Top Vegan | Episode 6: Let's Talk Business

[@designfaerie]

Teresa's pitch deserves some love though...how about gofundme? I'm all for supporting that intimate made from scratch international approach!

[@FiberFairy22]

Great idea! One of the best parts of chefs getting on a show like this is now so many folks know who they are and what they're capable of - a gofundme or similar could make it happen! I'm actually going to try to contact her myself for possible investment/collaboration! :D

[@connie.22]

yes, could be advertised the menues in advance at vegan groups. alternative grocery stores... in an area that doesnt have vegan options would be great to be able to try differing countries vegan food!!! and an advantage shifting the menu so tempting to go to the same place more often.

[@carnismiscancer2108]

We need season 2 ASAP!

[@LifeAgentScottNJ]

It was just announced

[@jjjakewetzel]

I was rooting for Chef Theresa, her idea didn’t seem well understood by the judges but her concept of a supper club has recently become very popular here in California where I live and I favored it over the other ideas. But congrats to all chefs, we need a season 2!

[@melodioushaste]

I thought her business idea made the most sense, but unfortunately, she did not communicate the concept effectively and seemed to confuse the judges. I was confused by their confusion.

[@sunshinelavender1663]

it was/is a great concept ... I thought it was clear. But like Jake i've seen the trend where I am. Especially the changing cuisine.

[@DP-oi9nd]

same thought but im in cali too

[@InkdBaker]

Teresa honestly should have won. Im not vegan but work in the industry, and was impressed with her ability to adapt. She had a far better concept than a kiosk, also, it didnt have as many variables/what if's. Hopefully Sumac + Sage does come from this. Please dont let this push your dreams away from reality, Teresa.

[@Drebe73]

I loved both concepts and believe they can work. Best of luck to both.

[@omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum]

I also have a strong feeling her food is better, but Chloe has more appeal as a winner and vegan icon

[@KerriEverlasting]

If you aren't vegan... why not? Do you think its ok to pay people to abuse animals for you?

[@InkdBaker]

@@KerriEverlasting really? I'm a vegetarian borderline vegan. But thanks for assuming I was a carnivore. I'm supportive of dietary restrictions/ lifestyles. As I've been in that same lifestyle for more than half my life.

[@KerriEverlasting]

@InkdBaker assume? No you told me yourself you aren't vegan. Rationally, the only other option is thinking it's ok to pay people to abuse animals. I hope you'll realise murder is wrong and go vegan one day. 💖

[@ckdaily578]

Theresa, go for it! You are the breath of fresh air vegan dining needs! Every place serves burgers, wraps, and burritos. Im so tired of it! I would travel across the country to eat at your place.

[@chelseagirl1253]

Yes!

[@lindy4314]

I agree. I live in Cincinnati and I would come to your restaurant often. I thought your food looked amazing. Please open one.

[@sallybrown7784]

They didn't understand the schnitzel lady's concept. She wants to provide different international food all the time and she can get a lot of repeat customers. I'd love it. She seemed like strongest chef...with that man that got the boot.

[@astridmanzo]

Dang I wanted chef Teresa to win! She always made the best food. Congrats Chloe!

[@rainedyani8505]

She def had a fantastic restaurant concept!

[@teresacastro1261]

Riiiiiiight ??? I thought fo sho lady T was the winner!! What is up ma judges??😜😉🙃😳

[@ipsilonia]

i agree w teresa, there are still SO FEW vegan fine dining options (lots on the west coast, but i'm sure it's few and far between in other states). teresa cooked downnnnn and gave the judges a unique dish w unique flavors and big ass portions!!!! like a momma would! and her business pitch was so good!! as a black vegan, i've never thought of trying german food ever! i would love a pop-up w more flavorful global dishes. and chloe really make chickpea wraps??? and vegan energy balls??? and a nondescript salad?? and her business pitch was for this food to sit in a kiosk for purchase by picnic go-ers??? where's the soul in that? i'm so confused... this was def entertaining.

[@omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum]

Yeah, you nailed it. I love food and would pick up Theresa's yummy lush food over Chloe's sad food 💯 times over.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

They should use a data sheet to check boxes and use the data sheets to calculate the winner vs being uptp a vegan salf worshiper!

[@sidviscus]

I'm not vegan and I gained a new respect for veganism from this show.

[@davidiscove]

Congrats on an awesome first season. I didn’t know Chad Goodwin had self-financed the show. Even more props to the good work he’s doing now!

[@BendeMark]

Was just as impressed about that. I loved the civility and humility approach the show has taken. Very talented bunch of chefs and all worthy of a top vegan spot. Very well put together, can’t wait for season 2.

[@prizzle]

I think everyone expected chef chloe to win. she was the one that had the most experience as a professional chef after all. I don't like how they took problems with the very essence of chef Teresa's idea though. her entire concept was bringing cuisines from different cultures and that would be how she could stand out. I thought she had a very strong pitch. all-in-all I really appreciate you guys doing this top vegan chef series. Loved it a lot and I hope there's more to come!

[@sarahdee374]

I like Chef Teresa's pitch. I live in a town with only one high end vegan restaurant and their menu has not changed once since it was finalized years ago! I'd go more often if they would innovate more and change it out. I once talked to the chef to request he put a piccata dish (my favorite) on the menu and he said "There's a restaurant I know in Florida that has a piccata as their menu anchor, and I don't want to step on any toes" ??? I love a great basic menu but with surprising specials, theme dinners etc.

[@mongesaudade]

They shut down Teresa's idea real quick. Teresa hit it on the nail in offering both intimacy and experience with global cuisine, where you can travel with the deep bites of culture. I don't want this mass produced, fake-ass picnic, with a wrap sourced from Walmart produce.

[@sarahdee374]

@@mongesaudade I don't think they understood in full. I believe she wanted a high quality, from scratch restaurant with varying specials of international cuisine plates, as I understood it. I especially like to eat creative vegan dishes that I can't really prepare for myself at home. A wrap or sandwich I can definitely do, but paprikash ( I think that's what it was), not so much.

[@AuraSparks]

It's important to keep the editing in mind too. They have to pick a small soundbite of feedback of each judge and for each contestant, so we don't get a good view of the Judge's actual overall analysis. I think the contestants were so equally strong that Teresa's idea being a little underexplained is a legitimate concern, even if I agree that her idea was totally solid. As others say, I'm not sure the judges got it, but that's also her job as the presenter. No matter who got the axe it would've been sad, I'm glad she held her head high

[@sarahdee374]

@@AuraSparks Good points. I was very impressed that the series did not stoop to creating artificial feuds, backbiting and drama. All contestants left with good grace and class. I'm ready for season 2!

[@lushvalley]

Chef Teresa got robbed! I thought she was the strongest chef out of all of them with expert cooking skills and masterful dishes. I would love for her to realize her pop up supper club one day. I’ll be first in line!

[@kathrinwels6533]

I congratulate Chloe for the winning of this chalenge! I like the picknick concept. Personally as a german I would love to eat Teresas Schnitzel with Papricasauce and Knöpfle or Spätzle and the radish salat! And I would love it, if it is served as a Pop up somewhere in the U.S.

[@roxannesturgill750]

It's refreshing the KZbin algorithm picked something appropriate for me for a change. Being vegan and an Ohioan feels very appropriate. Fun show!

[@rjaquaponics9266]

Move over Ramsey! There is a new kid on the block!

[@lindawatson9043]

Can Theresa get her own cooking show please. I'd love the recipes too.

[@Father_Veteran_Gamer_Artist]

I used to watch chopped nonstop. This series brought back that feeling of joy I used to get from the great dishes people made. Exept, Top Vegan is way better! I really hope big networks picks this up. Great work, everyone, and congrats to the winner. I'm really loving all these "I'm not vegan but..." comments. You guys can do it, too. Be vegan. 🌱💪🏽✌🏾✌🏾

[@helenm6732]

Sometimes it’s the one that doesn’t take first prize that succeeds. I think of American Idol competitors Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson. I’m rooting for you, Teresa. You have a great idea.

[@injunsun]

This was my 55th birthday present, May 21st, 2023. Thank you. I don't have much longer to experience life. I just don't; I don't want to explain my health issues. So, I got to experience life in six short episodes, reminding me of my late husband and I watching Top Chef, ten years ago or so, learning so much, doing so much together in our kitchen, before he died in front of me, of his final heart attack, on our front walk. Now, I get to see what we might have done, who we might have become. You can't know what this means to me. Thank you all. P.S. I disagreed with your ending. Teresa won so many competitions, all along. She was the star. But so many here made things I could only aspire to do. I wish I could share their dishes with my family and friends, especially my current husband. Again, thank you. I don't have to agree to have enjoyed this life with you. Be well.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

Chef's, welders, fisherman and bartenders don't tend to live long but they party hard! I am 60 years old and have life threaten illness as well. I wish I come do it all over again and be vegan all my life. I would be kicking it into high gear instead of maybe taking a dirt nap. I went vegan at the age 49 after years of eating the SAD. I ate flesh ever meal and sometime snacks! Vegan food today is being invaded with salt and chemical. Which is not healthy at all. I see how much salt is added to these dishes and even the chef making comments about Salt. Salt is not a food group! Oil is just as bad. We are losing out battle to the taste police. I remember when I went vegan and after a few weeks how delicious a large salad of whole veg tasted and I grave it! It needed no oil of salt! It was perfect. Your taste buds will rebound after being hooked on salt! Learn what real food taste like! Go Vegan!

[@Shuckleking87]

Man I thought Teresa had it in the bag, congrats on a great first season though and excited to see what the future holds!

[@MaryDavidson911]

I would’ve chosen Teresa with her sumac and sage idea. I absolutely love the idea of having rotating features because in my opinion you never get to have delicious foods like that ever (home style type). Most vegan restaurants I happen into is always something kind of “expected“ where is this was totally unexpected and delicious looking

[@luvlivefoods]

Love Theresa’s concept. I would definitely go. This would be great to add to Airbnb add on experiences.

[@wiwihoyos]

This is an official petition for KZbin to help them found this project! 💸 Vegan community needs it ❤ LET'S BRING TOGETHER THE SUPPORT!!!

[@AuraSparks]

Best cooking show! So sad it's over!!

[@veganleftistenby4966]

I really hope for a season 2...

[@agnewikistuff]

Hey Chad and team! Just wanted to drop a note saying how much both my wife and I enjoyed your series. We're not vegan but have been actively working to incorporate more plant-based dishes in our diet so we really appreciate the inspiration and encouragement we found here. Subscribing and hoping to see a Series 2. One suggestion I would love to see is if you could highlight the ingredients used more. Like in the Dessert episode, I was fascinated by how the chefs made their recipes without eggs and diary. While I'm sure long-time vegans already know all these tricks, it would be great for those of us still dipping our toes in vegan cooking.

[@Lea.Mariel]

I hope that we get updated in a few months what the finalist are doing after Top Vegan. All of them are so talented and I hope I can someday visit Theresa’s pop up!

[@nw5605]

Oh wow, that sounds like a great idea. I'd love to know, even if it's 'just' in posts online and not filmed.

[@veraweatherly]

Great season! Every contestant rocked it but, but I love Teresa!!!!

[@nicolaspirlet]

Season 2! Season 2! Season 2!

[@julietteyork6293]

I voted for Theresa. Her dish looked delicious. The lady who won did a bean burrito (yawn).

[@ThoseVeganGuys]

Absolutely brilliant series!! We can't wait for season 2 and honestly feel that Chad really set the tone for the whole show right from the start. Kindness, compassion and support. Building people up...not knocking them down. The chefs and guest judges were also excellent. 👏👏🌱✌️

[@veganelduderino9392]

Awsome show! Vegan is the future.

[@louandbarb]

All three were great and I hope that they each continue with their dreams. I think the judges didn't get Theresa's concept which personally, I thought was the best. I certainly hope she gets her business started. I would love to go to her pop up supper club.

[@kaileecannady]

THIS SHOW WAS EVERYTHING! loved the contestants, the dishes, the art of cooking vegan foods. omg please MAKE MOREEEE!

[@Babu-kr3cr]

Theresa was the standout and I think that she should have won. I don't know if it was some ageism at work here, but she presented herself as an old housewife looking to distract herself when really, she was already running this supper club and had pictures to prove it. Chloe looks like the typical person who would win something like Hell's Kitchen. She looks young and ready to take orders and conform to a paradigm. Theresa was super innovative. I love the idea of a supper club that does have cuisines from different cultures in a deep dive cultural experience. I am thinking $40 a plate for that and leave the portions big so there are leftovers or at least people don't leave wanting more. A kiosk in the park with a vegan picnic is a good idea, but the price is too high. I would say $10, and you don't need the wicker basket with it, maybe just a folding cardboard mat or some heavy paper towel place mats. The food was very ordinary, well made, but nothing super exciting. Apparently, it was too spicy for the Onion Maiden also. Shanleigh was a very good sport. She didn't cry at the end and bemoan why she didn't win. She had a good try, but it was kind of boring looking. I think that was more like an appetizer than a main dish.

[@LLJerseyGirl]

Congratulations to the Top Vegan!! And to Chef Chad for this amazing series! 🎉🎉🎉

[@robsengahay5614]

Reading the other comments and another vote here for Theresa all the way from Australia. Her concept was really intriguing and she is very skilled chef who could carry this off I am sure.

[@poopadaify]

That dish Theresa made. Oh. My. Goodness. I want that now

[@_.martina.__]

I really enjoyed season 1 of Top Vegan!! It was educational, creative, inspiring, heart warming, and funny. Congrats to all of the chefs that participated this season. I learned a lot from all of you! Thank you and I wish you all the best! Kudos to Chad, all of the judges, & everyone else that worked together to make this show possible! Excited for season 2! Also excited and inspired to get creative and implement some of what I learned, all of the dishes looked delicious. So many cool ideas!! 🎉 Y’all did good

[@garlandstyle5797]

Teresa's business concept was VERY good. As long as it isn't over the top expensive and allowing only customers with deep pockets to dine out, AMAZING. I would have voted for her. Chloe will have to charge as much or more for a lunch picnic than a restaurant given local fees, licenses, parking permits, personnel that fluctuate more than a restaurant, limited seasonal opportunities, transportation, kiosk costs, it goes on an on. It is HARD work from all I've seen to do kiosks and food trucks. But I wish them both well. Different kind of show, I hope to see more focused on cooking.

[@janiceshanks7923]

Loved this! Bring on season 2!!

[@DougDennis]

Good work everyone, congratulations

[@BillMurey-om3zw]

I'm glad this show made a point to let viewers know veganism isn't a diet. End Speciesism, live kindly.

[@smoon2533]

I always loved watching cooking challenge shows, but after going vegan I haven't been interested in years. Until now! Thank you so much. Amazing show🙌 wish it was longer, I'll be waiting for season 2.

[@WaterfallWishes]

Ready for season 2!

[@maddieadams75]

Love this series. Congratulations winner( s) everyone was a winner on this great channel, hope there is more of this to come.❤❤❤ 🌱

[@imacruzangyal]

Maybe it’s me, but when Theresa pitched her idea, I was thinking that each time there was an event, there would be a different theme/location, so no two menus were the same, and she was showing them the different regions she’s done so far, not necessarily that all of those foods were going to be available at the same time…similar to what I saw this guy on TikTok does with his friends, but it either wasn’t properly communicated that way or the judges didn’t understand…I do hope she continues and starts that business cuz it sounds fun and similar to something I wanted to do in my area (but not vegan). Also, good luck to Chloe’s picnic venture. I know “glamping”, hostels and wellness/spiritual retreats have become more popular in the recent years. Maybe she can also have kiosks/partnerships at those types of locations as well. Can’t wait for season 2!

[@burnellvassarmd4670]

Nice job, Chad, and competitors. Thank you from a fellow vegan.

[@rainedyani8505]

My only question is, what happened to Chef Chad’s voice? 🤔😂 But seriously, I thought both concepts from Chloe and from Theresa were strong! Congrats to all the contestant chefs; they were all fabulous, and thanks to you, Chad, for producing Top Vegan - Season 1!! 😊💪🌱

[@nellier3468]

Yeah! Why is he talking so strangely? No energy at all. Weird.

[@rowenaanderson3739]

I thought he was just changing his tone for the other professionals there that day.

[@Msyinett]

I think Chloes concept is where things are heading with the rising popularity of food trucks that just seems like the next step.

[@sarahdee374]

I agree that a food truck or two that could rotate between parks is better than stationery kiosks. Maybe lunch at a park and switch to other items for evening events, or outside a bar. Also what happens to the business in cold weather? Gotta plan for that.

[@erinaa9486]

In museums in Baltimore, you can get healthy sandwiches and healthy salads and quinoa/pasta lunches fresh-made from a vending machine. They refill it daily. I think the options are vegan or vegetarian.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

It will not work in city parks where they use junky grass/shrubs etc... Vegan will not uses blankets on the chemical grass to eat food. City parks don't allow waste cans, because they want every one carry out. A private land owner with farm might work. but not a city park.

[@msjkramey]

I loved all the finalists, so I'm happy with this. It would be great to have a "where are they now?" video eventually and fingers crossed that this show gets enough momentum for a season 2!

[@MargaretB-im7ts]

Just found this show!! Love it!!! Love the understanding and compassion the Host and his guest judges show to everyone!!! Thank you!!!

[@topvegan]

Season 2 premieres 9/26/24 😎

[@angrygayvegan]

Thank you for this series! Cooking shows are a guilty pleasure of mine where I am always trying to figure out how I could do it vegan. It was great seeing a show I could fully support and enjoy!

[@fruity_hannanas5412]

This was awesome, we definitely need more of this to show people how amazing and versatile food can be without harming animals 💚🐮🐷🐔

[@BendeMark]

I loved the civility and humility approach the show has taken. Very talented bunch of chefs and all worthy of a top vegan spot. Very well put together, can’t wait for season 2.

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

how do you lead with love? all businesses need to adopt that philosophy. good job donato's guy

[@neivafrost]

Congrats to Chef Chloe and a great season of television! I’ll be watching season two for sure!

[@lexyny]

Congrats to the finalists and winner! Deciding the winner would have been so tough! Thank you for this show, it's so nice to watch a vegan cooking show. I am looking forward to a season 2, I really like how supportive everyone seemed in this show... Only things that could be improved (with more money): more info / details about the food, and spatulas for everyone (although sharing mixers remains acceptable)

[@katsweeterly2039]

And ring molds. And blenders. ❤😅

[@evec2022]

This was such a great series. I love the vibe of the competition and great respect between the vegan chefs. Of all the chefs there, I would really love to have the opportunity one day to try Teresa's restaurant/cuisine! Thank you for this series. I spent the whole pandemic watching cooking shows and competitions but eventually the sight of meat got to me, so I am so happy to have found this series!

[@topvegan]

Season 2 premieres 9/26/24 😎

[@nikkih511]

This was a wonderful show! Praying you get a season 2 and more! The contestants were so loving and sweet and helpful to one another! Chad as well! I loved it from start to finish! The food looked amazing! Had my mouth watering!

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

I know I comment this every episode but you gotta turn the background music down. It’s awful and distracting.

[@sueannesorrentino8430]

Where is Teresa now? I want to come to her supper club!! I am vegan live in NY and am willing to travel to taste any of her dishes!!!

[@katieflennery7662]

Loved the series and how positive and kind everyone was! ❤ I would definitely go to a restaurant that served Theresa’s food which has looked amazing all season.

[@c0ntr1but10n]

This is the best cooking show series I've ever seen!!!

[@bridint]

Teresa was definitely my favourite. She should have won

[@Klinta_]

Very happy to have found a vegan cooking show. Thank you so much for creating this! Would love to see more b roll of food and have the music volume down a bit for the season 2. That said, the vibe was amazing and I will probably re watch this while waiting for more.

[@davidpetersen6694]

Such a fun show! We really appreciated the wonderful food and joys of cooking coupled with the camaraderie shown by the participants. So well done! Yes, you MUST do a season two, please! 😎🥇🏆🥳⭐️🌠

[@evosportychop8332]

Chad had an almost somber tone throughout the episode

[@a1guerra3]

Gotta modernize vegan dishes! They’re the best 🌱🫡 This show did it!

[@NickBirge]

All y'all picking favorites, and I'm still absolutely blown away by every contestant. They all won in my eyes.

[@Galyneo]

Congratulations Chef Ohioan. I was rooting for you and you won. That made me very happy...

[@anagallardo1866]

I was cheering for Chloe! Loved the show. We need season 2 ASAP 😌

[@MrCDAJR]

I am absolutely infuriated by this result. German mum was the best from the beginning. She was robbed

[@jmindich]

Chloe was good for sure, but it seems like Theresa was at another level totally.

[@Me-xt3sn]

Love this show! So great to see vegan innovation!

[@dennisposzywak3660]

Great series! Congratulations 🎈 on your successful launch!!

[@GiraffeLaugh]

THANK YOU for making this show! Please give it time to catch on and do a season two next year!

[@juliadra9950]

Please a second season🌱

[@sheritrueblood5375]

So enjoyed watching this! Looking forward to the next season!

[@84Mazzy]

Aww man what am I going to watch now. Please do a season 2! Overall Teresa did the most innovative different dishes such a shame she didn't win.

[@Zinerun]

Wonderful show.

[@binta3760]

I truly enjoyed this show! I hope you’ll do a second season. Excellent job Chef Chad! I’ve been telling everyone about this series.

[@kara8695]

Season 2 Netflix!!

[@jennybushnell9995]

Just wanted to say hey we are here ready for the next episode! Go vegan everyone! ! U will not regret it! !

[@johndiaz1963]

It was nice having a cooking show to watch. All other cooking shows us off putting ingredients that make it impossible to watch. Wish there was more background information on the contestants like in “the great british sewing bee.”

[@77kriton]

This was great to see a vegan style Master Chef. Just binge watched the whole season when I should be cleaning 🧹

[@GlassCityVegan]

Yay Chloe!!! Really enjoyed the interesting concept and what she brought to the table each episode. Great series overall

[@DP-oi9nd]

this was such an exciting journey.... props to all and thanks to the KZbin algorithm ....

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

free! Chloe! everything's free amen!

[@asmrdreamland200]

Can’t wait for season 2 !! Please make season 2 !!

[@julesiou12]

This was a great series and nice to see so many different ideas. I like Chloe's idea and if you want to get the message out there what better way than to sell picnics to families and to have great memories of those days out eating plant based food. Theresa's idea was also good but more niche, the portions were huge, and not as healthy as there was a lot of frying. I'm not against that but the Western world needs to rein in on fried foods a tad. To sum it up the whole series had a lot of talent with great ideas. Looking forward to the next series.

[@Edge2177]

Thank you for making this show! And I agree, that the point of the entire movement is to find new people and make them learn to accept a vegan lifestyle. The winner definitely understood the messaging and to make familiar favors is the right approach!

[@4everfaithfulun2Him]

Not me crying! Congrats, Chloe! I miss the hell outta The Little Kitchen, so I am excited to get my favorite chickpea wrap back! Theresa's concept will also be excellent. Difficult, but rewarding. I hope she continues to pursue it.

[@kelliroberts]

Totally agree!

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

everything's free amen! GESARA! replicators!

[@botanicalchef]

Stop playing with our emotions 🙃🙂😂 Let's Go 👩‍🍳🔪🌿👩‍🍳🔪🍃👩‍🍳🥗🍽

[@AnaBeatrizPessoaMesquita]

This show is so good!! Need more entertainment like that 😍

[@KamogeloJoy]

This was an amazing show I've watched this year on KZbin ❤

[@udinovkeiv5200]

Waiting for more episodes. It's dope!! I am not vegan or vegetarian but I love this show so much and how those cooks are passionate and not just trying to push veganism

[@thomastunesin9456]

Awesome show I bingwatched so I'll go back and like them all. I would have loved to see chef Noel in the final 3 I think her creativity and presence would have been great with the final two.

[@donnagoode708]

Brilliant, bring on season 2

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

everything's free amen!!!!!!!!! GESARA! replicators!

[@deequeenspalace]

Theresa is correct the Vegan community lacks restaurants in Cincinnati Ohio I think she should open her restaurant Sumac and Sage in Downtown Cincinnati with Grain Free options as well. ❤