MALTA MEAT FREE WEEK / 2026

Fill your plate
with colour.

1–7 November 2026 · One week, zero meat.

A celebration of plant-based food, right here in Malta. Try something new, discover delicious meals and take the challenge with us.

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Everyone is welcome. Start with one week.
A celebration of colourful vegan dishes on a wooden table in a Maltese courtyardA little Mediterranean inspiration.
More plants.
More possibilities.
YOUR COLOURFUL WEEK · 1–7 NOVEMBER 2026

One day at a time.
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GOOD FOODFRESH IDEASA SHARED CHALLENGEONE WEEK, ZERO MEAT
A WEEK TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Your next favourite meal
could be plant-based.

Malta Meat Free Week invites you to leave meat off your plate for a week and explore the variety of plant-based food. Whether you're curious, already cutting back or fully vegan, there's a place for you at the table.

Discover everyday ingredients, local places to eat and ideas to make your week enjoyable.

Take the challenge from 1st to 7th November 2026.

02 / EXPLORE

Find your flavour.

Try plant-based meals at home and discover participating shops and restaurants.

03 / SHARE

Bring someone along.

Invite a friend, cook together and share your meat-free discoveries.

COLOURFUL IDEAS FOR YOUR WEEK

A little inspiration.
A plate full of possibilities.

Explore plant-based recipes and ideas to make your meat-free week delicious.

Colourful vegan dishes shared around a table in a Maltese courtyard
More colour. More flavour. More inspiration.
Vegetables & greensBeans & pulsesGrains & seeds
Find ideas on VeggyMalta ↗

Your recipe ideas book

Keep your meal inspiration close to hand throughout the challenge.

The book will be available here as a downloadable file.

TAKING THE CHALLENGE TOGETHER

Familiar faces.
A colourful week.

Meet the personalities taking part in and supporting Malta Meat Free Week 2026. Join them from 1–7 November!

Amber Bondin
Amber Bondin
Frank Zammit
Frank Zammit
Gwen’s Cooking Club
Gwen’s Cooking Club
Keith Demicoli
Keith Demicoli
Mariah Sant
Mariah Sant
Yasemin Ertugrul
Yasemin Ertugrul
Alison Bezzina
Alison Bezzina
Trudy Kerr
Trudy Kerr
Darryl Grima
Darryl Grima
Althea Galea
Althea Galea
Dylon Brigniano
Dylon Brigniano
Marvic Doughty
Marvic Doughty
Joanna Mallia
Joanna Mallia

More personalities joining soon.

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SHOP LOCAL. EAT OUT. GET INSPIRED.

Make your week delicious.

Discover the supermarkets, restaurants and brands taking part in MMFW26.

Meet your participating supermarkets.

Pick up plant-based ingredients at these MMFW26 participants. Campaign offers and store details will be added as they are confirmed.

  • GreensGreens
  • Pama & PaviPama & Pavi
  • DavesDaves
  • SmartSmart
  • LascoLasco
  • SparSpar
A LITTLE EXTRA ENCOURAGEMENT

Great food.
Lovely prizes.

Discover 11 prizes from our generous prize partners.

PRIZE 01

A resort break

Ramla Bay Resort

A break at Ramla Bay Resort.

PRIZE 02

Time to unwind

Myoka

A spa treatment at Myoka.

PRIZE 03–05

Three chances to get moving

Fort Fitness

Three separate prizes, each a three-month membership at Fort Fitness.

PRIZE 06

A hamper to enjoy

J Calleja

A hamper from J Calleja.

PRIZE 07

A hamper to enjoy

Island Foods

A hamper from Island Foods.

PRIZE 08

A hamper to enjoy

MK Pharma

A hamper from MK Pharma.

PRIZE 09

Dinner with a view

The Rooftop Restaurant · Embassy

A €100 voucher at The Rooftop Restaurant at Embassy.

PRIZE 10

A little treat

Busy Bee

A €25 voucher at Busy Bee.

PRIZE 11

InlinePro Starter Pack

Tappwater

A Tappwater InlinePro Starter Pack.

To enter: register, complete the 1–7 November challenge, and send your food photos to info@maltameatfreeweek.com or post them in the Plant Based Malta Facebook group. Winners will be chosen at random from participants who completed the challenge and provided photo evidence. Draw dates and full terms will be announced here.

MAKING THE WEEK POSSIBLE

A shared effort.
A big thank-you.

Our sponsors and partners help bring Malta Meat Free Week to life.

YOUR WEEK STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP

Ready to give
it a go?

Join Malta Meat Free Week 2026 and discover how much flavour a meat-free week can bring.

A FEW QUICK ANSWERS

Curious? Start here.

Do I have to be vegan to join?

No. The challenge welcomes everyone who wants to try a meat-free week. You can use it to discover more plant-based meals.

What should I eat?

Explore meals built around vegetables, beans, lentils, tofu, grains, nuts and seeds. Familiar favourites such as pasta, wraps and stews are a useful place to start. Find many recipes on VeggyMalta.com, follow Għand il-Vegan for cooking inspiration, and explore the many plant-based recipes available online.

When is Malta Meat Free Week 2026?

The challenge runs from 1st to 7th November 2026.

How do I enter for prizes?

First, register for Malta Meat Free Week. Then complete the meat-free challenge from 1–7 November and show us you’re taking part: email your food photos to info@maltameatfreeweek.com, or post them in our Facebook group, Plant Based Malta. Winners will be chosen at random from participants who completed the challenge and provided photo evidence.