Top 10 Best Vegan Cheeses in the UK 2021 (Violife, Applewood, Nush, and More)

This grated cheese by old-school vegan brand Sheeze has a smooth, mozzarella-style texture. This means it's suitable for a range of uses, including pizza toppings, cheesy bakes, and sprinkling on top of pasta dishes.

Sadly, this product is fairly high in saturated fat and calories, due to the coconut base. Some reviewers find it a bit greasy too when heated up, but overall it's a decent all-rounder that's inexpensive!

This thick and creamy chive-flavoured spread by Nush is made using artisan almond milk that's prepared freshly each day in their UK based factory. As each pot contains over 60 almonds, this product is a fantastic source of protein!

Unfortunately, this is a bit of a small tub for the price and it's not suitable for those with nut allergies. Still, it's a delicious product that works great in pasta recipes or comforting dishes like mashed potato.

If you prefer your cheese to have a bit of a kick then you'll love this jalapeño and chilli infused cheddar alternative by Tesco. Not only is it full of flavour but it has a great texture and melts easily.

Whilst this product may be too spicy for some, we think it's got just the right amount of heat. Try it with chutney on oatcakes for a decadent lunch or cut it into chunks and snack away!

If you've been missing the light yet indulgent taste of Philadelphia, then this yummy tub by Waitrose is for you! We recommend spreading this cream cheese on toast or a poppy seed bagel for a filling brunch or a quick snack. As it has no added flavours, you could even use it to make desserts like cheesecake or key lime pie.

Although this product is a little higher in fat than some of our other choices, we think the delicious taste makes it all worthwhile. It's pretty budget-friendly too!

These cheddar-style slices by Vitalite can be served hot or cold, so you can eat them with crackers or melt one over your favourite vegan burger. They're fortified with added calcium and vitamin B12 too, so you can feel good about your snacking!

We must admit that the flavour of this product is a bit bland in comparison to some of the other picks on our list. If you're just using it for a simple sandwich though, this won't matter too much.

Calling all feta fans! This block by Violife is the only Greek-style cheese alternative around, so we just had to include it on our list. With a distinctive salty flavour, it's the ideal ingredient for adding to summer salads or Mediterranean dishes and enjoying alongside a glass of wine!

Although this cheese won't be to everyone's taste, the low price is sure to appeal to those who want to try something a bit different without breaking the bank.

This Gouda-style cheese by US brand Follow Your Heart has a tasty hickory-smoked flavour that's sharp yet sweet. It works well in a simple sandwich or even as a topping for pasta dishes like macaroni. 

We love the fact that this product comes pre-sliced for added convenience, and we're impressed at how affordable it is considering it's an imported brand. It's just a shame that it's not more widely available!

This alternative to cheddar by Koko is made from coconut and is totally free from artificial colourings, flavours, and preservatives. It also has added calcium, as well as vitamins D2 and B12.

Tangy but not too overpowering, this versatile cheese tastes equally as yummy sliced in sandwiches with a dollop Branston pickle as it does grated on top of a jacket potato. Give it a try if you're craving cheddar!

This mild, cheddar-style grated cheese by Violife is made with coconut oil and fortified with vitamin B12. At only £2.50, it's a cheap and cheerful cheesy option. Plus, the resealable bag gives it a slight edge over the previous product in our ranking and means that it should last you a while!

You should definitely try this product out if you're looking for a cheese alternative to suit a variety of dishes. It can be sprinkled over pretty much anything - for best results, we recommend veggie pizza or yummy tomato pasta!

This smoky cheese alternative by Applewood has been receiving rave reviews from the UK vegan community, and it even won gold at the Free From Food Awards 2020! Not only is it delicious but it's high in calcium and vitamin B12.

Smooth and creamy, this product melts effortlessly - perfect for making hot toasties on a cold day! Best of all, it's incredibly cheap so we've no doubt that it'll become a staple of your weekly shop.