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The Christchurch Vegan Society/Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi is a registered charity that exists to support everyone within the Ōtautahi/Christchurch and wider community following, or interested in, a vegan lifestyle.
Running since 2002, our current activities include a monthly vegan night market, social events, advocacy, groups, talks, resources such as free nutrition leaflets, recipes, online store and liaison with businesses to promote veganism. Whether vegan or non-vegan, everyone is welcome to come along to our events and/or join us and be part of our vibrant friendly vegan community.
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We’re on the hunt for a co-chef for Vegan Camp 2025. Can you help?
Vegan Camp 2025 will take place at Hanmer Spring Forest Camp, over Easter weekend, so from Friday 18 to Monday 21 April 2025.
We typically have around 25 - 45 attendees (depending) who arrive for a fully-catered weekend of vegan food and fun.
We already have one chef secured, who would take the lead on half of the meals. The position would involve covering the other half of the meals.
It's a real community vibe with the attendees volunteering for food prep and clean-up, so you'd have at least 2 other 'kitchen hands' per breakfast, or per lunch, or per dinner. You'd lead 6 meals over 2 days, and have the rest of the camp 'off' to enjoy yourself.
By leading the meal, we mean planning the menu, organizing / purchasing all of the ingredients, and directing kitchen hands on the day.
Clean-up is tackled by volunteers also.
We could supply menus / recipes from others years for inspiration if helpful.
The meals would have to be fully vegan of course.
We cover the cost of the food, your accommodation (a basic cabin) for the weekend, your traveling expenses (from Christchurch), and pay $250 also.
Any leads welcome.
Vegan Camp 2025 will take place at Hanmer Spring Forest Camp, over Easter weekend, so from Friday 18 to Monday 21 April 2025.
We typically have around 25 - 45 attendees (depending) who arrive for a fully-catered weekend of vegan food and fun.
We already have one chef secured, who would take the lead on half of the meals. The position would involve covering the other half of the meals.
It's a real community vibe with the attendees volunteering for food prep and clean-up, so you'd have at least 2 other 'kitchen hands' per breakfast, or per lunch, or per dinner. You'd lead 6 meals over 2 days, and have the rest of the camp 'off' to enjoy yourself.
By leading the meal, we mean planning the menu, organizing / purchasing all of the ingredients, and directing kitchen hands on the day.
Clean-up is tackled by volunteers also.
We could supply menus / recipes from others years for inspiration if helpful.
The meals would have to be fully vegan of course.
We cover the cost of the food, your accommodation (a basic cabin) for the weekend, your traveling expenses (from Christchurch), and pay $250 also.
Any leads welcome.
Please take note! Our next Vegan Night Mākete is on Saturday, 26th October, and we’re switching to summer hours! Join us from 5 PM to 8 PM for more delicious plant-based eats, live entertainment, and good vibes. 🌱
A big thank you to everyone who came along this past Saturday – it was a lovely event, and we’re so grateful for your participation! 💚 Make sure to pop the next one in your diary and take note of the timing change to enjoy another great vegan feed! 🍽️🌿
A big thank you to everyone who came along this past Saturday – it was a lovely event, and we’re so grateful for your participation! 💚 Make sure to pop the next one in your diary and take note of the timing change to enjoy another great vegan feed! 🍽️🌿
The sun is shining, the vibe is awesome, and the food is rolling out quick!
We’re here till 7pm at the Phillipstown Community Hub, so come grab a bite and soak in the good vibes. Plus, don’t forget our special fundraising deals on Herbivore butter and Angel Foods cheese to support the CVS!
We’re here till 7pm at the Phillipstown Community Hub, so come grab a bite and soak in the good vibes. Plus, don’t forget our special fundraising deals on Herbivore butter and Angel Foods cheese to support the CVS!
Vegan Night Mākete – Saturday!
Join us tomorrow from 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the Phillipstown Community Hub for a fantastic evening of vegan food, community vibes, and vegan deals!
We’ve got a great lineup of food and treats waiting for you, plus special fundraising deals on Herbivore butter and Angel Foods cheese to support the CVS. Stock up and support a great cause!
Don’t miss the 4pm talk by international filmmaker Jack Wootton in Room 10, where he’ll be speaking about ‘Making Films with a Purpose,’ followed by a screening of his eye-opening documentary on the civet cat coffee industry.
Join us tomorrow from 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the Phillipstown Community Hub for a fantastic evening of vegan food, community vibes, and vegan deals!
We’ve got a great lineup of food and treats waiting for you, plus special fundraising deals on Herbivore butter and Angel Foods cheese to support the CVS. Stock up and support a great cause!
Don’t miss the 4pm talk by international filmmaker Jack Wootton in Room 10, where he’ll be speaking about ‘Making Films with a Purpose,’ followed by a screening of his eye-opening documentary on the civet cat coffee industry.
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Order your VEG1 multivitamins
The vitamin supplement created for vegans, by vegans! VEG 1 is the nutritional vitamin and mineral supplement developed by The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom. VEG 1 provides a reliable source of vitamins B12, B2, B6, folic acid, vitamin D3, iodine and selenium. The Christchurch Vegan Society has teamed …»»
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Vegan Night Mākete: Every last Saturday of the month
The monthly Vegan Night Mākete returns at the Phillipstown Community Hub (39 Nursery Rd) every last Saturday of the month from 3.30pm to 7pm. Come on down to indulge in a delicious variety of plant-based dishes and loads of other items to choose from. »»
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A Vegan Lounge
Tune in to Plains FM (96.9) to catch this month’s episode of A Vegan Lounge with Sarah Jackson and guest Sheree Gibson sharing insights into remaining hopeful as a vegan and prioritising wellbeing. Plains FM: https://bit.ly/46GlU28 Christchurch Vegan Society: https://bit.ly/4eiN95J Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3WGqvwH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cWSZbU...»»
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