There are more vegan BBQ options than ever before in UK supermarkets, so let’s get grilling!
Once upon a time, vegan guests at a BBQ would have to endure a pitiful corn on the cob, charred bean burgers or assortments of side salads. Not anymore!
There’s an exciting array of vegan BBQ foods in supermarkets, from sizzling skewers and sausages to bangin’ burgers.
If you don’t fancy cooking any plant-based BBQ recipes, we’ve put together the ultimate product guide for you to grill up the perfect meat-free feast this year.
Jump to each section:
Vegan BBQ KEBABS and Skewers
Planted Chicken Skewers
Made with pea protein, Planted’s chicken skewers have a meat-like texture that’s perfect for barbecuing. If you’re looking for plant-based skewers that are high in protein and free from additives, these are sure to be a hit.
Available at Planted’s website.
Tesco Plant Chef Koftas
Thanks to Derek Sarno’s Plant Chef range exclusive to Tesco, you can tuck into Minted No Lamb koftas this summer. To get the chargrilled effect, cook the koftas in the oven first, then heat on the barbecue for a few minutes.
THIS™ Isn’t Lamb Kebabs
The popular meat alternative brand THIS™ has developed a plant-based kebab even non-vegans will love. Closely resembling the texture of lamb, these vegan BBQ kebabs will become a firm favourite in no time.
To grill them, cover the skewer sticks in foil while turning them over for 6-8 minutes.
Available at Tesco, Ocado and Sainsbury’s.
Shicken Kebabs
Your summer BBQ will never be the same, thanks to Shicken’s vegan kebabs. Made by chefs using a tried and tested family recipe, these kebabs are ideal for vegans and meat eaters alike.
Cook them as per the cooking instructions first, then transfer to the BBQ for a chargrilled effect.
Available at Shicken’s website, Costco and Tesco.
VEGAN BBQ Burgers
Beyond Meat Burgers
Craving a plant-based burger that grills and tastes just like beef? The Beyond Burger sizzles to satisfaction. Just heat up your BBQ and grill for around 4 minutes on each side.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Meatless Farm Plant-Based Quarter Pounder Burgers
If you’re avoiding soy or gluten but want a meat-like burger for your BBQ, try Meatless Farm’s quarter pounders. Impressively beefy and juicy, these make a great summer treat.
Available at Asda and Ocado.
Richmond Meat-Free Burgers
Made with pea protein, these succulent burgers make a great vegan-friendly alternative to Richmond’s popular range. To get the best results on the BBQ, you may need to shallow fry them in a pan for a few minutes first.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Supermarket Own-Brand
As well as the brands highlighted above, you’ll also find most supermarkets offer their own-brand vegan ranges in the chilled and frozen sections.
- Asda Plant-Based Meat-Free Burgers
- OMV! Deliciously Vegan 2 No Beef Burgers
- Tesco Plant Chef Meat Free Burgers
- Aldi Plant Menu Ultimate No Beef Burgers
- Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers No Beef Burgers
- Co-Op GRO The Quarter Pounder Burger
- Marks & Spencer Plant Kitchen Steak Burgers
VEGAN BBQ Sausages
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Sausage
Your favourite alfresco foods are still on the menu thanks to Beyond Meat’s plant-based sausage. It may be free from gluten and soy but it’s packed with flavour and makes an impressive meat alternative.
Available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Ocado and Morrisons.
Meatless Farm Plant-Based Pork and Apple Sausages
Made with fresh apple pieces, Meatless Farm’s sausages are ideal for adding some flavour to your summer BBQ. To cook the sausages, place on a pre-heated wire rack and grill on medium head for 6-8 minutes, turning them over frequently.
Available at Asda.
Richmond Meat-Free Sausages
The iconic sausages by Richmond have been impressively veganised. They make the ultimate succulent sausages for your meatless BBQ.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Linda McCartney’s
The pioneer of meat-free sausages has an array of vegan options to choose from.
- Vegetarian Sausages
- Vegetarian Lincolnshire Sausages
- Vegetarian Chorizo and Red Pepper Sausages
- Vegetarian Red Onion and Rosemary Sausages
Available at most UK supermarkets.
The No Meat Company Meat-Free Sausages
Although frozen sausages take longer to grill on the BBQ, it’s worth having a pack of meat-free bangers from The No Meat Company in the freezer just in case we have a bout of good weather you need to take advantage of.
Available at Iceland.
Supermarket Own-Brand
- Most supermarkets in the UK have their own ranges of vegan sausages in the chilled and frozen sections.
- Asda OMV! Deliciously Vegan No Pork Sausages
- Tesco Plant Chef Meat-Free Bangers
- Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Chorizo Shroomdogs
- Co-Op GRO Sizzlin’ Sausages
- Mark & Spencer Plant Kitchen Sausages
For more tips on navigating barbecue season, check out our ultimate vegan BBQ guide.
