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Christmas Food Shopping Plan
Welcome to Viva!'s one-stop-guide to animal-free Christmas foods and where you can buy them! There are loads of vegan ready made foods available to top-up your Christmas table, which can be picked up at your local supermarket or health store.
Mock meat products
Check out Redwoods delicious meat-free range for your Christmas dinner – available from health stores including Holland and Barrett.
- Cheatin Roast Turkey (with pic?)
- Cheatin Roast Beef
- Celebration Roast
Visit their website for details of their full range The Redwood Wholefood Company
Beanies Health Foods also do some tasty meat alternatives which can be served up in starters or main courses with a good dose of festive cheer! Available in health stores including Holland and Barrett
- Fry’s Vegetarian Traditional Sausages
- Fry’s Vegetarian Chicken Style Strips
- Veg Express Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
Visit their website for details of their full range Beanies Health Foods
Fancy some unusual and exotic mock meats this season? Check out the range from Veggie World and order online by clicking here (hyperlink)
Products include:
crispy aromatic 'duck'
'salmon'
'spiced 'steak'
Mince Pies
Yes you can buy mince pies which are suitable for vegans! These include:
Tesco’s Christmas range Mince Pies
Sainsbury's Mince Pies, Basics
ASDA Smartprice Mince Pies
Puddings
Mamma Cucina Non-Dairy Cheesecake – available from Holland and Barrett
Swedish Glace ice cream – available from good health stores
Booja Booja ice cream – available from good health stores
Chocolate and Sweet Treats
Visit the Viva! shop for a great range of dairy-free delicious chocolates and sweets!
Dairy-free 'cheese'
From cheddar, to mozzarella and soft cheese, there are vegan alternatives to all sorts of cheese, including:
- Cheezly from Redwood
- Bute Island Sheese
- Tofutti creamy smooth
Available from your local health store
Creams and Custards
These dairy-free alternatives are available in most large supermarkets and health food stores
Alpro Soya Single Cream
Alpro Soya Alternative to Custard
Granovita Cremovita Organic Soya Cream
Gravy
Bisto Original Gravy powder, Bisto Onion Gravy Granules (NOT Bisto complete Gravy Mix).
Oxo Onion or Vegetable Gravy Granules are all veggie/vegan
Co-op Gravy Mix is another good one
Your healthfood shop will sell products such as Naturally Good Vegetable Gravy Powder
or Marigold Vegetarian Organic Gravy Powder
Veggie Wines
Visit the Viva! Wine Club for a great selection
Or www.veggiewines.co.uk for a comprehensive guide to animal-free booze, from sherry and port, to ciders and beers available in supermarkets and corner shops!
Viva! Vegetarians International Voice for Animals
8 York Court, Wilder Street, Bristol BS2 8QH, UK
T: 0117 944 1000 F: 0117 924 4646 E: info@viva.org.uk |