Best Veganuary Choices At Roadchef
January can get tough. With weather either too cold or too windy, you need some hearty food to keep you going until the dark mornings and early dark evenings disappear.
But for those doing Veganuary, finding a selection of food whilst on the go can be tough. To help, we’ve pulled together a list of some of our favourite vegan food at Roadchef motorway services - asking some of our vegan team members for their 2024 favourites!
Check out the list below and tell us your favourite.
Vegan breakfasts at Roadchef
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - even for vegans or those attempting Veganuary. But, the most important meal of the day can now be the least of your worries when on the road, thanks to LEON and Costa.
LEON’s vegan sausage muffin remains a firm favourite amongst early-risers; with a spiced ‘sausage’ patty, tangy LEON tomato ketchup and fresh spinach perfect presented on a fluffy floured muffin. What could be better to start your day?
It’s not just LEON doing a Sausage Bap to make vegans smile; Costa have partnered with Bosh! for and incredibly ‘satisfying and tasty’ (if they do say so themselves) range of vegan-friendly, plant-based food; including the ‘Smashin’ Sausage Bap’.
By the way; for those questioning whether sausage can be vegan, the word sausage is defined by the cylindrical shape of the ‘meat’ rather than the type of meat itself!
Looking for something less hefty? Costa can satisfy your breakfast needs with a tasty (and extremely civilised) toasted teacake. What is better paired with a brew?!
Vegan-friendly McDonald's lunches
McDonald’s for lunch? Obviously, the answer is always yes and - for vegans - the answer can be a positive one without a second thought!
There’s a beefy - without the beef, of course - selection of burgers to choose from at McDonald’s for those after a plant-based fast-food treat.
The McPlant combines the freshest vegetables, meltingly good vegan cheese alternative and tasty sauce, topping a Beyond Meat®-developed plant-based patty. The other option is the Vegetable Deluxe; red pesto goujons, nestled in a sesame topped bun with shredded lettuce and sandwich sauce. We’ll have one of each please!
If you’re steering clear of bread, then why not pick up the Spicy Veggie One Big Flavour Wrap - the name couldn’t be more appropriate! Veggie dippers, spicy relish, crisp lettuce, tangy onion and tomato in a fluffy tortilla. Lighter, tastier and - of course - vegan friendly!
Of course - the king of sides - McDonald's Fries make the perfect accompaniment to any meal!
Vegan-friendly LEON lunches
If you’re on the hunt for food that tastes good and does good, then you no need to look any further - LEON to the rescue!
For vegans - and one of our team members' favourites - is LEON’s Brazilian Black Bean Rice Box. A vegan icon; and we don’t say that lightly. Black beans, carrots and onions partner with sweet and smoked paprika for a flavour that dances on the tongue. Layer that on a bed of rice and that’s lunchtime made.
Whilst we talk about icons, the LEON wrap range has long been a firm favourite with travellers, nomads, those staying still and everyone else in between. Well, there’s a new addition - the Bangin’ Bhaji Wrap.
It’s ‘bye bye’ to onion, as courgette and pea bhajis are set to become your new favourite. Safe to say, we love them ‘shallot’ - sorry onion! Topped with Kachumber, a sprinkling of crispy onions and herby mayo wrap up this perfect dish!
It doesn’t stop there either - the list of vegan-friendly food goes on-and-on. The Golden Glow Dhal, the LOVe burger, the Rainbow Squash Salad. LEON takes the difficulty out of finding vegan food on-the-road; the only difficulty is which dish you’re going to choose.
Vegan-friendly Costa Coffee drinks and lunches
Just because it’s Veganuary doesn’t mean that you have to stop with the flavourful caffeine kick each morning; there’s a variety of milk options to make your drink vegan-friendly. Coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, soya milk - take your pick and enjoy the same tasty Costa favourites.
Or, if you really want to mix it up, how about moving to tea? Choose from Mellow Mango with Zinc for that subtle fruity taste, Spiced Apple with Vitamin B6 for a cinnamon hit or Citrus Zing with Vitamin C for tea with a punch of lemon and ginger. Of course; enjoy the flavour and the immune system-boosting benefits!
To accompany these tasty drinks, Costa has partnered with BOSH! for a range of food that just hits the spot!
The saucy BOSH! Plant-based Chicken Fajita Wrap and the meltingly-good Plant-based Crackin’ Ham and Cheeze toastie make the perfect healthier-choice lunches. Add the Plant-based Smokin’ BBQ Chicken Panini to the menu and lunchtimes truly are on fire!
For those with a sweet tooth, there’s a trio of treats from BOSH! ready to be devoured with your hot drink - and all dip-in-your-coffee friendly. Choose from a Caramelised Biscuit Rocky Road, a Pecan Slice or a Double Chocolate Cookie; or why not all three?