10 Vegan Cheeses Worth Trying
Choosing a vegan cheese alternative often depends on more than flavour alone. Shoppers may want something that melts well for cooking, slices cleanly for sandwiches, spreads easily, or delivers a familiar cheddar-style taste. Format and texture matter just as much as the overall profile.
This guide looks at ten vegan cheeses available through McGrocer, grouped by the kinds of everyday uses people usually have in mind.
Which vegan cheeses might work well for everyday meals?
Everyday vegan cheese usually means a reliable cheddar-style option that feels familiar at the table. These products suit simple meals, jacket potatoes, toasties or general cooking when you want a straightforward alternative. Texture and melting behaviour can vary between brands, so checking the current pack remains useful.
Cathedral City Plant Based Mature Cheddar Cheese Flavour Vegan Cheese Block 280g: A mature cheddar-style block designed for everyday use and melting.
Violife Epic Mature Cheddar Flavour Block: Another mature cheddar-style option with a firm texture suitable for slicing or cooking.
M&S Plant Kitchen Non-Dairy Grated Mature Cheddar Vegan Cheese 200g: A grated mature cheddar-style alternative convenient for sprinkling over dishes.
This mature cheddar-style vegan block is designed for familiar everyday meals and melting. — View this product on McGrocer
For broader vegan shopping guidance, see The Ultimate Guide to building a British Vegan shopping list and 10 Everyday Vegan British Products Worth Adding to Your Basket. Other everyday vegan ideas appear in 10 Everyday Vegan British Products Worth Adding to Your Basket.
What if you want a smoky or more distinctive flavour?
Not every shopper wants a plain cheddar profile. A smoked or more characterful alternative can add interest to sandwiches, platters or cooked dishes. These options give variety without moving too far from everyday use. They work particularly well when you want something different from standard mature cheddar styles.
Applewood Plant Based Block 200g: A smoky plant-based block that offers a distinct flavour profile compared with plain cheddar-style alternatives.
This Applewood block provides a smoky vegan alternative to standard cheddar-style options. — View this product on McGrocer
Which vegan cheeses could suit sandwiches and toasties?
Sliced formats are often the most practical choice for sandwiches and toasties. They are ready to use and usually melt more evenly under heat. Look for clean slicing and a flavour that sits comfortably with everyday fillings. Always check the current packaging for suitability if you have specific dietary requirements.
Violife Original Vegan Cheese Alternative Slices 175g: Pre-sliced vegan cheese designed for sandwiches, toasties and similar everyday meals.
These ready-to-use Violife slices are a practical option for sandwiches and toasties. — View this product on McGrocer
Which vegan cheese styles work best across everyday cooking?
Grated and mozzarella-style options are particularly useful when melting is important. These formats work well on pizza, pasta bakes or other dishes where even coverage and melt matter. Performance can differ between products, meaning results may vary depending on the recipe and cooking method.
Violife Mozzarella Grated Vegan Cheese Alternative 200g: A grated mozzarella-style alternative suited to pizza and cooking uses.
This grated mozzarella-style vegan cheese is suited to pizza and other everyday cooking. — View this product on McGrocer
When does a soft vegan cheese make more sense?
Soft and spreadable formats suit bagels, crackers, sandwiches or recipes that need a creamier texture. They behave differently from hard blocks or grated cheese and are often chosen for convenience or milder flavour. Follow the storage guidance on the pack once opened.
Violife Soft Original Non-Dairy Cheese Alternative Spreadable 200g: A soft, spreadable vegan cheese alternative for everyday use.
ASDA Free From Soft Cheese Alternative 170g: An accessible soft cheese alternative suitable for spreading.
This soft Violife alternative offers a creamy, spreadable format for bagels, crackers and sandwiches. — View this product on McGrocer
When is a Greek or feta-style vegan cheese the better choice?
Greek and feta-style alternatives offer a tangier, more distinctive character. They work well in salads, grain bowls or Mediterranean-inspired dishes where a sharper note is welcome. These products sit apart from standard cheddar or mozzarella styles and expand the range of options available.
I Am Nut OK Fetamorphosis Vegan Feta Cheese 140g: A cashew-based vegan feta-style cheese with a tangy character.
VioLife Greek White Block Vegan Alternative to Cheese, 230g: A Greek-style vegan cheese alternative with a firm, crumbly texture and a mild, savoury flavour. It works well crumbled over salads, added to wraps or served alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
This cashew-based feta-style vegan cheese adds a tangier option for salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. — View this product on McGrocer
How do you choose the right vegan cheese for your needs?
Match the format to the meal. Use blocks or grated cheddar-style options for everyday cooking, slices for sandwiches and toasties, mozzarella-style for melting, soft spreads for bagels or crackers, and feta-style for salads. When dietary needs matter, always check the current packaging and allergen information.
For help reading labels, see How to Read Labels When You’re Shopping Vegan, and explore sweet options in 12 Vegan Chocolates Worth Trying.
Finding the Right Vegan Cheese for Your Needs
Vegan cheese now covers a useful range of styles and formats, from mature cheddar-style blocks and smoked options to slices, grated mozzarella, soft spreads and feta-style alternatives. The ten products above illustrate that variety and give practical starting points based on how you plan to use them. Check current packaging where specific dietary requirements apply.
Explore these vegan cheese options through McGrocer and choose the ones that best suit your meals and preferences.
