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Catering for vegans and vegetarians (veg*ns) needn’t be difficult. You don’t need to serve completely different dishes. This guide contains recipes for 14 classic, traditional dishes, which can be made vegan with a few simple swaps. You’ll also find useful tips and shortcuts, such as how best to cater for veg*ns when preparing a Sunday lunch or a BBQ.

You can purchase a paper copy here, or by calling 0161 257 0887.

This guide shows how to use vegan, dairy-free alternatives to add calories and protein to meals.

It includes a variety of light meals, mains, puddings, snacks, and drinks, with calories and protein counts for each recipe. You’ll also find a table of protein-rich ingredients and tips for fortifying snacks and drinks.

Chef Ollie Bragg says: “These recipes help boost calories without compromising on taste, even when dairy isn’t an option.”

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This guide will help you identify hidden animal products and explain more about what to consider when shopping and caring for a veg*n, ensuring that you can provide exceptional person-centred care at all times.

Ideal for care home and hospital caterers, this BDA-endorsed publication answers frequently asked questions concerning older vegetarians and vegans, such as:

• how to stimulate appetite or boost nutrient intake
• good sources of protein for those on texture modified diets
• a daily menu plan
• suggested vegan fortification agents, finger foods, and even vegan options that may be suitable for lower-fibre diets

Published in September 2020 and updated here for 2023 to reflect the latest scientific evidence.

Protein, page 3, ‘You don’t need to combine specific protein foods at each meal because your body can store amino acids until needed.‘ 

This sentence should now read: ‘You don’t need to combine specific protein foods at each meal.’ 

Iodine, page 9, ‘Therefore a supplement containing iodine is the most reliable source for vegans.‘ 

This sentence should now read: ’Therefore a supplement containing iodine may be the most reliable source for vegans.’ 

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For V for Life’s position statement on vegetarianism and veganism, please click here.

Discover how to create a range of tasty vegan bakes – from light, airy sponges, to traditional puddings, and eggless meringue.

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Having ready meals delivered directly to your home has become an increasingly popular choice for many people across the UK – particularly those who are more frail. Veggie Meals to your Door shows it’s possible to enjoy the convenience of these meals without having to compromise your vegetarian or vegan principles.

​A guide to catering for people with allergies, intolerances, and religious, philosophical and cultural dietary beliefs.

To purchase a hard copy of the guide, https://vegetarian-for-life.project1031.com/view-all-publications/.

We can also provide half-day equality, diversity and inclusivity training in-house for your care setting. The training covers in more detail what a ‘special’ diet is, the 14 allergens, the law around protected beliefs, where to find alternative products such as gluten- and dairy-free and a practical cookery demonstration using some of our favourite ‘free-from’ products. To find out more, please contact us. 

Our brand new Festive Delights recipe guide has nine delicious festive-friendly recipes to choose from, including a warming carrot, ginger and orange soup, angelic mince pies that everyone will love, and a Snickers pie. We have also included some great tips on how to prepare vegan- and vegetarian-friendly dishes.

The recipes in Take V were specially created by Vegetarian for Life’s Roving Chefs, Maggie and Ollie. With only five ingredients they’re low-cost, quick, and easy-to-make – without lacking flavour or nutrition. 
 

As a commemoration of the life of the poet Robert Burns and his contribution to Scottish culture, Burns Night is celebrated annually around the world. Why not make this Burns night on 25 January a memorable one, by cooking our Haggis Wellington? And the perfect end to a rousing evening just has to be a baked raspberry cheesecake. We suspect that you’ll be tempted to make this all year round!

Shortly after Burns Night, love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day on 14 February. We have the perfect meal to mark the romance and sweetness of the day; rounded off with a luxurious Valentine’s Day beetroot chocolate cake.

If you are about to begin catering for an older vegan person you might be feeling slightly apprehensive and have many questions running through your mind. We have put together this Vegan Rescue Pack to support you. We’re sure that in no time at all you will feel confident and become a happy vegan cook!

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The first of March is the feast day of St David, the patron saint of Wales. In Wales and all over the world, Welsh men and women gather together and celebrate St David and all things Welsh through concerts, dinner and processions. Historic tales suggest that St David was a vegetarian who ate only bread, herbs and vegetables and who just drank water. For this reason he is known as the patron saint of vegetarians and vegans! So, to help you celebrate St David’s Day and the early days of Spring we’ve put together some delicious heart-warming vegetarian recipes.