Still juicy. Still flame grilled. Still just as messy and mouth-watering as always. Still Burger King.
So… is it really what Mother Earth would have wanted? Well, our plant-based patties contribute up to 90% less CO2e emissions than our regular beef patties* and The Vegetarian Butcher, our supplier for our plant-based beef and chicken alternative patties, committed to sourcing Non-GMO soy from areas of low risk for deforestation**.
These details might not make your mouth water, but we’re convinced food tastes better when you eat with a clean conscience.
So whatever your reason is for going plant-based, Burger King has got you covered.
* Based upon the ‘Streamlined Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of the Plant-based Whopper® delivered to restaurant in UK conducted by Unilever, dates October 2020.
** Based upon ‘The Vegetarian Butcher Impact Report 2021 conducted by Unilever
The iconic Burger King classic – the Chicken Royale – is now available as a plant-based option. Our signature plant-based chicken alternative patty, topped with crispy lettuce, creamy mayonnaise*** on an extra-long sesame seed bun. Does it get any better? We don’t think so.
*** Mayonnaise contains eggs. Not suitable for vegans.
Hard to tell the difference, we know, but our Plant-Based Whopper® features a plant-based patty - flame-grilled just like the classic Whopper® - so you get that same irresistible flame-grilled flavor you know and love. And just like the classic Whopper®, it's also loaded with crisp fresh lettuce, freshly sliced tomatoes, onion, pickles, with ketchup and mayonnaise*** on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Note: While the ingredients are all Vegetarian compliant, note that the plant-based beef patty is flame grilled on the same broiler as our regular beef, so cross contamination may occur.
*** Mayonnaise contains eggs. Not suitable for vegans.
A plant-based chicken alternative spin on our crispy and delicious golden Nuggets. Perfectly good & tasty - just like the original!
Try the incomparable Veggie Bakon King now: A freshly grilled plant-based patty meets plant-based Bakon. Melt-in-the-mouth cheese****, ketchup and creamy sauce.
****Cheese contains MILK. Not suitable for vegans.
Royalicious. Our legendary Plant-Based Royale is now available with melty cheese**** and plant-based Bakon.
****Cheese contains MILK. Not suitable for vegans.
Ready for the next big thing? Together with The Vegetarian Butcher we’ve developed our plant-based beef patties using soy protein, wheat, vegetable oils and a mix of spices to create the amazing texture, bite and flavour our burgers are known for. And did we mention the patties also contribute up to 90% less CO2e emissions than our regular beef patties? Oh yeah, we did…
Developed in partnership with The Vegetarian Butcher, our plant-based chicken patty is made with a blend of soy protein, wheat, vegetable oils and a mix of spices, all coated in a flavorful batter to keep it crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Yum!
“The Vegetarian Butcher” was founded in 2010 by meat lover and 9th generation farmer, Jaap Korteweg. With a broad range of nostalgic favourites for all the meat lovers who don’t want to miss out on the taste of meat. “The Vegetarian Butcher” aims to become the biggest and most impactful butcher in the world. That’s why we chose to partner with them to bring our guests the tastiest, juiciest, most flavorful plant-based proteins.
Where do you get your plant-based patties from?
The patties come from our partner for plant-based products: The Vegetarian Butcher™. The patties are said to feel, taste and look similar to real meat.
Together with The Vegetarian Butcher™ we have developed our plant-based patties using soy protein, wheat, vegetable oils and a mix of spices to create the amazing texture, bite and flavor our burgers are known for. We carefully developed the recipe to ensure our plant-based patties taste amazing.
Why does Burger King offer plant-based products?
The introduction and expansion of the plant-based menu is a response to the demand from our guests who are asking for a variety of options and more plant-based products.
Do your plant-based products offer a more sustainable option and healthier?
Our plant-based beef alternative patties contribute up to 90% less CO2e emissions than our regular beef patties* and The Vegetarian Butcher, our supplier for our plant-based beef and chicken alternatives patties, committed to sourcing Non-GMO soy from areas of low risk for deforestation.
Is there cross contamination between meat and plant-based burgers?
Our plant-based beef alternative patties are cooked on the same broiler as our beef patties to give you the authentic flame-grilled Burger King taste. Our plant-based chicken alternative patties are cooked in separate friers from our chicken patties and we have strict procedures in place to reduce the risk of cross contamination.