When it comes to a traditional turkey dinner, meat-free guests are too often landed with a lacklustre side (Christmas salad ... for a veritable veggie or vegan feast. And no-one knows this ...

With news that Kate and Will are passing up meat for a vegan Christmas dinner this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most delicious plant-based dishes to serve on the 25 December.

For example, most of the vegetables in your Christmas Day dinner are likely to be vegan as long as you cook them in oil, or dairy-free butter (which is easy to find at most supermarkets in the UK).

Catering for just two this Christmas? Make it extra special with our smaller festive mains such as roast duck, poached halibut and turkey pot pies, plus impressive vegetarian and vegan options ...

If you're cooking Christmas dinner for a vegetarian, vegan, someone with a gluten or dairy intolerance or even someone on a diet, you're not alone. About 30% of us have a special dietary requirement.