A Beltane Feast
Beltane is a celebration of abundance and the gifts of the Earth, so the foods and drinks shared at your celebration should be fresh, vibrant, and full of life.
Foods
Honeycakes:
Honey is sacred to Beltane as it is a symbol of sweetness, abundance, and fertility. Honeycakes are delicious treats to serve at your Beltane feast, and you can even infuse them with herbs like lavender or rosemary to bring extra magic to the celebration.
Fresh Fruits and Berries:
Beltane falls at the peak of the growing season for many fruits, especially berries. Serve fresh strawberries, raspberries, and cherries—symbols of fertility, sweetness, and abundance. Fruit salads with herbs like mint and basil can be refreshing and magical.
Herb-infused Butter:
Create herb-infused butters using fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme. Spread it on warm bread or serve with fresh vegetables for a rich, earthy addition to your meal.
Cheese and Bread:
A simple cheese and bread spread is perfect for a Beltane celebration. Choose fresh, crusty bread and rich, creamy cheeses—pair them with seasonal fruits for a simple yet abundant offering.
Nettle Soup:
Nettle is a wild herb that is abundant in spring and is known for its medicinal properties, particularly for detoxification. A nettle soup or nettle pesto is a delicious and nourishing way to celebrate the abundance of the season.
Wild Greens:
Wild edible plants like dandelion greens, nettles, and wild garlic can be gathered in the spring and used to make salads or added to dishes. These greens represent the wild and free nature of Beltane.
Drinks
Herbal Teas:
Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or rose petal tea are great for promoting calm and connecting with the spirit of the season. You can also make a hawthorn tea for love and fertility or a lavender and lemon balm tea for relaxation and spiritual clarity.
Mead:
Mead, often referred to as “honey wine,” is a traditional Beltane drink. Made from honey, water, and yeast, it’s a symbol of fertility and abundance and a great way to toast to the energy of the season.
Flower Water:
Create a flower-infused water using edible flowers like lavender, roses, or violets. Add it to sparkling water or still water for a refreshing, fragrant drink. This is a perfect way to embody the lightness and sweetness of the season.
Fruit Cordials or Shrubs:
Fruit cordials or shrubs (a sweet, tart vinegar-based drink) made with fresh berries or citrus fruits are a delightful addition to your Beltane table. Serve chilled and garnished with fresh herbs for a beautiful and refreshing ritual beverage.
Cider:
Cider, especially hard cider, is often associated with Beltane and the celebration of the harvest. If you enjoy alcoholic beverages, cider can be a perfect drink to honor the fertility and abundance of the Earth.
Beltane is a time of fertility, vitality, and connection with the Earth and the divine feminine. By incorporating nature’s offerings—herbs, foods, and drinks—into your rituals and celebrations, you honor the rhythms of the Earth and the powerful energies of this time. As you celebrate Beltane, remember that it’s not just a festival—it’s an invitation to embrace your wild, untamed spirit and to dance freely with the cycles of life.
WILD WOMAN BELTANE FEAST MENU
Theme: Fire, Fertility, Femininity, Freedom
Ceremony Style: Communal table or picnic altar, barefoot under stars or midday sun, wildflowers in hair, sensual music, dancing before and after.
WELCOME DRINKS: Bless the Body & Awaken the Senses
Primrose & Honey Lemonade — cooling, floral, heart-opening
Hibiscus & Rose Tea (Hot or Iced) — energizes the blood, connects to the divine feminine
Sparkling Elderflower Mead — symbolic of union, magic, and intoxication of the senses
OPENING OFFERINGS: To Share & Break Bread
Flatbreads with Wild Herb Oil & Smoked Salt – symbolic of ancient hearths
Herbed Goat Cheese with Edible Flowers – beauty + nourishment
Marinated Olives & Roasted Nuts – abundance, earth offerings
Honeycakes with Rosemary & Lavender – sweetness of life and devotion
THE SACRED FIRE: Main Feast (Cooked Over Flame if Possible)
Each dish honors a different aspect of the wild feminine:
Lamb Roasted with Garlic & Rosemary
Symbolizes sacrifice, strength, fertility
Served with fire-kissed root vegetables (beets, carrots, parsnips)
Smoked Mushroom & Veggie Skewers with Chimichurri
Portobellos, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes
Grilled to blistered perfection, kissed by flame
Served with wild herb chimichurri (parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil)
Charred Sweet Potato Halves with Pomegranate Molasses & Mint
Fire-roasted till tender and caramelized
Topped with tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses, mint, and toasted seeds
Fertility and grounding in one smoky bite
Spiced Lentil & Walnut Meatballs
Rich with cumin, coriander, smoked paprika
Served with vegan yogurt-mint sauce or wild garlic aioli
Earthy, satisfying, fierce
Grilled Flatbread Wraps with Wild Greens & Cashew Cheese
Stuffed with dandelion, chickweed, arugula, roasted red peppers
Drizzled with a creamy cashew herb cheese
Wrapped like offerings to your own wild body
Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Chili & Mustard
Sensual, sweet-heat balance
Served with grilled peaches and herbs
Spiced Meatballs with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Earthy, ancient spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon)
Served over wild rice with pine nuts & mushrooms
WILD SIDES: Fresh from Forest, Field, and Garden
Spring Green Salad with Dandelion, Chickweed, & Violet – detox + renewal
Nettle & Wild Greens Soup – protective, nourishing
Asparagus Spears with Lemon & Cracked Pepper – sacred to Venus
Beetroot and Feta Salad with Mint – grounding & sensual
SWEET ENDINGS: Desire & Devotion
Mead-Infused Fruit Salad with Fresh Mint – pleasure, intoxication, life force
Lavender Honeycakes (again, yes—they deserve seconds)
Rose Petal & Coconut Cream Cups – love offering to yourself and the goddess
RITUAL & CEREMONY IDEAS TO ACCOMPANY THE FEAST
Maypole Dance — ribbons, rhythm, rising joy
Fire Circle — toss herbs or petals into flames with intentions
Blessing of the Feast — each guest speaks a desire or blessing aloud before eating
Anointing with Wild Oils — lavender, rose, frankincense, mugwort
Invocation of the Goddess — call upon Brigid, Flora, or even Mama Lola for guidance, pleasure, protection
Here are some Beltane-inspired recipes using herbs, flowers and fresh spring ingredients to celebrate the energy of the season:
These recipes embrace the wild, fertile and celebratory energy of Beltane, using fresh, seasonal ingredients that connect us to the rhythms of nature. Enjoy these foods, drinks, and rituals as you honor the divine feminine, fertility, and transformation during this powerful time of the year.