Caffè Nero to roll out new vegan range this week


Caffè Nero has introduced a new Veganero menu offering a range of vegan products, which includes savoury and sweet options.

On sale from this Wednesday, 8 January, customers can enjoy vegan croissants, sausage rolls and soups.

The new Veganero menu offers:
Savoury selection
- Vegan 'Sausage' Roll - roasted butternut squash, courgette and sweet potato in vegan puff pastry.
- Vegan 'Meatball' Panini - meat-free meatballs with a rich tomato ragu, vegan cheese, mayo and spinach.
- Vegan Sweetcorn Fritter with Chutney Coleslaw Flatbread - sweetcorn fritters with coleslaw, San Marzano tomato chutney and rocket in a flatbread.
- Vegan Mushroom, Tomato and Potato Rosti Ciabatta - portobello and chestnut mushrooms with a crispy potato Rosti, tomato and spinach
- Vegan Deli Sandwich - Sweet potato, spicy began mayonnaise and Smokey tomatoes on Italian pane Pugiliese bread.

Sweet options
- Vegan Raspberry Croissant - freshly baked in store, the new vegan croissant is made in exactly the same way as the fine butter croissant, with same proofing and resting times, only with a combination of natural oils instead.
- Vegan Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cheesecake - the cheese has been replaced with a blend of non-dairy soft cheese and coconut milk.
- Vegan Porridge - made fresh to order with vegan-friendly milk.

Soups
- Vegan Tomato and Basil Soup
- Vegan Supergreen Soup

Salads
- Vegan Roasted Beetroot, Carrot and Mixed Grain Salad
- Vegan Tricolore Cherry Tomato, Cucumber and Radish Bowl Salad

Will Stratton-Morris, CEO at Caffe Nero UK, said, 'We're committed to offering our customers more choice and the deliciously good food they deserve, whether that is an indulgent treat that hits the sweet spot or a hearty lunch.

'This menu is not only perfect for those following a vegan diet or purposely trying to reduce their meat intake, in fact, the products are such high quality that you wouldn't know they were vegan.'