Vegan grill competition: Schönaich butcher surprises everyone!

Vegan grill competition: Schönaich butcher surprises everyone!

In a remarkable step for grill culture, Marius Mezger from Schönaich takes part in the first vegan grill competition near Cologne. As a trained baker and Koch, Mezger brings both know-how and a certain irony to the event. Because although he describes himself as a convinced meat eater, he finds it amusing that his last name, "Mezger", is strongly associated with traditional meat processing. However, there are increasing efforts to renew and reinterpret the grill traditions.

The market for vegetable products is booming, which also shows the increasing number of people who reduce their meat consumption or do without it. The Institute for Demoscopy Allensbach estimates that around 8.12 million people in Germany largely do without meat, while around 1.52 million people are striving for a fully vegan diet. This not only shows a trend, but also a growing awareness of ecological aspects and animal welfare, which many persuades a plant -based diet, reports Statista.com.

grill fun without meat

Mezger does not see the competition as a contradiction, but as a creative challenge. "The kitchen is a playground and I look forward to experimenting with herbal ingredients," he says. The motto of the competition is all about sustainability and is intended to show that tasty dishes can arise even without meat. Average meat consumption in Germany has decreased slightly in recent years, and the demand for vegetarian and vegan alternatives is steadily increasing. In addition to the classic sausages, more and more grill lovers are also discovering delicious vegetable variants and replacement products based on grain, soy, vegetables or mushrooms.

The popularity of vegetable replacement products is unbroken. Manufacturers such as Rügenwalder Mühle and Alnatura regularly record growing sales of their meat alternatives. The milk alternatives have also gained a foothold in the market, although oat milk has become particularly popular. This shows not only a change in the eating habits, but also an adaptation to the growing desire for more environmentally friendly alternatives.

a special kind of special kind

Marius Mezger has decided to take part in the competition with fresh ideas and a humor that underlines his challenge through his origin. It is an exciting time for everyone who is interested in sustainable nutrition, and Mezger wants to show with his contribution that enjoyment and sustainability can go hand in hand. "I want to show that even a convinced meat eater can conjure up delicious vegan grill dishes," said the Schönaicher. This shows that the trend towards the meat waiver is not only a question of conviction, but also goes hand in hand with a new lifestyle that can enrich the grill pleasure.

The anticipation for the competition is not only reflected in Mezger. More and more people are interested in this new way of grilling, whereby the connection to common experiences and culinary delights is in the foreground. Ultimately, grilling will be more than just preparing a meal; It is about the cooperation and the joy of new taste experiences - even without meat.