About The Vegan Patty Lady
The Vegan Patty Lady is an award-winning plant-based food brand revolutionising Caribbean snacking in the UK. Founded in 2023 by Lewisham entrepreneur Natasha Orumbie, the brand brings bold, authentic Jamaican patty flavours to the vegan and gluten-free market—proudly claiming the distinction of being the only UK patty brand offering a complete gluten-free range. Natasha's journey to founding The Vegan Patty Lady began in 2019 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle following a religious Daniel Fast. The health improvements she experienced—no more asthma attacks or hay fever—inspired her to make the switch permanent and eventually share Caribbean flavours with the plant-based community. Her handmade patties use natural, whole-food ingredients including walnut meat, chickpeas, lentils, and mushrooms with aromatic Caribbean spices. The Vegan Patty Lady has achieved remarkable recognition in just 18 months, winning the Mayor of Lewisham Best New Business Award and securing £20,000 through the Forbes Captable funding competition. This investment enabled the business to expand from local markets into national retail partnerships, including listings at Ocado. With a 4-star Trustpilot rating from 144+ reviews, the brand has built a loyal customer base of people with food intolerances grateful to enjoy authentic Jamaican patties again. The range includes vegan curry patties, vegan chik'n patties, vegan beef-style patties, and authentic vegan saltfish patties—all free from gluten, dairy, and soya. Available in cocktail and full sizes, the patties are handmade in London and shipped weekly, making authentic Caribbean flavours accessible to vegans, coeliacs, and anyone seeking delicious plant-based alternatives to traditional Jamaican comfort food.
