FOR PROFESSIONAL CHEFS

Learn how to stop wasting food in your kitchen.

Less than €8.25 a month. Cancel anytime.

Ask your employer to reimburse.

Learn how to plan low-waste menus, create zero-waste recipes and prevent food waste.
A collection of short videos, best practices, recipes, tips and tools.
All in your pocket. Ready when you need it.
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“An amazing platform for chefs. Loved going through all the content and finding new ideas. It's clear that the app is built for chefs, as it's very intuitive and a pleasure to use.”

- Guillaume Galvez, Executive Chef at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

What will you learn

How to use every byproduct

Running out of ideas?
Find recipes and upcycling tips for every byproduct in the recipe library.
Learn simple tricks to create zero-waste recipes and find out the secret behind effortless zero-waste cooking.
Easy-to-replicate recipes for every operation.

How to create zero-waste recipes

Learn the easiest ways to reduce food waste and understand the simplest systems for food waste prevention.
Change the way you think about food waste and turn the zero-waste into your standard approach.

How to get started

Learn the systems behind creating a circular menu and understand how to prevent food waste during menu development.
Get inspired by a sample zero-waste menu and dive-deep into circular menu engineering.

How to engineer a circular menu

Not sure how to use a certain byproduct?
Find quick solutions in the searchable catalogue of byproducts and stop putting your money in the bin.
Easy solutions applicable to every operation.

Make the most of every ingredient

Food waste prevention for chefs. All in one place.

  • Courses

    Learn the skills behind food waste prevention in short videos, one topic at a time.

  • Recipes

    Learn the secret behind zero-waste cooking with easy-to-replicate recipes in any operation.

  • Resources

    Sample zero-waste menu, worksheets and kitchen posters. Used in kitchens around the world.

  • Live sessions

    Live Q&A calls with Chef Vojtech Végh. Bring your kitchen's specific challenges and get direct answers.

“A practical and user-friendly resource that promotes best practices, creativity, cost efficiency, and better utilisation of trimmings and food waste.”

- Executive Chef, 5-star resort

“A valuable tool that encourages creativity, cost efficiency, and better utilisation of food products while reducing waste.”

- Corporate Chef, hotel group

“Very user-friendly, easy to use, and the videos are brief and informative. Recipes and posters are now being used in our kitchen”

- Executive Chef, 5-star hotel

One membership. Three options.

Annual subscription. No per-module fees. Full access on every plan.

Individual

€99

per person/year

What’s included:

  • A library of zero-waste recipes

  • Catalogue of byproducts and tips

  • Training courses for chefs

  • Best practices

  • Exclusive live calls with Chef Vojtech

  • Members-only newsletter

  • Printable materials

  • Unlimited access to all resources

  • Access to all future content

  • Mobile app

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Team

€79

per chef/year

What’s included:

  • Team progress tracking

  • Engagement analytics and reports

  • Minimum 5 chefs included

Everything in Individual plan, plus:

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Training

€1499

per 5 chefs/year

What’s included:

Everything in the Team plan, plus:

  • 3x tailored private online sessions

  • Private support channel

  • Food waste data review

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Enterprise

Looking for a tailored solution? Would you like to enroll more than 50 chefs?

Contact me for customized access options.

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Who is Vojtech Végh?

Vojtech Végh is a zero-waste chef, food waste prevention trainer, and consultant helping professional kitchens prevent food waste. He is the author of Surplus: The Food Waste Guide for Chefs and the founder of the world’s first zero-waste and vegan restaurant.

He has worked with major hospitality groups such as Accor, Hilton, Thomas Franks and Marriott, supporting their teams with food waste prevention training, and has trained thousands of chefs across the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.

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  • SURPLUS is the brand-new food waste learning platform created by Chef Vojtech Végh. SURPLUS operates on a membership basis, and is designed for chefs who want to learn how to prevent food waste in their kitchens. SURPLUS comes with a mobile app, so think of it as a learning platform in your pocket, available any time you need it.

  • SURPLUS brings together years of my expertise and best practices on food waste prevention in commercial kitchens. All of my existing content is now in one place, in different formats. Here is what you will find inside:

    • A searchable catalogue of byproducts with upcycling tips

    • A library of my zero-waste recipes

    • Food waste prevention courses built for chefs, with certification

    • Downloadable resources, worksheets and kitchen posters

    • List of best practices for every type of food waste

    • Deep-dive into circular menu engineering

    • Live monthly Q&A sessions for direct support

    • Weekly members-only newsletter 

    New content is continuously added, so if there is anything specific you would like to find inside SURPLUS, feel free to reach out with your requests at any time.

  • SURPLUS is for every chef who wants to think differently in the kitchen. Whether you are an Executive Chef or Chef de Partie, you can learn the best ways to prevent food waste in your kitchen. 

    Executive Chefs can learn how to engineer circular menus, how to plan for byproducts and how to train their chefs, while junior chefs can upskill themselves in specific topics in food waste prevention that is most beneficial for their role.

    SURPLUS is suited for all chefs, whether you are new to food waste prevention or if you want to push your reductions even further.

  • SURPLUS makes it easy to access all the resources on food waste prevention, as it allows you to have all the important content at your fingertips. If you want to learn how to think differently about food waste prevention in commercial kitchens, SURPLUS is for you.

  • SURPLUS is useful for every commercial kitchen where fresh food is prepared or served on site. Whether it’s a hotel, resort, catering, standalone restaurant, cruise ship, casino or anything in between, chefs can apply their learnings from SURPLUS.

  • Yes. Team plan is available for SURPLUS, so all the content and courses can be used to train your chefs in food waste prevention. Progress and engagement reports can be provided for each user, and tailored options with customizations are available on Enterprise plans. For more details, please get in touch.

  • The SURPLUS app is designed for chefs on a busy schedule, so everyone can find their own way of making use of the app. Here are a few ways to use the SURPLUS app:

    • Find new upcycling ideas in the searchable catalogue of byproducts

    • Find new zero-waste recipes in the library

    • Complete the mini-courses on specific topics

    • Get your CPD certificate in food waste prevention

    • Join the monthly Q&A sessions for direct support

    • Enjoy the weekly members-only newsletter

    • Use the resources, worksheets and kitchen posters in your kitchen

    You can find the element that is most useful to you. The content comes in different formats, so everyone can find what works best for them. You can use SURPLUS during your new menu development, to upskill your chefs in food waste prevention, or whenever you need inspiration for new ideas.

  • The content of the SURPLUS app and its development required significant resources, and I am unable to offer all of my work for free. The app contains all of my existing content, and new content and features are continuously developed. 


    I kept the membership as affordable as possible, so every chef can learn about food waste prevention. Many employers reimburse spending on learning, if pre-approved, so you don’t have to pay for this out of pocket. Check with your employer before joining SURPLUS.

  • It depends. You will find courses and resources that will guide you in food waste reduction and a lot of other content, but actual results depend on what you implement in your kitchen. The SURPLUS app is not a replacement for private training or consulting, and all results depend on your actions.

  • The SURPLUS app is useful for any kitchen where fresh food is being produced or served, regardless of the type of the operation.

  • Absolutely. Team plans are available with tailored options, and all courses can be used to train your chefs in specific topics, including a CPD certificate. Progress and engagement reports can be provided for each user, and private channels can be created within the app for custom content. Get in touch for more details.

  • Here are a few examples of what you can learn inside SURPLUS:

    • How to start with food waste prevention

    • How to engineer a low-waste menu

    • How to create zero-waste recipes

    • How to maximise the use of every ingredient

    • How to eliminate food waste from your system

    • How to change the mindset around food waste

    • How to reduce buffet waste

    • How to scale food waste prevention in any operation

    … and much more. New content is continuously being developed, so there is a lot that you can learn about running a sustainable culinary operation.