12 Delicious Vegan Christmas Roasts
The centrepiece of most Christmas dinners is a hearty roast. As so many delicious meat-free options are available in the UK, it’s easy to enjoy a festive meal that doesn’t involve the exploitation and suffering of turkeys or other animals.
Whether you’re after a traditional nut roast or scrumptious vegan meat, there’s something for everyone.
Clive’s
Nut RoastPacked with nuts, seeds, and seasonal vegetables, this organic and flavoursome nut roast is available at Waitrose or Ocado.
Linda McCartney Vegetarian Chicken Roast
Linda McCartney offers this juicy vegan chicken-style roast, seasoned with rosemary and garlic. Order it on Ocado.
No Gammon Joint with Orange Marmalade Glaze
Your guests will love the succulent texture and sweet orange glaze of this sophisticated festive centrepiece. Grab it from Aldi.
Plant Chef Seasonal Seeded Roasts with Port Gravy
For those of you searching for a classic nut roast, this blend of kale, chestnuts, lentils, and mushrooms with pumpkin and sunflower seeds – served with a rich port gravy – is an absolute winner. Available at Tesco.
Plant Revolution
No-Turkey Joint
With StuffingThis roast no-turkey joint, consisting of wheat and pea protein, sage and onion stuffing, and delicious no-bacon rashers to wrap it all up, will melt hearts and satisfy stomachs, leaving your guests delighted. It is available at Morrisons.
PlantLiving Chestnut and Thyme Plant Based Turkey Roast and Gravy
Want to try the “carving at the table” experience without cutting into flesh? Go for this roast that is designed to be carved, with a sauvignon gravy to go alongside. Find it at Waitrose.
Vegan Chicken-Style
Garlic & Rosemary
Stuffed RoastThis roast’s texture and indulgent flavours are guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends, whether they are vegan or not yet vegans – order on Sgaia’s website.
Taste the Difference No Turkey Crown with Sage & Onion Melts
Roast some veg, make a vegan gravy, and enjoy this rich crown made of mushroom and pea protein. Available at Sainsbury’s.
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Isn’t Roast Chicken
& StuffingThis animal-free roast packed with soya and pea protein and topped with a mouth-watering garlic melt will be the crown jewel of your festive table. Available in major supermarkets.
VBites Turkey Free
RoasterAnyone looking for a hearty roast will enjoy this turkey-style option from VBites. Serve with crispy potatoes and veggies for the perfect plant-powered feast. Order it on the company’s website.
Vegusto Vegan Roast with No Muh
This mouthwatering roast is filled with Vegusto’s own dairy-free cheese. It can be ordered on the brand’s website.
Plant Kitchen No Turkey Crown
Enjoy the flavours of a traditional roast with a clear conscience, knowing that no birds were harmed in making this festive delight. Topped with a vegan garlic and sage melt for an added golden glaze, your guests will queue up for seconds. Available at Marks & Spencer.
Fancy Making a Vegan Christmas Centrepiece Yourself?
Try this recipe from French chef Alexis Gauthier – chef patron of Gauthier Soho in London – for an elegant vegan Wellington.
Vanessa Johansson
Have a Very Vegan Christmas
With all these fantastic options, you can enjoy a cruelty-free Christmas without compromising flavour. Here are some of our favourite festive recipes and products to try:
Spread kindness this Christmas. Learn why we should leave turkeys off the table this festive season and how to shop for Christmas gifts without harming animals:
