About Us
Dave and Hauke started the website hurrythefoodup.com in 2014 posting their favourite vegetarian recipes.
They were sickened by industrial farming practices, so they wanted to offer quick, tasty and protein rich vegetarian recipes to make it as easy as possible for everyone to eat less meat.
James joined a few years later as the website evolved to one dedicated to helping vegetarians achieve their health and fitness goals.
James has a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Sports Nutrition, and works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Practice, or Family Medicine. He has a similar role to a Family Physician, and keeps our website aligned with the latest health and nutrition guidance.
Meet the Team
Dave Bell, Co-Founder
I don’t believe animals need to be killed for my enjoyment. Although I was once a big meat eater I changed to a vegetarian diet ten years ago and haven’t looked back.
I’m also a bit of a speed/efficiency freak when it comes to meal prepping, and want the food on my plate as quick and easily as possible.
Longevity is constantly on my mind, and I share the recipes that help us get there. I like to focus on high-protein recipes to support my lifestyle.
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Hauke Fox, Co-Founder
Here’s what I think: eating meat is ok. Yep, I said it. I feel killing an animal for food is ok.
So why am I vegetarian? People, this industry got way out of hand! It’s revolting in so many ways. Let’s do something about it. Even if it’s just avoiding meat. We can all easily contribute.
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James LeBaigue MSc, Sports Nutritionist
I joined HurryTheFoodUp in 2020. I have a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Sports Nutrition, and work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Practice, or Family Medicine. I fact check the articles on hurrythefoodup.com and oversee our courses.
I love helping people with losing weight and building muscle because it’s such a rewarding process.
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Podcast Appearances
As Seen On
Numerous media channels have showcased our recipes and James’ nutrition expertise.
Our Main Contributors
Abril Macías, Recipe Developer and Photographer
Hey there! I am a recipe developer and food photographer from Quito, Ecuador. I have a BA in Gastronomy. I dedicate my work in the kitchen and through the lens to explore food from different backgrounds, origins and diets.
My goal is to create recipes that are homely, yet attractive, delicious and have something different and exiting to them.
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Jansen Schouten, Recipe Developer
Jansen is from Holland and his many years of chef experience includes Canada, Germany, Australia and New Zealand – he’s picked up more than a few exciting ideas and culinary knowledge in his travels.
Check out his Moroccan Couscous Salad or slick Vegan Potato Salad for starters.
Heiko Hicken, Recipe Developer
Hauke’s younger brother. Only 30, but has already worked as a chef for ten years.
He’s the creator of some pretty bad-ass recipes like our avocado mousse and vegan potato soup.
Ece Koprulu RD, Dietitian
I’m from Turkey, studied nutrition in Boston, USA.
Currently working as both a dietitian and content writer. I consider myself a flexitarian as I’m not a big fan of meat and chicken but cannot take cheese, yogurt, and fish out of my life as I love their taste.
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Our 4 Principles
We want to make sure everything you find on our site – whether it’s a recipe, meal plan, or course – is worth your time. This is why we follow these 4 principles by everything that goes online at Hurry The Food Up:
Happy Customers: We make sure every customer on our site is happy. If we are not able to achieve this for whatever reason we insist on refunding the purchase.
Our Most Popular Products
Our main aim is to help you lead a healthy, long life as a vegetarian, or by at least consuming less meat.
Vegetarian for Weight Loss
One way we do this is by helping you to lose weight. A budget-friendly option to get started is our book Vegetarian for Weight Loss is, arguably the only weight loss book a vegetarian will ever need. It’s available in paperback on Amazon or digitally on our website.
The Vegetarian Protein Fix
If you would like more personal support, check out our course The Vegetarian Protein Fix. Here you can read up on our personal story behind the course.
Vegetarian High Protein Meal Plan Pack for Fitness
Another way is to support you with your fitness goals. For that we created the Vegetarian High Protein Meal Plan Pack focusing on higher amounts of calories and protein.
You can also now see user reviews about us on Trustpilot! Check out how we’re doing and/or leave a review if you like!
This is great. You guys are amazing.
Thanks a lot for your support, Vimgel! 🙂
Hi there,
Got excited reading about your oatmeal cups- ordered a measure cup from you via PayPal- no response- is it coming.
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Hi Sam! We don’t sell any oatmeal cups! Perhaps you mean the one from veggiesdontbite.com? Best wishes 🙂
Never was much of a tempeh fan but keep trying it anyway. Then I came across your tempeh sandwich. Wow! It is delicious and filled with all the things I love (I added pickled onion as well). Grilled it at the end as suggested. Thanks for the great recipe.
Hi! That must be a good combo with pickled onion! Thank you for the feedback!
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Just tried to download the high protein plan. Put in my e-mail address and nothing came through. When I looked back it said “unauthorized”
Hi Cathy! Please email us at daveandhauke@hurrythefoodup.com!
Watched the video and she explains everything so well. The spring rolls turned out delicious. Thank you
Speaking of delicious, I had a cauliflower and went searching on site for a recipe to use it up. Found the Tikka Masala – curried cauliflower, chick peas, with herbs and spices. It is sooooo good. Even the non-vegetarians dug into this dish.
She does! And thank you Cathy, glad you enjoyed the tikka masala! I’ve always loved tikka masala and I’m really happy to have our own recipe up on the site now 🙂
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Still loving everything about this site. Want to try the Vietnamese Spring Rolls, but don’t have much luck with wetting the rice paper wraps. Either too gummy or too hard. Does the water temp make a difference? How many seconds work for you?
Sidenote – if you like potato chips – microwaving a rice paper sheet for a minute will make it puff up and become crispy and crunchy. At 45 calories, it satisfies that craving for me. You can add topping beforehand – garlic salt, pepper etc
Hi Cathy, thats a cool trick, I have to try that!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
For the rice paper wraps I recommend watching this video by “Food and Wine”. I think she explains and shows how to do it really well. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Can I just say how much I appreciate your many recipes being given for 1 or 2 servings. I’ve been the only vegetarian in my family for 25+ years and have used loads of vegetarian/vegan cookbooks. But I’ve always had to divide the recipes because, aside from soups, they just make too much for 1 person. Besides that, your recipes are fast and so deliciously filling. Cheers!
Thanks Cathy, happy to help! Nice to know the servings options is doing its job properly 😀