Exploring Coffee

Where do we even begin with this story… 😂

Mandy and I have officially come to the conclusion that may be heading to St John’s Retirement Village a little sooner than expected.

It all started when a crew from Kokstad called me over and asked if I could somehow organise them a Sani2c entry “on the house.” Naturally, I went over to Glen to explain the situation and see what magic he could work.

Now, this is where things took a turn…Glen came up with the brilliant idea of using a torn piece of tissue as a “voucher.” I headed back to the crew and told them they were in luck — Farmer Glen had one last voucher left in his pocket! The excitement and joy on their faces was second to none. They genuinely couldn’t believe they had secured a free entry on an old torn tissue 😮‍💨

Fast forward to Monday morning, and I receive a very interesting voice note from Mandy. Apparently, the crew had emailed the Sani2c team to redeem their entry… along with a photo of the “voucher.” 😭 👀

Low and behold, Mandy gave Glen a call to explain the situation. Long story short, Glen thought he was giving them a coffee voucher for my coffee stand, NOT a Sani2c entry 😂

So, as Mandy and I sat writing this little story over a cup of tea, we looked at each other and said; right either it’s the audiologist for this guy or it’s straight to St John’s Retirement Village 🤣

But in all seriousness, it was so special to see this couple on the start line; and a massive thanks to the family for giving them the opportunity to take part in such an amazing event ❤️

PS: I actually can’t completely remember what I mumbled into Farmer Glens ear.

Ultra Trail Drakensberg 2026 🏔️

What a weekend, epic trails, unforgettable moments, and the best people!

Huge shoutout to the organisers for putting together such an incredible race 👏🔥

Already counting down to Ultra-Trail Cape Town in November with the crew 🇿🇦

From Zimbabwe to the mountains 🏔️

Never Too Late is a story of how it all started for 🇿🇼

https://youtu.be/sq1E73L2LOM?si=6668llAnevTG-dhT

Corporate moments with Standard Bank 💼✨
Great conversations around commercial asset finance with top clients.

Next stop: Southern Drakensberg for UTD — can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces ⚡️

They say building a brand should be fun, and one thing’s for sure, we certainly lived that this week.

This has been, by far, the busiest weekend we’ve experienced since opening our doors. From catering a 160-guest wedding, to serving copious amounts of coffee at Splashy Fen, all while running a fully fledged restaurant at the golf club over the Easter weekend, it was nothing short of incredible.

To everyone who lent a helping hand along the way, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And to my team, I know it hasn’t been easy, but I salute each and every one of you.

Onwards and upwards for the rest of 2026 🚀

Splashy Fen 2026 - Lets have it 🇿🇦

Catch us behind the Acoustic Stage sending out flatties all weekend ⚡️

Massive month ahead for the team. Grateful for all the support and the new faces we meet along the way.

Another successful in the books 🧘‍♀️

Now it’s time to get dialled in as we prepare for Splashy Fen and a massive wedding we’ll be catering at this weekend.

Love Vinny & Team 🇿🇦

Cape Epic 2026 — an unforgettable chapter.

Not my usual space, but for a week I traded comfort zones to become private chef for two incredible professional mountain bikers and their crew. I came armed with creative menu plans, and quickly learned that performance runs best on simple food of rice, chicken, and veg.

Honoured to be part of a team that claimed the African jersey and placed 6th overall. Watching the power and grit of these women firsthand was something special.

Deep gratitude for the opportunity. Next stop: Awaken Yoga Festival 🌿

Back up and running 🚀

Hello 2026! Wishing everyone a year full of wins, growth, and good vibes ahead. 🇿🇦