Imaginative vegan menus feature in care home competition

Vegan seitan and banana bacon? Our Roving Chefs are out to wow the judges

Two talented VfL chefs are turning heads in the National Association of Care Catering's Care Chef of the Year 2025 competition – and they’re doing it on just £4.50 a plate. From stuffed seitan with banana bacon to pesto-coated aubergine, their imaginative vegan creations are set to challenge expectations and delight taste buds at the regional cook-offs.

Can Chef Justina and Chef Alex impress the judges with their bold, budget-friendly dishes?

Click here to find out what they’re cooking up and how they plan to stand out.

Read how our chefs intend to wow the judges at this year's regional heats here.