Early Pre-Event : No meals provided.
Pre-Event: receive (3) meals on workdays. Arrival days do not count as workdays.
Pre/Mid Event Hybrid: receive (3) meals on Thursday-Sunday (Pre) and (1) Catering Meal Voucher after the completion of each Mid-event shift.
Mid-Event: receive (1) Catering Meal Voucher after the completion of each mid-event shift.
Post-Event: receive (3) meals on workdays.
All meals are served in staff catering (the Comisario).
Meal Times:
Breakfast: 7:00a - 9:30a
Lunch: 12:00p - 2:00p
Dinner: 6:00p -8:00p
You will be responsible for all other meals outside of what is provided through the Work Exchange Agreement. Food vending will be available onsite during the event.
Yes, all meals served at the staff commissary are primarily vegan. Occasionally the catering team will supplement vegan meals with animal products for the omnivores on staff. We recommend those with dietary restrictions bring food to supplement the meals served at staff commissary.
YES! Our Village is home to a wide array of wonderful vendors with a focus on locally sourced and organically grown ingredients. In addition, our very own Envision Cafe Serves jungle gourmet meals and Envision Coffee. The Villages Witches Elixir Bar also serves great beverages and treats.
Individuals are welcome to make food at camp, however, no open flames of any kind are allowed. Work Exchangers are welcome to discuss cooking with one another in the Facebook group or Whatsapp chat.
It's really difficult to store food in the jungle. Be prepared with air tight containers, even for fruit, otherwise there will be an ant infestation. Plus, things do tend to turn quickly in the heat and humidity.
The nearest grocery store is in Uvita, a five minute drive from the festival grounds. The selection is limited, especially for those with dietary restrictions. During the event, many staples run out, so plan ahead and purchase any supplemental food a few days prior to the event or better yet in San José. Staples such as nut butter are much more expensive in Costa Rica than countries in the Global North.