Vegetarian Catering is a book for professional and amateur cooks who are catering to large groups. Whether in a school, hospital, commercial business or for a private party, Vegetarian Catering provides delicious recipes and valuable advice on all aspects of vegetarianism. Nowadays there is increasing awareness of the benefits of vegetarianism as a healthy way of eating. A vegetarian diet includes a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains, milk, cheese and eggs. For the professional canteen, catering to staff or students in a commercial company, organization, hospital, school or college, it is increasingly vital to provide satisfying vegetarian and vegan menu options, which are often more economical, and as popular as the meat or fish dishes. 'Vegetarian Catering' is for the time (and possibly budget) crunched cook who is not in the business of producing elaborate 'a la carte' or haute cuisine, but who wants something meat-free, delicious and healthy when catering for larger groups. The recipe's herein require no 'esoteric' or difficult to find ingredients but are tried and tested to satisfy the palette (and the wallet) of even the most pernickety diner. These are feel-good meals that can be relied on every time. Main courses, snacks, salads and party finger foods are all included. So if you want to make a 'no-brainer' choice when catering vegetarian for a group - go ahead, dive in at any page and there will be something that works for you. Bon apetite!