# Extra-Cheesy Vegetarian Pastas Charlie Bigham's Four Cheese Macaroni is Meat-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-macaroni References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/charlie-bighams-expands-veggie-range-to-include-a-vegetarian-four-cheese-macaroni/) & [bighams](https://www.bighams.com)  [Charlie Bigham's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bighams-side-dishes) Four Cheese Macaroni is being added to the brand's veggie range as a meat-free take on its [Macaroni Cheese with Crispy Smoked Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-macaroni-cheese) for consumers in the UK to try out. The dish features pasta with the namesake four cheeses including Barbers Cheddar, Emmental, Renato and Mozzarella to give it a variety of flavors as well as textures. The rich, creamy pasta is then topped with a crunchy cheese and parsley crumb to further elevate the textural eating experience. Charlie Bigham's Four Cheese Macaroni is formulated with convenience in mind to make it a great midweek meal and is making its way to Waitrose locations where shoppers can pick it up for £8.50 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetarian Pasta Options:** The introduction of meat-free Four Cheese Macaroni presents a trend towards offering more vegetarian pasta options. - **Variety of Flavors and Textures:** The use of Barbers Cheddar, Emmental, Renato, and Mozzarella cheeses in the Four Cheese Macaroni showcases a trend towards incorporating a variety of flavors and textures in pasta dishes. - **Convenient Midweek Meals:** The formulation of Charlie Bigham's Four Cheese Macaroni as an easy and convenient midweek meal reflects a trend towards providing quick and effortless food options for busy professionals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The Four Cheese Macaroni in the veggie range demonstrates an innovation opportunity to cater to the increasing demand for meat-free food products. - **Retail:** The availability of the Four Cheese Macaroni at Waitrose highlights a potential market for supermarkets to expand their range of convenient, ready-to-eat meals. - **Culinary:** The incorporation of a crunchy cheese and parsley crumb in the Four Cheese Macaroni presents an opportunity for chefs and restaurants to experiment with textures and elevate the dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Better-for-You Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-veggie-pasta.md) - [Vegetable-Forward Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermac.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors.md) - [Ready-to-Enjoy Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bighams-side-dishes.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Chilled Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-our-cheesy.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-royale-with-cheese.md)