Restauranteurs
don’t sit.
Not for rest.
Not for admin.
Not for anything.
You’re too busy
taking care of customers.
But who’s
taking care
of costs?
Introducing Pepper.
your first-ever
food cost manager
Part AI.
Part Phonebook.
Part Spreadsheet.
Part You.
Because let’s face it,
one of you isn’t enough.
Front of house is busy.
Whatever’s in the office
– including food costs –
usually has to wait.
But not anymore
Pepper is the version of you
who has time for the hassles
you never get to.
Price hunting, number crunching,
cost cutting, and supplier chasing
of all kinds.
Your fires are frequent
and your list is long.
You don’t have the time
for this stuff, Pepper does.
And she’s already helping
some of SA’s biggest restaurants.
What Pepper’s Clients Have to Say
“The suppliers are definitely getting to hear your name, I mean I’ve had (all my suppliers) here, showed them your platform, and was able to negotiate prices because we show them we can get a better price at another supplier.”
- Craig Cronjé, Vovo Telo (V&A)
“AI is definitely the way of the future and it has been useful for us at Casa because we have been able to keep suppliers on their toes and make sure we get decent pricing.”
- Chris Norton, Casa Cerveza
Ready to talk about
hiring Pepper?
Leave your details below and we’ll be in touch. If your mind isn’t blown, we’ll refund you – no questions asked.
FAQs
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Our pricing starts from R799 per month, which we think is a pretty decent rate for your very own food cost manager. And once you see what Pepper can do, she’ll probably pay for herself with a single search of our database.
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Pepper pulls live pricing data from the biggest food cost database in Africa. That means she can see what suppliers are charging across the market — not just the ones you already know. Prices come directly from actual industry paperwork – invoices, delivery notes etc – giving you a real-time view of what’s fair, what’s inflated, and what could be better. No guesswork. No spreadsheets. Just the facts.
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No problem – most people don’t. Pepper’s not here to break up relationships — she’s here to make sure they’re working for you. If your current supplier’s offering good value, great — Pepper will back that up with data. But if there’s a better price out there, she’ll let you know so you can negotiate better. You stay in control.
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Pepper cuts costs, not corners. She matches products based on brand, grade, pack size, and quality — so when you’re shown a better price, it’s for an alternative of the same quality. She knows that quality matters just as much as cost, especially when your name’s on the menu.
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About four minutes. If you can use WhatsApp, you already know how Pepper works. There’s no software to install, no systems to learn, and no training required. Just start the chat, and she gets to work. It's like texting a super-employee who never sleeps and always knows the numbers.
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That’s exactly why Pepper exists — to do the chasing for you. If she finds a better deal, all you need to do is tell her what you want. She’ll handle the legwork while you get back to running the floor. No pressure, no endless to-do lists — just better options, ready when you are.
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There isn’t one. If you’re not blown away after three months, we’ll give you your money back. No hoops, no fine print, no awkward chats. We’re betting on Pepper because we know she works and we’re happy to put our money where our mouth is.
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Pepper only acts when you tell her to. She’ll show you what you need to know, give you some options and wait for you to make the call. Don’t think of her as an autonomous robot, think of her as an assistant who knows the industry, but still waits for your go-ahead. You’re still the boss, she just makes you look superhuman.