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At UFS, winning every day means consistency, versatility, and efficiency in the kitchen. Here’s how Chef Absa brings these wins to life.

For Chef Absa, food is more than flavour, it’s a way of telling stories and connecting cultures. At ZOR restaurant in Johannesburg, he blends Asian and South African influences to create experiences that feel both global and local.

What keeps diners returning? For Chef Absa, it’s about building menus that surprise while staying consistent, giving guests a reason to try something new without losing the comfort of reliable taste and quality.

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"Trends are important, but they only matter if you can turn them into something practical,” he explains. “At ZOR, I look at what’s happening in food culture and use it to inspire dishes that are efficient to prepare, sustainable, and exciting for customers."

Future Menus isn’t just about ideas on paper – it’s about turning them into wins for your business. That’s why UFS supports operators with practical tools, reliable products, and even added opportunities to reward your kitchen.

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ALWAYS WINNING WITH UFS 

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HOW CHEF ABSA BRINGS FOOD TRENDS TO LIFE

Restaurants thrive when they can balance creativity with efficiency. Behind the creativity, every kitchen needs reliable partners. For Chef Absa, Unilever Food Solutions products play a key role in turning global food trends into practical, profitable dishes that win every time. 

That’s a WIN for reliable flavour

CONSISTENCY

With UFS products, chefs can build a wide variety of recipes using the same trusted bases, so flavour is reliable across every plate. This saves operators from constantly testing new suppliers or products, and sees that diners know exactly what to expect each visit. That’s a WIN for reliable flavour.

Independent kitchens don’t have the luxury of large brigades

EFFICIENCY

Independent kitchens don’t have the luxury of large brigades. UFS bulk formats and time-saving solutions mean fewer trips to the shops and less time spent in recipe testing. That gives chefs more time to focus on service, specials, and customers. That’s a WIN for time. 

Future Wins are also about reducing waste and costs

SUSTAINABILITY

Future Wins are also about reducing waste and costs. UFS products are designed for efficiency: portion-control, stability and versatility – helping restaurants make the most of every ingredient while cutting down on wastage. That’s a WIN for cost control.

Diners’ tastes change quickly. Because UFS products work across multiple cuisines and applications

VERSATILITY

Diners’ tastes change quickly. Because UFS products work across multiple cuisines and applications, chefs can adapt dishes – from local favourites to global fusions – without adding complexity or overheads. That’s a WIN for creative menus.

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RECIPES & FOOD TRENDS FOR 2025 MENUS 

Independent restaurants don’t just need inspiration; they need recipes that work for them and their diners. Future Menus trends translate into practical dishes that operators can bring straight to their menus. 

These recipes show how Future Menus can act as a toolkit for independent restaurants to win by staying consistent, versatile, and profitable while giving diners new reasons to return.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR BUSINESS

For independent restaurants, staying relevant is about more than adding new dishes. It’s about building menus that are consistent, profitable, and aligned with diner expectations.

Chef Absa’s advice: "I’m inviting you to go through the trends, download it, share it with your kitchen staff, and make sure everyone understands not just what they are cooking, but what they are serving."

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