Meat, chicken and seafood alternatives
There are so many delicious vegan alternatives available.
Don’t think there’s such a thing as vegan shepherd’s pie, pasta bolognese, nachos or even shrimp cocktail?
Well think again! Check out our list of options available, below! There are a range of different meat alternatives available to recreate basically any dish in the world, most especially – your favourite one!
Check out our list of vegan meat alternatives including a link to their website for further details.
The majority are found in New Zealand’s main supermarket stores which makes it easy to cut the cravings and get your fix.
Note, many supermarkets go for just one or two of the available brands, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for try another supermarket chain.
Vegie Delights
Vegie Delights is a completely vegan range. You can find their sausages, mince and bacon in the fridge section, burgers and patties in the freezer section, and cans either in the organic section or canned aisle of your local supermarket.
Bean Supreme
Bean Supreme are NZ owned. They too sell sausages, mince, luncheon and tofu which are located in the fridge section of supermarkets. Not all of their products are vegan though, so be sure to check the label before purchasing.
Tonzu
Tonzu are a New Zealand company. They have sausages, mince, luncheon, tempeh, tofu and yogurts (see dairy alternatives), and are located in the fridge section in supermarkets. The sausages are a herb flavour, give them a try! All are vegan.
Wheaty Chorizo
Wheaty Spacebar Chorizo are found in the shelves in organic type shops and online at the Cruelty Free Shop (who also stock more wheaty products). Great sliced up on homemade pizza. Also try it in pasta or salads! The company has a wide range of products but not all are available in NZ.
Plan*t
Plan*t is NZ made and known for their protein-based vegan mince, burgers, sausages and chick*n nuggets & strips. Their sausages have won numerous awards including our very own NZVS Best Banger award in 2021. They can be found at most supermarkets.
Gardein
Gardein is a global brand that has made its way to New Zealand, selling the likes of fish fillets, meatballs, ‘beef’ patties and mince. All vegan of course! Our favourite is the fish.
Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat is found is almost any supermarket across the country. The brand sells burgers, sausages, mince and meatballs. All vegan of course!
Nature's Charm
Available online at The Cruelty Free Shop, Nature's Charm offer tinned calamari and tinned scallops. Made out of mushroom, and minimally processed these are a find!
Add the scallops to a Thai curry or once again enjoy crumbed calamari!
Frys
Frys’ range is mostly found in the freezer section of most supermarkets. Their sausages have a meaty flavour and are fantastic for any meal of the day! Their Chicken-style strips are delicious in salads, and they also have pies! The whole range is completely vegan.
The Cool Gardener
The Cool Gardener picks local over global, working with New Zealand gardeners who are as passionate about plants as they are. Most products are vegan, so don’t forget to check the labels.
Amino Mantra
Amino Mantra is a New Zealand based company making plant based patties. Black truffle and thyme, fijan tumeric and cumin, caramelised garlic and chive, cmokey bbq & sundried tomato and basil.
The Baker’s Son
The Baker’s Son is an NZ owned company that sells a range of different pies – but not all are vegan. Right now, their one and only vegan pie is the Vegan Mince and Cheddar which is to die for. And costs less than $5 from your local supermarket too!
Grater Goods
Grater Goods is a plant based butchery / deli located in Christchurch. Here they sell vegan pastrami, roast turkey, chorizo, sopressa, kielbasa, and bacon… plus more! Check our their range on their website.
The Meatless Farm
The Meatless Farm Co is a British based company that sells vegan meats made primarily from pea protein. These can be found at some supermarkets.
Naturli
Naturli is a global brand from Denmark that sells both dairy free products and meat-free products. In their range, you’ll find the likes of chicken nuggets, pizza, hot dogs, and burger patties. You can find most of these at the supermarket.
Birds Eye
Birds Eye Plant Based range is an easy switch to the meals you love with a high protein plant based alternative. Burgers, chicken-style strips, 'chicken' tenders, meatballs and mince.
