SURPLUS ACADEMY
The ultimate food waste app for chefs to help you reduce food waste.
A catalogue of zero-waste practices, recipes, tips, tools and courses. All in your pocket. Ready when you need it.Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
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Recipes & Resources
Zero-waste recipe library, upcycling tips, templates, and operational tools you can use immediately.
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Courses
Structured learning on food waste prevention and kitchen systems. Short and direct to the point.
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Support
Q&A channel with Chef Vojtech Végh. Bring your kitchen's specific challenges and get direct answers.
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Team Access
Onboard all your chefs. Team plans give access to multiple chefs under one subscription.
Running out of ideas?Find recipes and upcycling tips for every byproduct.Tried and tested in commercial kitchens, not theory.A library of zero-waste recipes.
Forget boring online courses with lengthy videos. Say hello to short and engaging videos that chefs enjoy watching. Expand your skills quickly and learn at your own pace.Courses built for chefs.
Simple tools and templates to help you with food waste prevention.Sample zero-waste menu, worksheets and kitchen posters.Used in hundreds of kitchens around the world.
Downloadable resources.
No more guesswork.A zero-waste chef is now in your pocket.Share your questions and get the answers you need.Direct access to chef Vojtech.
One membership. Three options.
Annual subscription. Cancel anytime. No per-module fees.
Individual
€199
per person/yearWhat’s included:
Access to all courses
Access to all recipes
Direct support from chef Vojtech
Community channels
Members-only newsletter
Printable materials
Unlimited access to all resources
Mobile app
Team
€599
per 5 chefs/yearWhat’s included:
Team progress tracking
Engagement analytics and reports
Minimum 5 chefs included
Everything in Individual plan plus:
Training
€1499
per 5 chefs/yearWhat’s included:
Everything in Team plan plus:
3x tailored private online sessions
Private support channel
Food waste data review
Enterprise
Looking for a tailored solution? Would you like to enroll more than 50 chefs?
Contact me for customized access options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Because it’s my responsibility to share my learnings with chefs around the world. Every single chef should know how to prevent food waste in their kitchens. There are no limits to what I will share on this platform. I want to change this industry for the better, and now you can be part of my mission.
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By joining Surplus Academy you are joining a movement of chefs working towards a more sustainable industry, without compromising the quality of your work. If food waste bothers you, this is your place.
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Zero-waste cooking is less about cooking and more about principles and systems, which can be easily learned online.
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As long as fresh food is prepared on site, then yes. Hotels, resorts, contract catering, events, casual restaurants, fine-dining restaurants, cruises, casinos, large kitchens, tiny bistros, etc. - all of them can benefit from food waste prevention.
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Use it when you need it. Find recipes when working on a new menu, get inspired by upcycling tips or connect with other chefs in the community. The content is available on desktop as well.