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.
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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 on Planted’s website.
Tesco Plant Chef
Thanks to Derek Sarno’s Plant Chef range exclusive to Tesco, you can choose from various flavour-packed koftas to enjoy this summer. To get the chargrilled effect, cook the koftas in the oven first, then heat on the barbecue for a few minutes.
- Asian-Style No Beef Koftas
- Thai-Style Fish-Free Koftas
- Minted No Lamb Koftas
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.
Available at Waitrose, Morrisons 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 cook beautifully on the grill.
- Kerahi Kebab
- Tikka Kebab
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 four 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, Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Morrisons.
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.
Linda McCartney’s Vegetarian Pulled Pork ¼ LB Burgers
You can’t go wrong with Linda McCartney’s vegan burgers for your outdoor feasts this summer. Preheat your BBQ and grill the 1/4 lb burgers for 15-16 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they are cooked throughout.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
Moving Mountains Quarter Pounder Plant-Based Burgers
As well as being available in many restaurants throughout the UK, the plant-based burgers from Moving Mountains can be found in supermarkets. These vegan quarter pounders are made from pea and soya protein and are great for grilling to achieve that beloved effect.
Available at most UK supermarkets.
The No Meat Company
If you’re a fan of the popular No Bull Burgers, you’ll be pleased to know they’re suitable for cooking on the BBQ. Throw them on your BBQ and enjoy that flame-grilled taste!
- No Bull Quarter Pounders
- No Bull Steak Burgers
Available at Iceland, Ocado and Asda.
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 Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
Meatless Farm
Choose from a variety of meat-free sausages thanks to Meatless Farm’s exciting range.
- Plant-Based Chorizo-Style Sausages
- Plant-Based Chipolata Sausages
- Plant-Based Sausages (Frozen)
Available at Asda, Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Morrisons.
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, Ocado and Asda.
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
Fancy some more summer food inspo? Check out these vegan picnic recipes and sensational salads.
