Each Vegan Chef Challenge has a major impact on the city where it’s held, reaching vegans and meat-eaters alike! Many restaurants keep the most popular chef challenge items on their regular menu and even add more vegan options over time once they see the demand.

 

Statistics from Chefs

• El Papagayo, Carmichael, CA Approximately 75% of their customer base are vegan diners. They had a minimal amount of vegan diners before participating in Vegan Chef Challenge events.
• Joes Caribbean Cuisine LLC, Pensacola, FL Expanded their customer base and sold over 500 vegan specials
• Pho Fresh, Rancho Cordova, CA 25% of sales were due to Vegan Chef Challenge specials, and over 1,500 specials were sold.
• VEG Cafe, Sacramento, CA 20% of sales were due to Vegan Chef Challenge specials, and over 535 specials were sold.
• Flaky Pastry, Anchorage, AK This newly established business reported that approximately 30% of their customers found them through press coverage and social media exposure from the Vegan Chef Challenge.
• Pizza Payaaa Normal, Normal, IL This business tapped into a new vegan customer base during the Vegan Chef Challenge, selling approximately 400 specials.
• Savage Goods, El Paso, TX Over 300 Vegan Chef Challenge specials were sold and all Challenge menu items had equal attention.
• Redeemer Community Cafe, Mobile, AL Saw 25% more patrons since the publicity from the challenge