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What veggies want - Please!


Like everyone else, vegetarians want

~ to eat imaginative, tasty, satisfying food.

~ be offered real choice when eating out.

The good news is catering for a vegetarian is easy if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Veggies want…

~ dishes free of meat, fish, fowl, shellfish and hidden ingredients.

~ any eggs or egg albumen in foods to be from a certified free-range source.

~ lighter, healthier options, that avoid an over reliance on cheese.

~ clearly marked vegetarian options. Many vegetarians dislike making a fuss about their meals and like to see the veggie options clearly marked on the menu. You can submit your menus to be officially approved by The Vegetarian Society's Food and Drink Guild.

~ more than cheese salad, vegetarian lasagne and baked potatoes. Don't be afraid to experiment with new dishes and new ingredients.

~ to eat foods officially approved by The Vegetarian Society. Our trusted approved 'seedling symbol'  is a guarantee of 100% vegetarian suitability.

~ dishes that sound appetising. Take a look at the names of your dishes; a simple name change can liven up a dull sounding menu.

~ colourful, freshly prepared, nutritious dishes.   

~ alcohol (wines, beers, spirits, wine vinegars, etc) to be free from gelatine, fish bladder and other stumbling blocks.


To find out about the above contact: seedling@vegsoc.org

Basics:

The veggie market

What veggies want

What veggies don't want

Catering solutions

Tips for caterers

Managing the veggie kitchen & ingedients reminder


 

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more detailed information on the topics on this page:
Stumbling Blocks - lots of hidden ingredients that can cause problems.
E Numbers - suitable or not?
Cheese & Rennet - why some cheese may not be vegetarian
Gelling Agents - vegetarian alternatives to gelatine
Alcohol - why much of that is not vegetarian either...
Protein - please remember to include some
 
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