The heart behind Harvested Roots.
“At Harvested Roots, we celebrate the beauty of nature’s simplicity and the healing powers of food. By crafting personalized culinary experiences — from intimate dinner parties to boutique weddings — we bring people together over thoughtfully prepared meals. We highlight the best of seasonal produce while honoring whole foods over processed ones. Our mission is to foster connection, nourish the soul, and create unforgettable moments that root us back to what food really means.”
Over the years, our approach to food has dramatically shifted. Diets once focused on whole, unprocessed ingredients from nature, like fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. With industrial advancements and convenience culture, highly processed foods now dominate, filled with additives and refined sugars. This shift prioritizes convenience over nutrition, leading to deficiencies in essential nutrients and a rise in chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. In contrast, whole foods are essential for well-being, providing vital nutrients that support health, energy, and natural healing.
At Harvested Roots, our vision is to craft menus that center on bringing back the beauty and nourishment of whole foods, using their natural goodness to heal and inspire. By turning simple, farm-fresh ingredients into elevated, enticing dishes, we create opportunities for guests to bond over memorable meals. Convenience takes a backseat, if only for a day, to ensure that meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences are forged through our personalized services. This is more than just dining — it’s a celebration of nature’s bounty and the joy of sharing it together.
Our promise to you…
Meet Chef Lailonie Ngo
Owner of Harvested Roots
Hey there, I'm Chef Lailonie, and I'm all about bringing joy to people through food. Ever since I graduated from culinary school, cooking has been my passion and my art form. I see cooking as a form of self-expression, like painting on a canvas but with flavors and textures. My journey in the culinary world has been anything but ordinary. Jumping into the culinary world, has been completely spontaneous move. But through it all, one thing has remained constant: my passion for cooking and my dedication to my craft. I've had a plethora of jobs, each one shaping me into the chef I am today.
The bonding and universal love for food is like a language spoken by all cultures, connecting people through shared experiences, memories, and sensations. It transcends barriers, nourishing not only the body but also the soul. I'm thrilled to be creating some unforgettable dining experiences for each and every one of my clients.