If you, your friends or loved ones have joined the meat-free masses, you may be wondering how to satisfy holiday hunger on a plant-based diet. Here are some of the tempting festive meals and food gifts on offer in Hong Kong this year. Hampers satisfy traditional cravings, raw hunger Popular meat-free dining and grocery chain Green Common has ready-made bundles for the holiday season, including generously packed hampers. The HK$888 “Love from Green Santa Hamper” features vegan Christmas favourites including panettone, a barista blend of almond milk, handmade gingerbread biscuits, strawberry-flavoured gelatin-free marshmallows and pink Himalayan salt. A wholesome and raw gift is the “Winter Premium X’mas Veggie Bouquet” with six (HK$418) or eight (HK$518) varieties of fresh produce sourced from a local farm. The selection depends on the harvest of the day. This gift arrives in a photogenic arrangement courtesy of florist brand Fleurology. Orders must be made on or before December 22. See greencommon.com or call 2263 3153 Foodcraft, which also hosts vegan-friendly culinary skills classes at its Kennedy Town location, has prepared seasonal hampers to treat the non-meat eaters in your circle. The HK$1,798 version of the vegan and organic gift includes a sourdough panettone, gluten-free Christmas biscuits in a jar, plenty of raw fare including sprouted walnut pesto, fermented mustard caviar, and almond butter, plus coconut yogurt and a chocolate pudding. A vegan bottle of prosecco is included in the hamper, which is free of plastic materials. See foodcraft.hk or call 2884 1299 Eat, stretch, flex combo Pilates and yoga studio Flex Studio and health store Food For Life have teamed up to offer healthy holiday hampers. They include bodycare and bath goodies, healthy treats and a gift voucher (valued at HK$760) for two Flex Pilates or group classes. The HK$1,180 selection includes hummus chips, organic chickpea pasta, organic chocolate with hazelnut and chilli, and more. See flexhk.com or foodforlifehk.com Holiday high tea indulgence Take a relaxing afternoon break at The Cakery. Its delicate vegan tea set has small morsels in an advent calendar-style presentation. Expect teddy bear-shaped chiffon mini-cakes, an Impossible burger and golden raisin-accented scones among other delicious surprises. HK$294 for one or HK$588 for two, plus 10 per cent service charge. See thecakery.com or call 2816 1838. Shop 124, 1/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Rd, Causeway Bay At Fivelements Habitat’s plant-based cuisine venue Sakti Elixir, the holiday specials include an afternoon tea set. Options include charcoal roasted oolong, honey fragranced red tea or a temple gate Shou Puerh brew. The accompanying treats vary daily, but may include a warm polenta citrus cake or Brittany shortbread with strawberry and green tea cream. This HK$108 festive set is available until December 31 from noon to 6pm. See fivelements.com or visit Level 13A, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay Memorable meals that give meat a miss For highbrow fare, turn to innovative plant-based kitchen Nectar, formerly Grassroots Pantry, in Sheung Wan. Chef and restaurateur Peggy Chan has developed multiple menus for the holiday season, including a festive à la carte menu, listing dishes such as Christmas dolmades – vine leaves stuffed with brown rice, shiitake bacon, chestnut and sage, served with cranberry sauce (HK$98). For mains, consider the Christmas dinner pie centred with braised cabbage, tofu sausage stuffing and morel mushrooms (HK$208), or a cutlet and gravy dish featuring hedgehog mushrooms, sweet potato mash and beetroot slaw (HK$258). See nectarexperience.co, visit 108 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, or call 2873 3353 Casual, healthy and enviro-friendly nosh Mana’s three outlets in Central, Sheung Wan and Wan Chai offer vegan “fast slow food” in an eco-friendly and responsible manner under a “zero waste” mantra. Treat yourself or loved ones to a sought-after flatbread with a choice of more than 30 toppings, from avocado to zucchini, wrapped in biodegradable and compostable paper (HK$90-$95 for a whole, $50 for a half). Or try a signature burger, soup, dip or salad, and don’t leave without dessert. Dine in the rustic, cosy quarters, or take away to augment your holiday meal. A catering menu is available, that includes a whole cacao or coconut cake (12 slices) for HK$680. See mana.hk, email hello@mana.hk , or call 2851 1611 Preparing a home-made feast for Christmas, but not sure what to serve your vegan guests? Yoga and fitness chain Pure Group’s Nood Food has an answer: a festive comfort food favourite – meat loaf – prepared with plant-based Impossible Meat. HK$133 a serving, available from December 11 to 25. This dish is available at Nood cafes in Kinwick Centre and Starstreet Precinct locations. See allnood.com