#6 Promoting Veganism and Sustainability in School Kitchens with Gary AUDIO

Today Rachel sits down with Gary, the visionary behind Plant Based School Kitchens. She unveils his journey in crafting allergen-free delicacies and his dedication to meeting diverse dietary needs as well as discussing the challenges of vegan and gluten-free living, especially dining out, highlighting the call for more inclusive eateries.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Plant Based School Kitchens provide allergen-free, plant-based meals for schools, catering to various dietary restrictions.
• The founders, Gary and Anna, are passionate about creating delicious and nutritious plant-based dishes that children and adults will enjoy.
• The company has received support and recognition from organisations like the Vegan Society and ProVeg International.
• They prioritise sustainability by reducing food waste and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.
• The ultimate goal is to change the school food standards to allow for more plant-based options in mainstream schools.

 

BEST MOMENTS

• "We opened up the Vegan Street Food Company. Our idea with the name we took a brand on was to do festivals and do events all across the country."
• "We wanted to make the foods that were familiar to the children. So things that they would have at home, but with a plant-based twist."
• "We try not to use garlic, tomato, and onions because there are many folks that can't have them and they still want children that are allergic to them."
• "We go and collect all the fruit and veg that we can try, so we will try and make use of it at the school, to stop it from going to landfill."
• "Changing what you eat to change the world."

GUEST BIO

Gary is a former chef turned pioneering vegan culinary artist. After a tenure with Age UK, he embarked on a transformative odyssey when his partner's intolerances sparked a mission. This journey led to the establishment of Worthing's Vegan Street Food shop.

Approached by Our Lady Of Sion, he revitalised a dormant school kitchen, introducing nutritious, familiar flavours to the junior school. With resounding success, he extended the plant-based revolution school-wide, surprising sceptics as students embraced the cuisine's deliciousness over its meatless nature.

His influence transcends the school realm, engaging in dialogues with Greenpeace, WWF, and even the Houses of Parliament. As England and Europe's sole vegan school caterers, they are global pioneers. Collaborating with nutritionists and pursuing allergen-free excellence, they continue to reshape perceptions and tantalise taste buds with their innovative, compassionate approach.

https://plantbasedschoolkitchens.co.uk/

 

HOST BIO

 

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

https://theketovegan.podbean.com

https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan

Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk

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