Food & Drink 2024 | 15 to be entirely vegan and ensures that its offerings are appealing to all dietary preferences. Beginning with a phone call, Veggie Republic takes time to get to know its client and find out more about their diets, taste preferences, and event objectives. From there, the company will devise a bespoke menu made specifically for that client and work very closely with them in the time leading up to the event, catering for their every need and learning individual guest allergies. For its delicious dishes, fantastic flexibility, and passionate promotion of veganism, Veggie Republic has gained a number of glowing testimonials from clients of past events, detailing the company’s dedication, professionalism, and skill. “I had an incredible experience with Veggie Republic!” writes Grace. “The food was delicious, generously portioned, and the team were so accommodating to last minute changes. I would highly recommend them and can’t wait to book again.” “We booked Veggie Republic for our wedding,” says Matthew. “So many guests, most of whom are devout meat eaters, said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Delicious, and the portions were huge! I just wish I’d been less full so I could have tried more dishes!” “We booked Veggie Republic’s gorgeous food truck for a family party at home,” reports Liz. “The majority of guests were not vegan, but everyone absolutely loved the food. We chose from burgers and chips, or red lentil and sweet potato dal with rice, salad, and chapati. Both were delicious, I would highly recommend.” Moving forward, we learn that Veggie Republic plans to expand and enhance its offerings to cover a wider range of tastes and dietary needs. The next year will see the addition of a new food stall geared towards festivals, offering gluten-free and vegan Vietnamese food, with the colder months used in preparation of its launch. Alongside this, Veggie Republic will also be holding tasting sessions for wedding parties, expanding its wedding menu options, and undertaking menu development for the following year. Since its inception, Veggie Republic has been dedicated to promoting veganism and sustainable eating through the delivery of truly top-tier meals from around the world. The company upholds the highest standards of quality across its operations and strives to ensure that it can cater to all. It is for such excellence and commitment that Veggie Republic has been named the Best Plant-Based Catering Company 2024 – UK. Contact: Chris McMichael Company: Veggie Republic Web Address: https://www.veggierepublic.co.uk/ Located in Liverpool, Veggie Republic is a vegan-only catering company offering top-tier worldwide cuisine for a variety of events. With its service model split into the three main categories of weddings, festivals, and corporate events, Veggie Republic has certainly cemented itself as a trusted, talented provider of carefully curated menus that appeal to vegans and omnivores alike. Following the company’s recent recognition in the Food and Drink Awards 2024, we catch up with Owner Chris McMichael to learn more. Best Plant-Based Catering Company 2024 – UK stablished in 2018, Veggie Republic started out as a restaurant in the heart of Liverpool city centre before fully transitioning into an event catering company in the summer of 2022. Catering for a variety of different events, the company serves a diverse range of clientele, each bringing their own unique tastes and requirements to the table. An exceptionally close-knit company, Veggie Republic’s staffing consists mainly of family members and employees of its initial restaurant. In fact, it was Chris and Germaine McMichael’s youngest daughter who sparked the conversion to veganism almost a decade ago, when she decided to make the change. In support, the pair followed suit, and Veggie Republic was established just a few years later. “Our company has three main objectives: respect to all sentient beings, the planet, and good health,” says Chris. “Any new members of staff must have similar values and beliefs. During the festival season, we spend a lot of time together on the road. The weddings can be extremely stressful as everything has to be perfect, so we have to respect each other and our ideas and opinions. We don’t have a hierarchy; everyone is equal, everyone knows their job, and we all work together.” The catering industry is highly competitive, with its steady demand for quality products and ever-evolving customer expectations being met by the continual stream of new players entering the market and existing entities expanding their offerings. As such, it is crucial that businesses must pinpoint and develop the unique qualities that enable them to stand apart from the competition. Veggie Republic remains ahead of its peers by offering an expansive selection of dishes to choose from, with flavours from around the world. The company understands that not all guests at any given event are likely E Nov24047 VEGGIE REPUBLIC
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