THE Altrincham-based Vegetarian Society is inviting people to celebrate their favourite foods during National Vegetarian Week (May 16-22).

People can go online to www.nationalvegetarianweek.org and share their stories about their favourite veggie dishes, discover new recipes and make connections with traditions old and new.

Lynne Elliot, chief executive at the Vegetarian Society, said: “Food has a special place on everyone’s table because it can evoke great memories of places, people and events.

"Maybe a family holiday once inspired you to rustle up something you now call Skegness soufflé, or perhaps you invented a recipe for banana curry the day you ran out of potatoes and you've loved it ever since – or have you lovingly refashioned a fabulous veggie version of a dish that reminds you of home? Whatever it is, we want to hear from you – and our ‘Kitchen Table’ is waiting to collect your stories.”