We’ve got a ton of new vegan, vegetarian and free-from options now available from our venues, all the way from the The Packhorse to Tommy’s Kitchen.
Last year, students gave us feedback that there weren’t enough vegan, vegetarian and free-from options available to them on campus. Well, we’re not sure if you heard from the grapevine, but you said and we did.
We’ve got a ton of new vegan, vegetarian and free-from options now available from our venues, all the way from the Union Shop to Tommy’s Kitchen. Got you curious to know more? Here are some examples of the dishes that are set to delight you guys!
Veggie Founder with curly fries and coleslaw
If you want to experience the heavenly unison of bean burgers, grilled halloumi and spicy salsa, then this is the burger for you. To make things even better, it’s held together by locally baked brioche buns AND it has a crown of onion rings.
Leek and mushroom pie
They say the best things in life always come in pairs, and this is especially true with this wonderful pie. Whilst still holding an exquisite flavour enough to make Gordon Ramsey cry with joy, it’s suitable for vegans and for those who can’t eat gluten.
Chickpea, sweet potato and spinach curry
This curry has it all. Featuring chickpeas to give you plant-based protein and spinach which contains a whole heap of nutrients, and even sweet potato to bulk it out – this dish is great to fuel you in between lectures or in preparation for a night out.
Vegetarian Nachos
These are nacho average nachos! Aside from having crunchy tortilla chips, it’s also topped with melted cheese, creamy guacamole, spicy salsa, cooling sour cream and jalapenos. It will defo guac your world.
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Tastes better than the classic mac and cheese AND it is vegan-friendly as well. If you’re feeling adventurous for a new take on a classic dish, then fulfil your cheesy cravings and surprise yourself with this vegan alternative.
Vegan burrito with sweet chilli sticky rice and fresh vegetables
You can never really have a bad time with Mexican food and Asian food. That being said, this Asian-fusion dish from The Packhorse just proves the point. This burrito is bursting with flavour, colourful, filling and yet still light, making it the perfect lunch treat.
Vegan cous cous with garden salad and roasted red pepper sauce
As we approach autumn/winter, this salad will definitely throw you back to summer. This dish boasts a blend of Mediterranean flavours, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, red onions for that extra little kick and roasted red peppers! Refreshing, yet still packs a punch to your taste buds.
That concludes our featured list of vegan, vegetarian and free-from foods available at Tommy’s and The Packhorse. But don't forget your new Union Shop has a chiller dedicated purely to vegan and vegetarian dishes while also stocking a full range of Free From products. If you have any vegan and free-from recipes that you want to share with us, drop us an email or message us on Facebook and Twitter.