Incredible Vegan Wedding Caterers & Sample Menu Ideas
If you follow a plant-based diet or want to have a more eco-conscious wedding then choosing vegan wedding catering is a great option
Veganism has soared in popularity over the last few years, so it's no wonder that wedding couples are looking for vegan wedding catering for their special day.
Whether you and your partner are vegan, or you have wedding guests who are, it's pretty rare now to have a wedding guest list which doesn't have someone who requires a vegan or veggie meal.
Thanks to its rise in popularity, the options for meat and dairy-free food have never been better, and that goes for wedding catering, too! It's safe to say plant-based catering has had a massive glow-up in the past few years and we're totally here for it.
How to Cater a Vegan Wedding? Vegan Wedding Catering Options
To whet your appetite and get you feeling inspired, we’ve rounded up 5 of the best vegan wedding caterers in the UK who offer mouth-watering vegan wedding food that even the biggest of meat-lovers would snap up in a second. We also have advice on how to cater a vegan wedding and quotes from expert vegan wedding caterers from across the UK.
Whether you’re vegan, have vegan guests attending, want to host an eco-friendly wedding day, fancy giving your guests something different (or all of the above!) you’re in luck. There's plenty of delicious and varied vegan wedding catering in the UK, including everything from tacos to salads and even burgers.
- The Best Vegan Wedding Catering in the UK
- Vegan Canapé Ideas
- Sample Vegan Menu
- How to cater a vegan wedding?
The Best Vegan Wedding Catering in the UK
Here's our top five, but full transparency, this article will make you hungry...
1. Veggie Republic – Cheshire
Cheshire-based food truck Veggie Republic is a great choice for couples looking to serve up both vegetarian and vegan wedding food thanks to the varied menu. Founded by food-loving duo Chris and Germaine, Veggie Republic's offering is inspired by tastes from around the world, including African, Asian and Latin-American cuisine.
So there you have it, vegan wedding catering with gluten-free and kosher options, too.
- Pricing: from £1,000
- Hitched couples say: "They are both so skilled and passionate about making vegan food fun and tasty for everyone, and we received so many compliments about all of the food on their behalf."
2. Vegan Junkies Wedding Caterer - Shropshire
Vegan Junkies may be based in Shropshire, but they're a UK vegan wedding catering company who will happily serve their deliciously addictive wedding breakfasts far and wide.
These thoughtful and attentive caterers will let you have it your way, designing your own bespoke menu after discussing your favourite vegan dishes, from batata hara to bean chilli nachos. They'll even give you an invite to their home for a free tasting session.
And the perks don't stop there. Vegan Junkies also offers a mobile bar service for any outdoor wedding venues or even simply a wedding venue without a bar. Prepare to celebrate with all your favourite drinks, including cask ales and champagne.
- Pricing: from £1,000
- Hitched couples say: "Sophie and Dave were absolutely brilliant from the very beginning. We are SO glad we found them for our wedding. The food was incredible, all the guests were raving about it."
3. Feed the Village Vegan – North London
This London-based mobile catering company offer a healthy take on vegan wedding catering with vegetarian options available as well. As well as buffet style menus, Feed The Village can also provide family-style platters or even a 3-course sit down meal.
Feed the Village also offer a delivery, set up and take down service so all you have to worry about is enjoying their delicious food.
- Pricing: from £1,000
- Hitched couples say: "I was so pleased with the food. It looked beautiful! The staff were extremely professional and organized. My guests (some of them weren't even vegan) couldn't stop talking about the food."
4. The Hogless Roast – East London
The Hogless Roast may be a London wedding caterer but their award-wining plant-based menu has fans all over the country. Tasty, vibrant and healthy are the key buzzwords here.
And they aren't just limited to their trademark plant-based hog roast either. Get in touch for more information on their vegan menu including canapés, desserts and even gourmet vegan cheeseboards.
- Pricing: from £2,000
- Hitched couples say: "Everyone had the best time and couldn't stop talking about the burgers and the very, very addictive hash browns."
5. Lettice Events - South West London
Sustainable wedding caterers Lettice Events are a family-run business with over thirty years of experience. Their delicious food is sourced locally and you can count on the fact that their bespoke menus are created with seasonal ingredients.
All dietary requirements are catered for here, and there's a completely vegan wedding menu on offer for plant-based eaters. From canapes to three course meals, your guests are guaranteed to be blown away. Tastings are available before the big day, helping you to ensure that every little detail is perfect.
- Pricing: from £100
Sample Vegan Wedding Menu
Check out this example of a vegan wedding menu to get your creative juices flowing...
Our Favourite Vegan Canapé Ideas
When it comes to choosing vegan canapés there's so many options that will delight your guests - even the meat eating ones. Here are some of our favourite ideas:
- Cucumber rounds with herbed cashew cheese
- Mini rice paper roles with peanut dipping sauce
- Mushroom and walnut pâté with crostini
- Lentil and herb arancini
- Mini hoisin jackfruit bao buns
- Heirloom tomato bruschetta
- Stuffed baby potatoes with vegan sour cream and chive
Vegan Wedding Catering FAQs
Catering a wedding where the guests have different dietary requirements can be tricky. If you're planning some vegan wedding catering and you and your partner aren't vegan yourselves, don't worry! We enlisted the help of Dave, founder of Vegan Junkies, to help answer your most frequently asked questions...
How do you cater a vegan wedding?
"Book a dedicated vegan wedding caterer! As oppose to a generic caterer that provides vegan options. 95% of wedding guests are meat eaters, so you need experienced and talented vegan chefs with 100% confidence in their food and a track record of impressing non-vegan guests. And insist on a tasting too!"
What food is served at a vegan wedding?
"In the last 5 years the most popular foods we've catered have been roast dinners, Mediterranean tapas, Mexican feasts, Nepalese banquets, pie and mash - but we have no restrictions, we design bespoke menus with our nearly weds based on their favourite dishes and then invite them for a private tasting to give them 100% confidence."
Are there good vegan wedding cake options?
"Of course! We have an incredible lady who bakes insanely good vegan wedding cakes with creative showstopper themes like tree stump designs.
"Vegan desserts are actually easily created using non-dairy cream and butter and we even make meringue without egg whites and you'd never know the difference. And never believe how we do it!"
What do you serve meat-eating guests at a vegan wedding?
"Couples will always ask us, 'What food do the meat-eaters like, because we want them to be happy,' and our answer is always, 'Don't worry about the meat-eaters, let's design a menu based on your favourite foods, and we promise the meat eaters are going to love it,' because we know we're going to serve delicious and hearty food, and in our experience, the more hardened the meat-eater, the more surprised they are to be really enjoying themselves and tucking into every dish.
"We always get positive feedback from the meat eaters!"
Can you share your favourite vegan canapés?
"And give away trade secrets! No way! Okay, maybe just one. Cream Cheese and Carrot Blinis. We make our own cream cheese, soak and smoke the carrot strips, fry our own mini pancakes, then pop it all together and garnish with a little dill. Blows people's minds, so deliciously addictive."
Can you serve wine at a vegan wedding?
Surprisingly, not all wines are actually vegan because of the use of animal-derived products in a process called fining. When you're choosing wines for your vegan wedding look out for vegan or certified vegan labels on the bottle or speak to your caterer for more tailored options.
What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian wedding catering?
Vegan catering excludes any animal-derived products including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and even honey. Everything should be 100% plant-based. Vegetarian catering excludes meat, poultry and fish but will still include animal-derived products such as eggs and dairy.
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