How to Shop for Vegan Products in UK Supermarkets
Eating vegan, which means that no animal suffered for your food, has never been easier – regardless of your budget. From vegan protein and plant-based milk to sweet treats and ready meals, you’ll find delicious animal-friendly options almost anywhere you shop.
We’ve put together a few pointers for finding vegan foods at some of the UK’s top supermarkets. All these stores sell a huge variety of plant-based staples – including fruit, vegetables, beans, rice and other grains, pasta sauces, cereals, and much more – that vegans can enjoy. Below, we’ve noted some additional highlights.
ALDI
Aldi’s affordable Plant Menu range includes vegan mince, meatballs, sausages, burgers, tofu, no-chicken pieces and other chilled and frozen options. Use the Plant Menu vegan mince and some fresh veg to whip up a vegan family classic like lasagne or cottage pie.
ASDA
The launch of ASDA’s affordable OMV! and Plant Based by Asda ranges has given vegans a great choice of meals, such as veggie burgers, and meat-free sausage rolls. The OMV! Mushroom Carbonara or its Cauliflower & Chickpea Dal make speedy, satisfying dinners, while the chicken-style burgers, and veggie fingers are perfect for children.
ASDA also stocks great branded products, such as Violife dairy-free cheese slices, Chicago Town and One Planet vegan pizzas, Sacla vegan sauces, and vegan items from Quorn, Squeaky Bean, and Meatless Farm as well as an impressive selection of animal-free snacks.
CO-OP
The bags of jam and custard doughnuts in Co-op’s bakery section have long been cult favourites among vegans. For a nutritious lunch, try the Good Fuel Butternut Squash Beans & Grains or Good Fuel Naked Bean Burrito. For a seriously chocolatey treat, don’t miss Coop’s Plant-Based Dark Choc Chunk Cookies.
HOLLAND & BARRETT
Holland & Barrett isn’t a supermarket, but it’s still a great place to stock up on vegan staples such as nutritional yeast, nuts, seeds, any vitamins or supplements you might want, and a variety of dairy-free chocolates, whole grains, meat alternatives, and ready meals.
ICELAND
Iceland has one of the UK’s largest vegan frozen ranges, boasting items that are versatile, low-cost, and free of animal suffering. Look for the No Meat Company’s No Bull burgers – winner of a PETA Vegan Food Award for being both animal-friendly and totally delicious. For all of our fellow Greggs lovers: you can now get your hands on boxes of the bakery chain’s frozen vegan sausage rolls at Iceland!
LIDL
We love Lidl’s Too Good To Waste scheme: for just £2, the retailer is offering a 5 kg box of fruit and veg that is still good to use but would otherwise have been thrown away. For a wholesome and affordable meal, pick up a Lidl veg box and some vegan meats from the retailer’s vegan Vemondo range. Little ones will love Lidl’s Vemondo Schnitzel, and we’d recommend ready meals such as its PETA Vegan Food Award-Winning Vegan Mushroom Medaglioni for busy grown-ups.
M&S
M&S is home to its own vegan product range, Plant Kitchen, which includes 79 meals, snacks, and ingredients. If you’re not sure which of the delicious options to start with, we suggest you try its Melt in the Middle No Fishcakes, Sweet and Spicy Pulled Mushrooms, or a ready meal such as vegan lasagne.
For kids and big kids alike, Veggie Colin the Caterpillar sweets are a must. Or try the Plant Kitchen churros for a comforting delight for the whole family.
MORRISONS
Morrisons offers plenty of own-brand vegan treats. The vegan Plant Revolution range has Steak Pies, Meat Free Mince, and No Pork & Cranberry Wreath.
Some of our favourite sweet goodies include indulgent dark chocolate mint thins and tubs of gingerbread people and vegan chocolate chip shortbread. You’ll also find plenty of branded goodies, including White Rabbit vegan pizzas and Loma Linda vegan fish.
OCADO
Ocado stocks a broad selection of popular vegan products, including plant-based milks, non-dairy cheeses, dairy-free ice creams and cakes, and vegan meats from Squeaky Bean, Quorn, and Linda McCartney Foods. Some of our other favourite finds include vegan croissants, the Coconut Collab Double Cream, and Juicy Marbles Plant Based Thick-Cut Filet. Since Ocado has partnered with M&S, you can now find all your Plant Kitchen classics and Veggie Colin the Caterpillar treats.
SAINSBURY’S
Look for the Plant Pioneers range to indulge in delicious plant-based burgers, pizzas, and vegan meats, homely pre-made meals like Vegan Meat-Free Lasagne, a vegan bacon-style VLT sandwich and a party selection featuring No Prawn Tempura, No Chicken Kievs and BBQ No Pork Belly Bites.
The chain also carries other vegan goodies, including a huge range of vegan chocolate snacks from Galaxy, NOMO, OGGS, and Deliciously Ella, to name just a few.
TESCOS
Tesco’s Plant Chef range includes plant-based meats, soups, sausage rolls and food-to-go products. Current options include No-Chicken Garlic Kievs, Cumberland-Style Bangers, No-Beef Meatballs, meat-free mince and a Plant Chef Hoisin Wrap.
You can also find some easy, quick and convenient vegan meals such as Bens Original Plant Powered Tikka Masala Curry or all plants Butternut Squash & Sage Tortelloni.
WAITROSE
Waitrose has some seriously luxurious vegan goodies throughout its stores. You’ll find favourites such as Booja-Booja hazelnut chocolate truffles, Taifun smoked tofu, premium vegan cheeses from Palace Culture and La Fauxmagerie, and a range of vegan meats from the Vegetarian Butcher and Meatless Farm.
The chain’s own vegan label, Plantlife, offers a good range of vegan goodies including vegan meals, meat alternatives, food-to-go and desserts. Current options include Mushroom & Leek Sausages, Tikka Masala with Vegetables and Cashews, No Meat Meatballs, Shiitake Mushroom Chow Mein and vegan chocolate cake.
General Tips
If you want to do your research and plan ahead, most supermarkets have a comprehensive list of vegan products available to download from their websites.
“May contain”–type labels can cause confusion, but they are usually added for people with severe allergies and simply indicate that the product has been manufactured in an environment where allergens are present, meaning there’s a chance that a minuscule amount could end up in the product. Most vegans are happy to eat products with “may contain milk/egg” labels.
Most non-vegan ingredients are easy to spot. However, there are a few sneaky animal-derived ones that not everyone knows about, such as the following:
- Gelatine – made from the boiled skin, tendons, and ligaments of animals
- Albumen – usually made from eggs
- Casein, lactose, and whey – these all come from milk
- Carmine and shellac – made from ground-up insects (yuck)
Why Shop Vegan?
The meat, fishing, egg, and dairy industries are a nightmare for animals, who are treated like products rather than sentient individuals who have the ability to feel pain, fear, and joy, just as we do. Learn more about the reality of animal agriculture:
Being kind to animals is simple. To help you get started with making the transition to a compassionate lifestyle, our free vegan starter kit has tips and information on going vegan – for animals, the environment, and your health. Download a copy today!
Happy vegan shopping, everyone!
Published March 2020. Last updated October 2026.
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