Our judges have voted and we can now reveal the finalists in the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian & Vegan Care Catering.

Here at VfL, we think that care caterers who make a special effort to create delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian meals deserve special recognition.

Our theme for this year’s VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering is Beyond the Plate: Upholding Beliefs, Raising Standards, highlighting how catering is not just about food – it's about respecting deep-rooted philosophical and religious beliefs. The biggest and best names in veggie care catering will be there to celebrate progress in the industry, and their own contribution to it.

We're delighted to be returning to the Houses of Parliament for this year's ceremony, which will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 October.

This year’s finalists are:

Vegan/Vegetarian Care/Hospital Caterer of the Year sponsored by Greetwell Purchasing Solutions 

• Garvald Edinburgh
• Satpal Kambo, Garden City Court, Quantum Care
• Jody Marshall, Meallmore

Vegan/Vegetarian Supplier of the Year sponsored by Procurement For Care 

• Suma
• Vegan Wholesaler
• Vegware

Chefs’ Hero Product 

• Lancashire Sauce
• Marigold Engevita Vitamin D & B12 Yeast Flakes
• ProSauce

Most Innovative Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe sponsored by ProSauce 

• Bidfood: Bondas scented with coconut, spring onion & chilli
• Satpal Kambo, Garden City Court, Quantum Care: Curry stuffed apple gourd with minced soya, cumin rice and salad; steamed carrot and sultana semolina dessert
• Philip Meyer, Avery Healthcare: Oriental spiced butternut squash roll & minted pea roll; Vegan white chocolate & raspberry mousse

The Beulah Charity Trust Special Recognition Award 

The winner in this category will be revealed on the day.

Click here for a look at our past winners.

We've been hard at work uncovering how dietary preferences are changing in UK care homes. Our survey carried out last year revealed there's been a 24% increase in vegan and vegetarian care home residents over the past decade.

First launched in 2016, the Annual Awards highlight the importance of catering well for older vegans and vegetarians. With growing numbers of vegans and vegetarians being supported by the care sector, it is no surprise that news of the awards has been positively received by care organisations. Articles about the awards have been published by the NACC, Care Home Catering, Hospitality Assured and more.

It’s becoming impossible to ignore the demand for top-notch veggie care catering.