What we’re about
We require members to use a real first name and face photo on their profile. Food at our events is vegan but anyone interested in lowering their carbon footprint by eating more plant based meals, even if never planning to go fully vegan, is welcome.
Meatless Meetup is run by a group of volunteer hosts who believe it to be of critical environmental importance that we drastically reduce our meat and dairy consumption. We recommend Earthsave Canada (https://www.earthsave.ca/) for information about the plant based diet.
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with us, from collecting cash at restaurants to helping out at potlucks. If you want to meet more people at events, get in touch.
N.B. As last minute cancellations and no shows keep wait-listers out, harm our relationship with restaurants, and can even result in our volunteer hosts having to pay for others' meals, we require you to pay for your meal via e-transfer for set menu events if you no show or cancel without adequate notice. Repeated no shows will result in removal from the group.
Meatless Meetup aims to be a transparent, safe space for all. If you experience any form of harassment, please contact a host immediately. Those causing other members to feel unwelcome or unsafe, including in the form of abusive direct messaging outside of events, may be removed from the group.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VICTORIA DAY VEGAN Dessert Buffet with Prizes for Best DessertsOAC Hall, Vancouver, BC
Join us for our VICTORIA DAY STAT HOLIDAY almost all-you-can-eat vegan potluck DESSERT buffet!
Entrance is by donation to all those coming with a dessert with 8 servings (=8 big scoops) in hand. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds.) Funds raised go to the venue rental and other costs.
There will be fabulous prizes for best dessert and best 4 runner up desserts. The best dessert prize is a $50 gift certificate from To Live For Bakery! The Second Best dessert prize is a $25 gift certificate from Vogue Cakes. The third, fourth and fifth runner up prizes are copies of the delightful and decadent recipe books "Vegan Pie in the Sky" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz or a set of ceramic buffet dish tags.
If you are not a baker, bringing a fruit salad is A-OK. Just add something special to it like pomegranates or blackberries. Desserts do not have to be homemade. Store bought desserts are fine too–just won't be eligible to win a prize.
In addition to the desserts attendees bring, we're purchasing some desserts from To Live For Bakery, including carrot cake, regular banana bread, coconut lemon loaf, and hazelnut mousse cake!
Schedule:
Doors open at 4:30.
Food judging 5:00-5:30.
Buffet tables open to everyone, in order of table number, at 5:30 pm.This is a family-friendly event on the VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND, so please bring your loved ones young and old, veg or non.
Many attendees may not be vegan, but please be sure to bring a vegan dish. Vegan means NO dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, whey/casein, or other animal byproducts.
Please bring an ingredients list for your dish, as well as a plate, cup, napkin, and cutlery for yourself, and a serving utensil for your dish. (a bag for your dirty dishes would be useful, too)
Many volunteers will be needed so let us know if you want to help out. It's a great way to meet more people!
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Special thanks to our sponsor To Live For bakery for providing the first prize as well as delicious desserts for the potluck!Also, special thanks to our sponsor, vegan realtor,
Laura-Leah Shaw, at ReMax/Crest Realty.
Contact her at 604-551-9297 laura-leah.com
*** - VEGAN Dessert Buffet for Paying GuestsOAC Hall, Vancouver, BC
Join us for our almost all-you-can-eat vegan potluck DESSERT buffet!
This is the listing for a maximum of 20 members who plan to come empty handed and pay $20 to get in. Some store bought desserts will be purchased to ensure enough for all.
In addition to the desserts attendees bring, we're purchasing some desserts from To Live For Bakery, including carrot cake, regular banana bread, coconut lemon loaf, and hazelnut mousse cake!
To help us keep this close to zero waste, please bring a plate, cup, napkin, and cutlery for yourself. (A bag for your dirty dishes would be useful, too) If you forget, you can buy paper plate etc. from us for an additional $5.
Schedule:
Doors open to paying guests at 4:45.
Food judging 5:00-5:30.
Buffet tables open to everyone, in order of table number, at 5:30 pm.This is a family-friendly event on the VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND, so please bring your loved ones young and old, veg or non.
Many attendees may not be vegan, but desserts will all be vegan. Vegan means NO dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, whey/casein, or other animal byproducts.
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Special thanks to our event sponsor To Live For vegan bakery for supplying the extra desserts (at a discount) and donating first prize!And special thanks to our sponsor, vegan realtor,
Laura-Leah Shaw, at ReMax/Crest Realty.
Contact her at 604-551-9297 laura-leah.com
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