFaça parceria connosco

Planning a festival, retreat or event? Partner with us and bring plant-powered food to your guests.Está a planear um festival, retiro ou evento? Faça parceria connosco e leve comida à base de plantas aos seus convidados.

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