7 best vegetarian and vegan centrepieces for Easter lunch

Score: 83/100

COOK’s no-fuss veggie centrepiece is a real showstopper. Comprised of gorgeous golden pastry with neat, crimped edges and a generous filling of sweet red pepper and tangy goat’s cheese, it was a hit with our panel. Vegetarian or not, this is a tasty alternative to lamb and would also make a great addition to an Easter buffet.

Score: 78/100

Filled with herby mushrooms, spinach and caramelised onions, Morrisons’ individual vegan wellingtons are a top choice for fungi fans. Serve with all the traditional trimmings for a top-notch feast for two.

Score: 77/100

Alternatively, Co-op's convenient mushroom wellingtons were praised for their cheesy spinach and portobello mushroom filing encased in crisp, flakey vegan pastry. Serve with plenty of ready-made roast potatoes on the side.

Score: 76/100

Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you automatically love mushrooms. Instead, roast carrots take centre-stage in this impressive vegan pie from Sainsbury’s. It has a distinctly Middle Eastern vibe, thanks to the cumin, paprika and garlic seasoning, resulting in a hearty, filling meal that doesn’t feel like you’re missing out on meat.

Score: 73/100

With all the classic aromas you would expect from a roast chicken, including roast garlic, onion, sage and nutmeg, this full-flavoured alternative also has a rich vegetable stock that our testers really enjoyed.

Overall, our panel was impressed with how authentic this tasted – just add your favourite spring greens for a satisfying roast dinner.

Score: 73/100

This organic vegan wreath comes packed with an interesting selection of vegetables, fruits and pulses, including cranberries and chestnuts, resulting in a good mix of sweet, savoury and earthy flavours as well as contrasting textures.

Our testers particularly loved the nutty, buttery pastry. Abel & Cole suggests serving it with sweet potato mash and seasonal greens and who are we to argue.

Score: 73/100

At just £1.38 a portion, Tesco’s seasonal take on a nut roast is packed with lentils, chestnuts and sunflower seeds to keep each bite interesting. It also comes with a tasty port-spiked gravy, which adds a welcome boost of flavour and moisture.