Countdown to the VfL Awards 2026 has now begun!

Our judges have voted and we can now reveal the finalists in the 2026 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.

With more vegans and vegetarians moving into residential care every year, this annual award recognises those who are pioneering the way in modern care catering. 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 4 November.

This year’s finalists are:

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

Miranda Chubb, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust

Kalpana Joshi, Manav Seva Community Centre CIC

Jishant Singh, Kailash Manor, TLC Care

Vegan/Vegetarian Supplier of the Year sponsored by Procurement for Care. 

Eat Curious

Moving Mountains

Raj Foods

Chefs’ Hero Product sponsored by Tofoo.

Jus Roll Puff Pastry Sheets

Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate

Moving Mountains Plant Based Burger

Most Innovative Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe sponsored by Greencity Wholefoods. 

Brakes' Butternut Squash, Pear and Apple Strudel

Alex Connell's Slow Roasted Vegetables and Couscous

Satpal Kambo's Marrow & Cashew Nut Coftta Curry

The Beulah Charity Trust Special Recognition Award sponsored by Brakes.

Kathleen Crymble, Keane Premier Group

Jody Marshall, Meallmore

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.