Having the Right Equipment for Veganuary

Veganuary is one of the UK’s biggest eating trends of the recent years, so it is no surprise that one of the easiest ways to find growth in your takeaway/delivery service this month is to add more Vegan options to your menu.

However, the best vegan dishes are not just about the ingredients you add, it’s about having the right catering equipment for creating a smooth and efficient production process.

Here at PKL, we offer a full range of temporary catering equipment that could allow you to shift your menu around and create the right kitchen setup to support additional specialist menu items.

This blog will take you through some of the products PKL offers on short term hire that can be used in a vegan menu. Furthermore, we hope it will inspire you with ideas on what recipes you can create with using this equipment, helping you make this Veganuary a success.

The Best Equipment for the Vegan Menu

The key reason for adding equipment when you add a vegan option to your menu is avoiding cross-contamination – you will need to keep both cooking and preparation equipment separate, especially for your vegan food – and this can either make it expensive or create problems with space in your kitchen.

So: what equipment could you add to help produce a special vegan menu this January?

The Blender and Industrial Food Processor are the staples to a successful vegan kitchen. They have multiple uses from making side dips, smoothies, soups, pastes and are perfect for falafel mixes.

Alternatively, a Stick Blender is a great choice for smaller business’ such as cafés and coffee houses that want to add just a few vegan options to their menu. It allows you to make the smoothest vegan pancake batter, sauces, soups, desserts and more.

A common setback business’ face when operating a vegan menu, is the lack of recognition of the extra time food preparation takes in comparison to their normal dishes. Our Vegetable Preparation Machine eliminates all the time-consuming activities by preparing salads, vegetables & chips quickly and precisely. Just as important, this product allows you to have higher quantities of fresh food preparation on site.

With this Veganuary being takeaway and delivery service only, some business’ will have to adapt their menus completely to continue service. Pizza is a great way to add a variety of both vegan and non-vegan to your menu, whilst maintaining a consumer’s interest.

Additionally, to avoid taste transfer and cross-contamination, we would advise adding a countertop fryer and/or a countertop griddle to make sure you have the capacity to provide top-quality vegan food for your customers.

Already Contributing to Veganuary?

Your business may have already identified and used this trend in the hopes of creating a market advantage. However, according to The Verdict, 62% of consumers who took part in Veganuary decided they will remain vegan for the foreseeable future.

This means adding vegan options permanently to your menu could be the best trick for long term success. If you’re looking to create a kitchen setup that can accommodate a more permanent change to your menu, our sister company U-Select allows you to rent out essential equipment for a longer period of time, giving you the opportunity to test a wider customer audience.

Still unsure if it is the right move for you? Rent or Buy second-hand equipment for a fraction of the price with U-Select Approved.

Conclusion

Adding a vegan offer requires careful consideration of the equipment needs such as change of demand. Consider a short-term rental to increase your kitchen’s capacity, reduce the chance of cross-contamination, and build your confidence to add vegan options permanently to your menu.

If you are thinking of adding a vegan offer and want to discuss how a short-term rental could help you make it a success, give our sales team a call on 01242 663000.