Vegan BBQ Guide UK: Everything You Need for Summer 2026

BBQ season in the UK runs from roughly May to September (weather permitting). A vegan BBQ is genuinely easy to pull off, and most of what you need is available in any supermarket.

Vegan burgers for the BBQ

• Beyond Meat Burger — the premium option. Looks and cooks like a beef burger. Around £4.50 for two. Available at most supermarkets.
• THIS! Isn’t Beef Burger — good UK alternative, slightly cheaper.
• Supermarket own brand — Tesco Plant Chef, Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers, and Aldi Plant Menu all sell BBQ-ready burgers from £2.

Vegan sausages

• Richmond Meat Free — hold up well on a BBQ, widely available.
• Tofurky Beer Brats — a genuine BBQ sausage rather than a breakfast one. Available at some supermarkets and health food shops.
• Supermarket own brand — all the major ranges have BBQ-suitable sausages.

Vegetables on the BBQ

Don’t neglect the veg — some of the best BBQ food is naturally plant-based:

• Corn on the cob — brush with vegan butter and grill for 10–15 minutes. Season with salt and smoked paprika.
• Portobello mushrooms — marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil. Grill gill-side up for 5–6 minutes. Serve in a burger bun.
• Halved peppers — grill until charred. Stuff with hummus.
• Thick aubergine slices — brush with oil and grill until soft. Smoky and meaty.
• Pineapple rings — grill for 2–3 minutes each side. Caramelises beautifully.

Vegan sides

• Coleslaw (make with vegan mayo — Hellmann’s Vegan is widely available)
• Potato salad (same swap — vegan mayo instead of regular)
• Green salad, hummus, guacamole, salsa, bread rolls

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Drinks

Most beers and ciders are fine — see our alcohol guide. BrewDog is always a safe bet for fully certified vegan beer.