Parliament Hosts Vegetarian for Life Awards Celebrating Plant-Based Care Catering Excellence

Maureen Behan of Little Sisters of the Poor received special recognition for over 30 years of dedicated service, consistently delivering nutritious, personalised meals with heart.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering. High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

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The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

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Philip Meyer of Avery Healthcare won recognition for creating inventive, commercially viable vegan dishes.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/

Suma was celebrated as Supplier of the Year for its ethical, sustainable, and largely vegan product range.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering. High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

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Suma was celebrated as Supplier of the Year for its ethical, sustainable, and largely vegan product range.

Pictured with VfL supporter Callum Ridgers and VfL Roving Chef Alex Connell.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/

Care/ Hospital Caterer of The Year - Finalists

With actor VfL Supporter Paul Higgins

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/

Chefs Hero Product - Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes with VfL ambassador Victoria Featherstone Pearce.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/

Most innovative vegan/ vegetarian recipe - Finalists with category sponsor Pro Sauce.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering.

High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

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Chefs’ Hero Product finalists: Lancashire Sauce, ProSauce, and category winner, Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes.

With VfL ambassador Victoria Featherstone Pearce.

The Jubilee Room at the Houses of Parliament provided a stunning backdrop on 22 October 2025 for the Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian and Vegan Care Catering. High-profile presenters, including actors Peter Egan and Paul Higgins, and campaigner Heather Mills, joined care-home and hospital caterers, suppliers, and advocates to celebrate innovation, compassion, and dignity in vegetarian and vegan care meals.

Credit: VfL

vforlife.org.uk/