NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK 2026

1st to 7th OCTOBER

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Celebrate the good stuff this National Vegetarian Week 

Get ready to elevate your plate this National Vegetarian Week as we champion the mighty bean, pulse, lentil, and grain. Budget-friendly, planet-positive, and nutritional giants – true protein and fibre powerhouses! And we’re here to show you just how vibrant, tasty, and simply spectacular they are. From quick weekday wins to dinner party showstoppers, we’ve teamed up with some amazing chefs and food writers, to bring you a free digital recipe booklet bursting with vegetarian and plant-based inspiration.

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Mary McCartney

Everybody has a different reason for being vegetarian, and for me if I had to pick one thing, it would be for the animals.

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Meet some of our amazing supporters

Heather Small MBE

"Live well, eat vegetarian. It’s worked for me for over 30 years – for my health, the planet, and the animals. This National Vegetarian Week, try a few veggie/vegan meals and feel the difference."

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Ali Honour – Chef / Author / Plant Obsessed

Wearing your veg might turn heads – but eating it will change the world. We don’t need more food, we need better food – food that nourishes our bodies, supports farmers, and respects the planet. Putting more plants on our plates is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to improve our health, cut waste, and fix a broken food system – building a future that feeds everyone.

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Chris Packham – wildlife TV presenter and conservationist

"Helping the environment can feel overwhelming, but each of us can make a difference, and it's easy to do. By reducing or cutting out meat, we can lower our carbon footprint, helping the planet and all its occupants. That's why I am supporting National Vegetarian Week. Sign up, try some of the delicious vegetarian recipes, and know you're having a positive impact!"

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