Food & Drink Awards 2023 | 18 Based in Liverpool, Veggie Republic is a fully vegan event catering company offering a variety of delicacies and service options to meet the demands of any event. Committed to providing the highest quality vegan food, the company is on a mission to show that meals can be enjoyed without animal products on the plate. With its various serving options, Veggie Republic aims to bring its delicious food directly to customers and is excited to meet the growing demands of vegans across the UK. Veggie Republic has received a Global Vegan Award for this year’s Best Vegan Catering Business – UK. Best Vegan Catering Business 2023 - UK years ago, it was the fastest growing sector within the food industry, but post-covid and the cost of living crisis, a lot of vegan restaurants have closed down. The vegan diet has always been expensive and for this to change more people must turn vegan to bring the cost of food down. With the cost of living crisis, it is difficult for a lot of people to transition to a fully vegan diet. The most exciting development in recent years is that more doctors are starting to acknowledge the health benefits of a vegan diet and are actively encouraging people to eat a more plantbased diet.” The company mainly caters to weddings, where typically the bride and groom are vegan but the majority of guests are not. Veggie Republic offers a personal service, crafting menus tailored to the couple’s preferences and guiding them based on the company’s previously successful events. With experience catering to non-vegans, Veggie Republic knows which of its dishes are the most popular and can adapt its offerings to cater to all tastes. The business can also adjust for any additional needs and allergies the party may have, ensuring that everyone has something delicious to eat, whether they are vegan or not. Veggie Republic also serves its specialty food at festivals, where only a small percentage of attendees are vegan. The catering company aims to overcome stereotypes by offering a wide range of options that are both flavourful and cost-effective. By committing to keeping prices competitive, Veggie Republic hopes to offer a cheaper option than most meat places. To achieve this, the business has innovated an amazing menu and a streamlined service system designed to offer fast service and eliminate waste. In the coming year, the business will continue to expand with staff additions to establish two teams that can operate in different locations to meet the growing demand for scrumptious vegan food. Veggie Republic is eager to inspire even more customers to experience vegan dishes and will work hard to achieve its mission of reducing the negative effects of climate change caused by the meat industry. For its revolutionary work, Veggie Republic has won our award for this year’s Best Vegan Catering Business – UK. Contact Details Contact: Chris Mcmichael Company: Veggie Republic Web Address: www.veggierepublic.co.uk eggie Republic first began as a vegan restaurant in Liverpool city centre before transitioning to event catering. Services on offer include traditional sit-down meals with service, buffets, feasting tables, grazing tables, and street food. The business can provide an indoor or outdoor service by bringing its portable kitchen to cook. Veggie Republic also has a 1950s airstream food trailer for customers wanting to experience street food in a festival themed outdoor setup. The catering company covers all events including weddings, private dining, parties, celebrations, corporate events, and festivals. With many different cuisines on offer, Veggie Republic is determined to find a winning combination of flavours and textures to delight every palate. Its large menu boasts cuisines such as Mediterranean, Pan Asian, Middle Eastern, Pan American, and Indian. Some delicious gluten free options include its succulent Arancini, red lentil and saffron rice balls on a bed of creamed spinach, and Sesame Crusted Satay Tofu, served with a tantalising Asian coleslaw. Veggie Republic also has a reasonably priced children’s menu for kids 12 and under, which includes a drink and refreshing ice cream. It is the business’s overarching goal to reduce animal cruelty and climate change caused by the meat industry with its delectable range of dishes. Veggie Republic strives to provide the highest quality food to be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Its passion for veganism stems from preventing the exploitation of animals and the conditions they have to endure. The catering company is dedicated to creating meals that astonish and revealing innovative dishes that customers cannot believe. Veggie Republic aims to spread creativity and encourage people to unlock the exciting possibilities vegan food has to offer. By inspiring customers to eat more vegan food and reduce their meat consumption, the business delivers its own tasty form of activism. On the industry today, Veggie Republic’s chef Germaine Mcmichael shares, “At present, I feel the vegan industry is in a difficult place. A few V
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