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More and more people are reducing the amount of meat they eat in a bid to do their bit to save the planet.

The number of people leading a vegan lifestyle is increasing year on year and if you're a social media fan you would have noticed #MeatFreeMonday has become a 'thing'.

Restaurants across Surrey are adding more plant-based dishes to their menus and with National Vegetarian Week (May 13-19) approaching we couldn't think of a better time to share with you some delicious options out there.

Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or just trying to eat less meat, we've tried nearly all of these dishes below and they really impressed us.

From stacked burgers and spicy curries to cheesy pizza and decadent cupcakes, take your pick from the delicious list below.

1. Cauli wings at Bill's

This starter dish is a fantastic healthy take on chicken wings.

The coating is super flavoursome and crunchy and the kimchi, pickled red onions and red pepper dressing add a fiery kick.

Price: £5.95 (in Camberley)

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Camberley.

Book a table: Visit bills-website.co.uk

You can read our review of it here.

(Image: Laura Nightingale)

2. Dough Balls at Pizza Express

A vegan-friendly version of the famous classic, the warm and soft baked bites are a comforting must-try and the dip certainly packs a punch.

Replacing the pot of butter is pestorissa, a harissa spiced tomato dip.

Price: £4.30 (in Camberley)

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Camberley.

Book a table: Visit pizzaexpress.com

You can read our review of them here.

3. Vegan Nuggets at What's The Pitta

Resembling the famous Chicken McNuggets available from McDonald's, the meat-free version comes in packs of eight or 20 and were launched in May 2019.

What The Pitta, which specialises in vegan kebabs made with marinated soy pieces, has four restaurants all in easy reach of Surrey - Boxpark Croydon, Boxpark Shoreditch, Camden and Brighton.

Price: £3.99 (8) or £6.99 (20)

Address: Restaurants located at Boxpark Croydon, Boxpark Shoreditch, Camden and Brighton.

Book a table: No need to book, visit whatthepitta.com for more information.

(Image: What The Pitta)

4. Chocolate chip croissant at Coughlans Bakery

The warm chocolate croissant at this bakery joins dozens of other freshly baked vegan options on sale.

Other plant-based items available include jam donuts, caramel shortbread, carrot cake, sausage rolls, apple danish and yum yums.

In fact, you wouldn't know it unless you looked very close to the labels on the counter, but nearly everything on sale is vegan friendly.

Price: £2

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Godstone.

Book a table: No need to book, visit coughlansbakery.co.uk for more information.

You can read the review of the vegan sausage rolls at Coughlans Bakery here.

(Image: Grahame Larter)

5. Kernel Burger at Turtle Bay

This is the Caribbean restaurant's first vegan burger.

Sweetcorn patties are given a tropical twist with vibrant flavours and spices, roasted red peppers and sweet onion chutney.

Price: £6

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Staines.

Book a table: Visit turtlebay.co.uk

You can read our review of the vegan options here.

(Image: Turtle Bay)

6. Chickpea and sweet potato curry at Hungry Horse

Served with pilau rice, a poppadom and mango chutney, this curry is not only vegan, it's great value too.

Price: £6.99

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Bagshot.

Book a table: Visit hungryhorse.co.uk

7. Phở Chay at Pho

The Vietnamese street food restaurant serves healthy and fresh dishes with dozens of vegan options.

Phở, (pronounced fuh) is a large, deep bowl full to the brim with a distinctive, delicate clear broth flourished with healthy ingredients and a heap of soft rice noodles.

Customers can choose their topping from a list of proteins including tofu and button mushrooms.

Price: £8.95

Address: Tunsgate, Guildford, GU1 3QY

Book a table: Visit phocafe.co.uk

You can read our restaurant review of Pho here.

(Image: Laura Nightingale)

8. Red velvet cupcake at The Hummingbird Bakery

You can enjoy authentic American baking now with all vegan ingredients at this bakery.

Baked fresh on site, you'll love the taste of the indulgent cupcakes and vegan cakes, perfect for parties or simply a little indulgence.

Red velvet is a deep red vanilla cake with a light taste of chocolate, topped with a vegan cream cheese frosting.

Price: £2.85

Address: The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1BP

Book a table: No need to book, just turn up. For more information visit hummingbirdbakery.com

(Image: The Hummingbird Bakery)

9. Curry at The Chilli Pickle

This Indian restaurant fused with neighbouring culinary influences has a range of vegan options including its curries packed with exotic fragrances.

Price: Curries from £8.50

Address: High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BJ

Book a table: Visit thechillipickle.com

You can read our restaurant review here.

10. Mediterranean Plate at Cosy Club

Vegan dishes are available from breakfast until dinner, with tapas in between.

One of the tapas dishes in the Mediterranean Plate which comes with hummus, pomegranate, carrot tapenade, pickled red cabbage and heirloom tomatoes, served with warm pitta bread.

Price: Tapas is priced at 3 for £13.95 or £4.95 each.

Address: Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford GU1 3QY

Book a table: Visit cosyclub.co.uk

You can read our restaurant review here.

11. Risotto at Bella Italia

The Italian restaurant serves a seasonal vegetable risotto.

The current risotto is called Risotto Verdura and features asparagus, green beans, courgettes, peas and baby spinach.

Price: £11.99

Address: The Atrium, Park Street, Camberley, GU15 9PT

Book a table: Visit bellaitalia.co.uk

Read our review of it here.

12. Spiced chickpea, aubergine and spinach burger at Vintage Inns

Served on a rustic roll, dressed with a spiced red pepper sauce, served with a pesto and tomato dip and a roasted vegetable and grain salad.

Price: £10.50

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including The Thames Court in Shepperton.

Book a table: vintageinn.co.uk

Read our review of it here.

13. Pie and mash at Young Vegans

This spot may be located outside Surrey, but we definitely think it's worth a visit if you're visiting the capital.

The 100% vegan restaurant serves the most incredible pies with flavours including 'steak' and ale, 'chicken' katsu, 'chicken' parmigiana, all day breakfast, mac n' cheese and even a cheeseburger flavour pie.

Price: £3.50 per pie

Address: Camden Market, Camden Lock Place, Camden Town, London, NW1 8AF

Book a table: No need to book, just turn up. Visit youngvegans.co.uk

14. Sausage roll at Greggs

Greggs' vegan sausages rolls have been making the headlines since they were first introduced at the start of this year.

Already a huge hit with those who avoid animal products, they have been flying off the shelves across the country.

Now that the buzz has calmed down, it is much easier to get your hands on one now.

They are made with Quorn.

Price: £1.15

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Redhill.

Book a table: No need to book, just turn up.

(Image: Laura Nightingale)

14. Vegan Sub at Subway

The sandwich shop launched a vegan friendly sub, salad and garlic aioli in April 2019.

The vegan sub and salad both feature a patty made with red pepper, spicy chilli, garlic and red onion.

Price: Start from £3.80 for the Vegan Sub

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Wokiing.

Book a table: No need to book, just turn up.

(Image: Subway)

15. Beetnik burger at Byron

This fantastic coloured burger comes with a beetroot falafel patty, baby kale, smashed avocado, tomato, pickled red onions, red pepper ketchup and rainbow slaw.

It comes with fries and a house salad.

Price: £10.50

Address: Jerome Place, Charter Quay, Kingston, KT1 1HX

Book a table: Visit byronhamburgers.com

16. Thai Green Currey at Giggling Squid

This family-run Thai restaurant chain features a number of vegan friendly dishes on its menu including tropical jungle curry and vegetable pad Thai.

A must-try is the Thai green vegetable curry, which is rich and creamy yet pungent and fresh.

It is served with plain rice.

Price: £7.50

Address: Restaurants located across Surrey including Farnham.

Book a table: Visit gigglingsquid.com

You can read our restaurant review here.