Vegan BBQ rubs and sauces are blends with no animal ingredients: no dairy powder, no honey, no meat or fish extract. Our vegan range covers dry rubs from Coast N Smoke, Black Market Spice Merchants, Taipan BBQ and Croix Valley, plus hot sauces, chutneys and chimichurri from Nomad Chilli Co, Mudgeeraba Spices and El Chori. Every order ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
Which vegan rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| The 13th Apostle | Coast N Smoke | Mediterranean herb rub / cool as (0/11) | Gyros, chicken, lamb |
| Alabama Jama | Black Market Spice Merchants | All-purpose rub / mild (1/11) | Veggies, chicken, fries |
| Magic Mex | Black Market Spice Merchants | Mexican seasoning / mild (2/11) | Tacos, burritos, fajitas |
| Aussie All Rounder | Taipan BBQ | All-purpose rub / mild (1/11) | Brisket, chicken, pork |
| K-Pop Dust | Coast N Smoke | Korean BBQ rub / mild (3/11) | Pork belly, wings |
| Drop-In Jerk | Coast N Smoke | Jerk rub / hot (7/11) | Wings, chicken, pork |
| Veggie Master | Spicetub | Herb and garlic / mild (1/11) | Veg, potatoes, pasta |
| Original BBQ Sauce | Fancy Hanks | Smoky southern sauce / cool as (0/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, burgers |
| Tamarind Gold | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented sweet-sour hot sauce / medium (5/11) | Tacos, pork, stir fry |
| Tangy Classic Chimichurri | El Chori | Green chimichurri / cool as (0/11) | Steak, lamb, veg |
| The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil | DC Cartel | Crispy chilli oil / medium (5/11) | Dumplings, noodles, eggs |
| Traditional Queensland Mango Chutney | Mudgeeraba Spices | Fruit chutney / mild (2/11) | Cheese platters, cold meats, curry |
How to use vegan rubs
- Pat veg dry and brush it with a little oil so the rub grips. Cauliflower steaks, mushrooms, eggplant, corn and firm tofu all take a rub well.
- Press tofu for 20 minutes first, then rub it and grill or roast it hot for a crust.
- Sugary rubs burn on a hot plate. Cook over medium heat, or finish with a glaze in the last few minutes.
- Some rubs here are named after meat, like chicken salt or beef rub, but carry vegan tags. The name is the use, not the ingredient.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Are vegan rubs gluten free?
Many are. Coast N Smoke's rubs, Black Market's blends and Croix Valley's rubs carry gluten-free tags, and Black Market's rubs are also listed as Low FODMAP. Some vegan items still contain gluten, such as Atomic Chicken's coatings and ChamCham's sauces, and some contain mustard, sesame or soy. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Vegan sauces, chutneys and condiments
It's not just dry rubs. The vegan range also takes in BBQ sauces from Fancy Hanks, Taipan BBQ and Meat Mitch, fermented hot sauces from Nomad Chilli Co and Cobra Chilli, chimichurri from El Chori, and Indian chutneys and pickles from Mudgeeraba Spices and Goan Cuisine.
Want sauce only? Browse vegan sauces or the full vegan range. Cooking for other diets too? See gluten free, low FODMAP and vegetarian. Good places to start: Coast N Smoke, Black Market Spice Merchants and Taipan BBQ.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy vegan BBQ rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks vegan-tagged rubs, seasonings and sauces from Coast N Smoke, Black Market Spice Merchants, Taipan BBQ, Nomad Chilli Co and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
Are BBQ rubs usually vegan?
Many dry rubs are just spices, salt, sugar and herbs, but some contain dairy powder, honey, or meat and fish extracts. Look for a vegan listing and check the ingredient list on the product page, because recipes can change.
Can you use a meat rub on vegetables or tofu?
Yes. A rub works the same way on cauliflower, mushrooms, eggplant, corn or pressed tofu: oil the surface lightly, coat it well and cook hot enough to build a crust.
Is chicken salt vegan?
Some is. Fancy Hanks Chicken Salt Seasoning is listed as vegan and Atomic Chicken's Chicken Salt as vegan friendly, while other chicken salts contain real chicken. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Are vegan rubs gluten free?
Not always. Many vegan rubs at The Rub Hub, including Coast N Smoke and Black Market blends, are listed gluten free, but some vegan products contain gluten. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.