Cooks

As the cook, you are responsible for planning and preparing food for the upcoming campaign event.

You will be reimbursed for the cost of food. It is recommended to have at least two people in this role where possible, especially if a lot of attendees are expected. We have created a food guide below with some ideas that take into account the requirements listed below.

Cook Checklist

• Check the estimated headcount by seeing how many people have signed up to join via the Volunteer Sign-Up event

• Prepare extra food, as there will likely be more people that show up than RSVP’d (plan for about 25% more people than expected)

• Food should be simple and inexpensive, with a target budget of $100 per event, or about $4/attendee (if more than 25 attendees).

• Food should also be easy to transport, and ideally not too much work for you!

• Food should be hypoallergenic and take into account various dietary restrictions.

  • It goes without saying, but please make sure everything is vegan!

  • The main should be gluten- and nut-free, or have a gluten- and nut-free option

  • Low salt and oil is preferred

• Provide complete recipe labels for all dishes.

• Coordinate with the host if the use of their kitchen is needed for food prep during or prior to the event.

• Set up an efficient “food station” that allows people to easy grab a plate, silverware, and food while moving through a line.

Food Guide for Cooks

This section offers ideas for food that is ideal to prepare for a large number of people, is cost effective, inclusive of dietary restrictions, easily prepared, and tasty!

The rule of thumb for Pro-Animal Socials is to provide a main course of fresh, healthy food (any sides/desserts are totally optional). For cost and ease, the main(s) will usually be some kind of stew or chili, though cooks are allowed to be more adventurous if they wish.

Main Courses

• 5-Ingredient Vegan Chili
• Easy Yellow Dal Recipe
• Quick & Easy Red Lentil Dahl
• Easy Chickpea Curry
• Vegan Stir Fry + Another Vegan Stir Fry
• 5-Minute Easy Vegan Tacos
• Vegan Sloppy Joes
• Easy Vegan Baked Falafel (Oil-Free) & Authentic Lebanese Hummus
• Lemon Garlic Soy Curls

Dessert

• Gluten-Free & Oil-Free Vegan Brownies
• Oil-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Sheet Cake
• Vegan Berry Crumble

Inexpensive Amazon Purchases

• Loma Linda Hot Dogs
• Chili Man Canned Chili
• Loma Linda Taco Filling
• Butler Soy Curls