Pioneers of Vegan and Vegetarian Care Catering Celebrated at 2024 Awards for Excellence

Care/Hospital Caterer of the Year, sponsored by Middleton Foods: Matthew Thornton, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, for expanding vegan options to provide creative and accessible meals with wide patient appeal.

VfL Roving Chef Alex Connell accepting finalist award for Jody Marshall Meallmore

And finalist Serco Patient Catering Team University Hospital Southampton

The 2024 VfL Award winners are: 1. Care/Hospital Caterer of the Year, sponsored by Middleton Foods: Matthew Thornton, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, for expanding vegan options to provide creative and accessible meals with wide patient appeal. 2. Vegan/Vegetarian Supplier of the Year, sponsored by allmanhall: Vegetarian Express, recognised for its extensive plant-based product range and commitment to sustainability in catering. 3. Chefs’ Hero Product, sponsored by Bullseye Food Packaging: Henderson’s Relish, a versatile vegan sauce beloved by chefs for its depth of flavour and adaptability across diverse dishes. 4. Most Innovative Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe: BOSH! for its Ultimate Vegan Lasagne, a deliciously layered, flavourful dish that is easy to prepare and ideal for care dining.