Lots of people are now choosing a vegetarian diet, both for health and sustainability reasons. Luckily, it is very simple to cook for them as there are so many different textures and flavours that you can use.

There is a great variety of meat-replacement products that you can use to replicate meat in your cooking. Many of these are made from different kinds of proteins and can give a very satisfying flavour and texture. Just check with your vegetarian friends or clients first, as some may not like the taste of meat.

Vegetarian cooking relies on herbs, spices and other ingredients to create flavours so it can be a good way to experiment and learn about what works well together. You will be able to use foods like cheese, cream and stock if you want to achieve depth of flavour and a satisfyingly rich dish. There are so many options and combinations to try.