Vegetarian BBQ rubs, sauces, chutneys and condiments with no meat in them, tagged vegetarian in our product data. The Rub Hub's vegetarian range includes Taipan BBQ, Mudgeeraba Spices, Spicetub, Acide, Mitch's Preserves, Cobra Chilli and Blend Smoked Honey, from smoked honey and pickles to Reaper-hot sauces. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which vegetarian BBQ products should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| ORIGINAL Smoked Honey | Blend Smoked Honey | Cold-smoked raw honey / cool as (0/11) | Halloumi, cheese boards |
| Aussie All-Rounder | Taipan BBQ | All-purpose rub / mild (1/11) | Chicken, pork, snags |
| Veggie Master | Spicetub | Herb and garlic seasoning / mild (1/11) | Roast veg, soups, pasta |
| Egg Master | Spicetub | Savoury egg seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Eggs, avo, hash browns |
| Bread & Butter Zucchini Pickles | Acide | Sweet pickles / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, toasties |
| Pickled Jalapeño Onions | Acide | Pickled onions / mild (3/11) | Tacos, nachos, cheese boards |
| Quince Paste | Mitch's Preserves | Fruit paste / cool as (0/11) | Hard cheese, pork |
| Tamarind Chutney | Goan Cuisine | Sweet-sour chutney / medium (5/11) | Curries, samosas, lamb |
| Mango Kasundi from Goa Hot | Mudgeeraba Spices | Mango kasundi / hot (8/11) | Curry night, dhal, rice |
| Jalapeño Pepper Sauce Mild | Cobra Chilli | Louisiana-style hot sauce / mild (2/11) | Eggs, tacos |
| The Mama Hot Sauce | Mama Melisse | Sri Lankan-style hot sauce / medium (6/11) | Pizza, eggs, wings |
| Carolina BBQ Sauce | Taipan BBQ | Reaper BBQ sauce / extreme (9/11) | Burgers, wings |
How to use vegetarian rubs and sauces on the grill
- Brush halloumi with oil and grill it hard, then drizzle smoked honey over the top while it's hot.
- Toss thick mushroom, eggplant and capsicum slices in oil and an all-purpose rub before they hit the grill. Oil helps the rub stick and stops veg drying out.
- Corn on the cob takes a spicy or herby seasoning well. Butter it first if you eat dairy.
- Chutneys, pickles and fruit pastes finish the plate: cheese boards, burgers and grilled veg wraps.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Vegetarian vs vegan: what's the difference?
Vegetarian means no meat. Honey, dairy and egg can still be in the mix. Blend Smoked Honey's ORIGINAL and BLAZED honeys and ChamCham's Honey Pepper Ganjang contain honey, so they sit here but not on the vegan page. Many products here are also tagged vegan, including most of the Taipan BBQ, Mudgeeraba Spices and Mitch's Preserves jars. Nomad Chilli Co's Salsa Macha contains peanuts. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
More meat-free options: vegan, gluten free, chutney and hot sauce. Or browse the full Taipan BBQ and Mudgeeraba Spices ranges.
Frequently asked questions
Are BBQ rubs vegetarian?
Most dry rubs are made from salt, sugar, herbs and spices, so they are usually vegetarian, but some contain meat stock, cheese or other animal products. The Rub Hub's vegetarian page only lists products tagged vegetarian in our product data. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
What is the difference between vegetarian and vegan BBQ sauce?
A vegetarian BBQ sauce has no meat but can contain honey, dairy or egg. A vegan sauce contains no animal products at all. Smoked honey, for example, is vegetarian but not vegan.
What can I put on halloumi on the barbecue?
Grill halloumi until golden, then finish it with smoked honey, a chilli jam or a squeeze of lemon. Blend Smoked Honey's ORIGINAL Smoked Honey is made with halloumi and cheese boards in mind.
How do I season vegetables for the barbecue?
Toss the vegetables in a little oil, then sprinkle on an all-purpose or herb and garlic rub before grilling. Oil helps the seasoning stick and stops the veg drying out over the heat.
Where can I buy vegetarian BBQ sauces and rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks vegetarian rubs, sauces, chutneys and condiments from Taipan BBQ, Mudgeeraba Spices, Spicetub, Acide, Mitch's Preserves and more. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.