Is it really that hard.....? 🤔

Seriously if you can't see the irony in your comments then what else is there to say.

#vegetablesarealivetoo

Yes, you can't tell my husband, in his own home, he can't have a splash of milk in his coffee, or my kids can't have butter on their toast if they want it (I don't buy that margarine stuff).

it is, it really is a nightmare catering to vegan's: no honey no butter add in a few allergies and voila a ruined get together.

I've had vegans come into my home and insist no animal products even be seen, let alone consumed, while they are there. Former friends, that is.

Some of the things you're suggesting here take more prep than the stuff that is served to non-vegans at an event, typically. It would also cost a lot more to get things like bean salads and jacket stuffed potatoes if you buy them ready made or from a catering company (if time is the issue). Things like finger foods often come from the freezer at the supermarket (if basic and not catered) and the vegan freezer options to cost quite a bit more. So maybe have just one small platter for the vegans? Sure, but what happens when all the non-vegans have grabbed them? I'm not vegan but would tend towards the more vegetable type options.

That's not what I'm saying. You are moaning no one caters for you but you won't cater for them?

Some children may eat be restricted to non vegan items because of SEN etc. I always find it annoying when it's a one way street unless of course its an allergy.

I do prep for vegans in my life and they do the same because they realise that not everyone has the same beliefs (same as i would use halal / kosher though i dont agree with some slaughering methods) and they go for a much higher welfare meat product so they feel the animal has had a more fulfilling life.

It's just sheer laziness, I find. People, like a PP said, cannot be arsed.

Actually, it is really really easy to prepare vegan food, like you say, it's just vegetables, but people are so programmed to add chicken stock cubes, or butter, milk or mayo to everything, to reconsider their ingredients becomes a drama. Therefore, vegans are PITA.

Hummus, bean salad, most breads, vege sticks, pasta, rice, chips, even jacket potatoes topped with baked beans are all simple enough. So many sandwich options... We eat a lot of vegetarian meals (the one thing I really miss in a vegan diet are eggs), and DH's family have a lot of severe dairy allergies, that we often skip that in cooking and people can just add cheese, butter etc to their meals, if they so wish.

Of course there are some ridiculous cookbooks/recipes out there which require all kinds of crazy expensive ingredients, (I usually pass them on) but 99% of the time, it's just simple, clean food.

Exactly. I'm capable of cooking vegan cupcakes and other dishes but do I want to? It also costs a lot more in terms of money and time.

OP, I get that it must be frustrating, but have you ever tried to cater for a large group? By the time you factor in intolerances and other dietary restrictions, it can become quite costly and wasteful (eg a whole packet of gluten free rolls for one person to have one or two, the rest just go in the bin etc.)

It also can be just too much head space for the person organising, on top of everything else (especially if the veggie/vegan option has to be cooked separately, presented separately etc.)

Unfortunately having dietary restrictions is actually restrictive. And most people are going to prioritise health based needs like allergies over what is a personal preference in most cases (ie veganism.)

No exactly the buffet won’t be vegan friendly at all - butter in sandwiches and cakes but it’s type of easy diy catering found at lots of events and will be suitable for most people just not vegan or some allergies.

If it’s a simple swap and price wise same then I’d point it out eg can you get oreos (I think they are vegan) as I can have those not fox’s creams but issue is probably choir’s budget is value custard creams.

If there's seasoning on the crisps, it might not be vegan. Cupcakes are unlikely to be vegan. The sandwiches are fine but some vegans won't touch them if there's any risk the utensils used to prepare them are cross contaminated (like cutting the ham sandwiches before the vegans ones, with the same knife). Or if they might have been carried in the same box or be served on the same platter.

You've got to admit though, those little party pies are generally a cheaper option for something like a community group, and they are popular. I'd prefer the vegan option myself because I don't eat that pastry stuff, but it is more expensive, unless you have someone willing to cook from scratch. Maybe you could offer to do this for the group?

I remember a vegetarian friend who used to get presented with a quiche Lorraine (contains meat) every single visit to her mother in law. We had long debates over whether this was passive aggressive or just unthinking ‘it’s quiche so must be vegetarian’, and were fairly sure the latter.

Vegetables need prep though. Plus storage issues eg might need fridge, can’t prep ahead or they go unappetising.
Often no or limited food prep areas. Busy volunteers.
So eg organiser orders platters of sandwiches one meat and one veggie, a bag of crisps and a platter of cupcakes. All they have to do is pick up from supermarket/M & S. Buffet will suit majority of people.

Exactly what I said - I find it too restrictive from my POV and I don’t want to make an effort.
I imagine this view is shared by lots of people, so it may provide you with the insight you seek - majority of people don’t want to know and cater to vegans.

When they go for sleepovers I get worried parents asking me what should they do, can I provide food and drinks for them...

Do you provide for meat eaters when they sleepover,?

TBH it's the 21st century and I see vegan options everywhere . Just be glad it's not an allergy.