With more than 600,000 people signing up for Veganuary last year, 2023 looks to break the record! We’ve rounded up some of the best bites for Veganuary, from indulgent burgers, elegant tasting menus and delicious sweet treats.
Gaucho Charlotte Street’s Sustainable Supper Club
This Veganuary, why not live on the veg and head to Gaucho’s Sustainable Supper Club. Gaucho will be swapping its renowned carbon neutral beef for all things vegan at its Sustainable Supper Club, every Wednesday throughout January. Guests can enjoy canapés and a three-course menu of plant-powered plates for £40 – think mushroom “scallops”, salsify and leak gnocchi and a “design your own sustainable salad” from the Beyond Beef Bar, with an optional drink pairing for an additional £20.
Every Wednesday in January | £40 with additional £20 for drinks pairing
www.gauchorestaurants.com/sustainable-supper-club
Fat Hippo’s “Sloppy Faux” Veganuary Special
Treat yourself to the ultimate vegan comfort food at Fat Hippo Shoreditch. Alongside a five-strong vegan burger menu (served with fries as standard), try the limited-edition Sloppy Faux (£13.90). Sink your teeth into a succulent plant-based patty topped with vegan cheese, Beyond Meat® Sloppy Joe sauce, BBQ and chipotle mayo finished with crunchy pickleback ‘slaw. Plus, there are limited-edition Sloppy Waffles (£4.90) featuring waffle fries topped with Beyond Meat® Sloppy Joe sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles and pink onions.
Menu here: www.fathippo.co.uk/menus/food/
Patisserie Valerie’s Plant-Based Lotus Biscoff Cake (Nationwide Delivery)
Enjoy sweet-tooth satisfaction with Patisserie Valerie’s new plant-based Lotus Biscoff Cake (£34.95), perfect for special occasions. Made with a special plant-based recipe consisting of indulgent Lotus Biscoff cream sandwiched between three layers of soft vanilla sponge, this is a must for Biscoff fans. Get ready for plant-based patisserie like no other!
Available online here: www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/products/lotus-biscoff-cake
Bōkan’s Seven-Course Tasting Menu
Indulge in plant-based perfection with Executive Chef Robert Manea’s seven-course vegan tasting menu (£99pp) at Bōkan 37, London’s top destination for sky-high dining. Showcasing plant-based produce at its best, the vibrant menu offers picture-perfect plates from start to finish with highlights of panna cotta rainbow cauliflower; sweetheart cabbage with smoked mayo; and sea broth with seaweed spaghetti and tofu.
Available Tuesday – Saturday | £99 per person with additional £79 for wine pairing
The Orchid Lounge at Pan Pacific London’s ‘Free from’ Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
Introducing Pan Pacific London’s ‘free from’ Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea in partnership with Diptyque. Available in The Orchid Lounge, the stunning afternoon tea is inspired by Diptyque’s orange blossom scent and served in ornate bird cages. Vegan and gluten-free Kopi Tiam savouries include Crispy Wonton with soba noodles, shiitake mushroom and crispy tofu, a celeriac bun and peanut butter toast. Seasonal and Insta-worthy patisserie has been created by Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden – enjoy alongside tea from The Rare Tea Company or level up with a glass of champagne, before placing a wish for health and happiness in 2023 on the orange tree.
Available from 4th January – 27th March 2023 | £78 per person | Traditional vegan afternoon tea available upon request.
Beefeater’s Meat-Free Menu
Cheat on meat this January at renowned grill-house Beefeater with its great-value, meat-free menus. With a spotlight on delicious and flavoursome meat-free dishes, there is something for every eater; from juicy burgers including The Sloppy Joe with Garden Gourmet® Sensational™ vegan patty, a cheezy vegan slice and topped with chipotle sauce, to mixed grills and decadent desserts, alongside a wallet-friendly lunch menu of two/three courses for only £8.95/£10.95.
Available at over 170 sites nationwide
Drake & Morgan’s Vegan Superfood Sharing Board
Full of ingredients lauded for their positive effects on the mind and body, start January as you mean to go on with the ultimate Vegan Superfood Sharing Board (£19.95). Full of plant-friendly goodness, tuck into nutrient-rich seeds, colourful beetroot and Jerusalem artichoke salad and crunchy heritage carrot crudités as well as showstopping Superstraccia vegan cheese. Perfect for when you’re feeling peckish but still want something that does good.
Available in all Drake & Morgan venues from January.