Vegetarian Express

Vegetarian Express is the UK’s leading specialist distributor of plant-based ingredients to the foodservice sector. Founded in 1987, our business has over 35 years of experience supplying innovative, high-quality vegetarian and vegan ingredients to chefs and caterers across the country.

With a unique product range of over 1,200 ingredients, including pulses, grains, spices, meat alternatives, and free-from options, we help kitchens build exciting, sustainable, and inclusive menus. Many of our ingredients are hard to source elsewhere, and we are increasingly focused on UK-produced, allergen-conscious products that meet evolving customer needs.

More than just a supplier, Vegetarian Express offers a suite of support tools to make plant-based cooking easier and more impactful. Our Seed-bank platform features 600+ chef-tested recipes, complete with nutritional and allergen data, plus environmental impact insights. We also provide clients with personalised impact reports, showcasing the carbon and water savings made by switching to plant-based ingredients.

Certified as a B Corp since 2019, we are committed to operating with purpose and transparency, guided by strong values: Innovation, Positive Impact, One Team, and Customer Focus. Every part of our operation, from sourcing and logistics to menu development, is designed to support a more sustainable food future.

With next-day delivery across the UK, low minimum order and a dedicated team of plant-based food experts, Vegetarian Express is the go-to partner for chefs who want to put sustainability, taste, and innovation at the heart of their menus.