'Whether you're thinking about going vegetarian or just want to cut back on meat, National Vegetarian Week is the ideal week of the year to refresh your menu.'

It's your chance to:

Try some of the many vegetarian products on offer in supermarkets and health food stores.

Choose one of the many vegetarian specials appearing on restaurant and café menus.

Cook vegetarian food at home for you and your family.

Refresh your menu at home

Check out our new recipe collection containing simple and gourmet recipe ideas. To get your hands on a printed copy send a cheque/postal order or stamps to the value of £1.00 to The Vegetarian Society at Parkdale.

For more recipes, ideas and news of National Vegetarian Week activities taking place all over the country, check out links on this page.

Refresh your menu for health
This year the Week is focussing on how healthy a vegetarian diet can be. A vegetarian diet can be just as well­balanced as any meat­based diet. Many medical studies have even suggested that a vegetarian diet can be healthier for you, reducing your risk of dying prematurely from cancer and heart disease - the West's two biggest killers. For more information see:
healthy eating for vegetarians

sponsors of National Vegetarian Week 2001! Click here for more...

Competitions - try your luck - make this your winning week! There's even a holiday in Iceland going free!!

This information is from 2001. For details about the latest National Vegetarian Week, click here

'Canelloni? Never really been into art myself.'
- You don't have to know your canelloni from your Canaletto to appreciate the art of fine food.

'How do I peel a tofu?'
- You don't but who really cares?

'Halloumi? That's in Greece isn't it?'
- You don't have to know your halloumi from your Halkidiki to discover a whole new world of flavours.

'Tamari? What team does he play for?'
- You don't have to know your tamari from your Totti to get a result in the kitchen.

Involved or simple, the choice is yours. Vegetarian food is what you want it to be. Surprisingly ordinary food.