Chef Sue

01/06/2026

Woke up to some incredible news! ☕️✨ Time Out just featured our brand-new winter menu launch at The Vegan Chef!
I wanted to create a menu that brings pure warmth and nostalgia this season, and seeing the response already has been amazing. Whether you are craving a steaming hot, rich Butter Chickn Bunny Chow or a cozy slice of spiced Carrot Cake, we’ve got your winter comfort covered. 🥖🍰
Huge thank you to the Time Out team for the love!

Attention vegans and vegetarians in Jozi!

Located at the Benmore Shopping Centre, The Vegan Chef has launched a brand new winter menu that is all about comforting classics.

From hearty bunny chow to potato samoosas, we caught up with Sue Gajathar, founder of The Vegan Chef, to find out all the delicious details.

Click here for all the details: https://www.timeout.com/johannesburg/news/winter-gets-a-plant-based-twist-as-the-vegan-chef-unveils-exciting-menu-items-052926

31/05/2026

See you on Friday 🎉🎉

28/05/2026

The wait is over! Huge congratulations to our competition winner, Neerasha Jugdeo! 🥳 You’ve bagged front-row seats for two to our Winter Menu Launch! DM us to claim your prize! 📩
The mystery dish? Our comfort-packed Plant-Based Butter Chickn Bunny Chow! 🍛 Inspired by Chef Sue’s daughter, our new menu is officially live in-store.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
🛍️ Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market
Friday, 5 June | 16:00 - 21:00 @ Design Quarter Piazza
👨‍👦 Father’s Day 3-Course Menu
20 & 21 June @ TVC Sandton & Umhlanga (Book JHB via Dineplan)
✨ ISKCON Midrand Pop-Up
Saturday, 27 June | 14:00 - 19:00 @ 135 Norfolk Rd, Carlswald
🔥 On the Winter Menu:
Butter Chickn/ Beans Bunny Chows 🍛
Potato Samoosas 🥟
Famous Carrot Cake 🍰 & Scones with Jam & Cream 🍓
Come get cozy with the ultimate plant-based comfort food! 💚

24/05/2026

Allow me to introduce myself 🧑‍🍳 🇿🇦👩‍🎓🔥🥙🌱🍰🫖📸🥗🌎

22/05/2026

2 weeks to go🎉🎉

21/05/2026

Having navigated the highs and lows of the food industry as an entrepreneur, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to get your foot in the door. The prize package for this competition is an absolute game-changer—honestly, the ultimate toolkit for anyone wanting to start their own food business.
I’m calling on all talented chefs and passionate cooks across South Africa to participate. Don’t let doubt hold you back; this could be the exact breakthrough you’ve been working toward.
Check out the video below to see what’s in store! 🎥
Let’s elevate the SA culinary industry together. Pass this on to a chef who has what it takes to win!

FoodLovers

18/05/2026

Winter in South Africa means flu season is officially in full swing ❄️😷 With an incredibly busy couple of weeks ahead of me, catching a bug is simply not an option!

When you’re short on time, prioritizing your health can feel tough. That’s why I love this batch-cook wellness hack. Fresh ginger, turmeric, lemon, and holy basil blended up and frozen into ready-to-go cubes. Just pop one in a mug with hot water and you have the ultimate morning or afternoon immune reset. ☕✨

Give this chef’s hack a try and let’s keep those winter bugs at bay! Wishing you all a healthy and happy winter season. 💚

13/05/2026

Mid-May gut reset! 🌿 As the seasons change, I’m turning to food as medicine. Today’s lunch is a creamy, dreamy Kitchari inspired by

Nourishing, comforting, and 100% plant-based.