Sir – Oh how refreshing to read Helen Peacocke’s balanced article about vegetarianism (The week to enjoy vegetarian cuisine, Weekend, May 22) after many years of Christopher Gray’s restaurant reviews.
Perhaps Mr Gray should borrow some of Helen’s friends for his restaurant visits, as very rarely was a vegetarian dish even mentioned let alone actually eaten.
In recent years I must admit to not taking as much notice of his article as he and his dining chums avoid anything on the menu not consisting of meat or fish products.
Although choice and quality for vegetarians has improved in the last 20 years there is no doubt that this blinkered approach is still prevalent among the industry.
This is despite the fact that many non-vegetarians also enjoy eating vegetarian dishes and surely there is a good, if not better, profit margin to be made from not including meat or fish.
It does take a little thought and imagination but vegetarianism will continue to increase despite those that choose to ignore it for their own reasons.
Simon O’Sullivan, Witney
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