Tom Trotter’s encounter with Soul by Z founder ended with all 20 meals being bought and shared with people in the area.
Cape Town, South Africa (11 November 2026) – A Cape Town businesswoman received an unexpected show of support after a chance encounter with Tom Trotter turned into a heartwarming act of generosity.
The moment, captured in a video shared online, features Tom meeting the founder of Soul by Zee, a food business specialising in fusion cuisine that brings together African, Asian and Western flavours.
During their conversation, the businesswoman explained that she had started the venture out of her love for cooking, with a bigger dream of eventually opening a restaurant, creating employment opportunities and supporting her family financially.
She also admitted that business had been challenging, prompting her to look for ways to generate more income and get her food in front of more customers.
After sampling what she had prepared, Tom asked how many meals were available. When she told him there were around 20, he made an offer she clearly wasn’t expecting.
“I’ll buy all of them,” he said, leaving Zee visibly surprised and delighted.
But the generosity did not end with the purchase. The meals were then distributed to people in the surrounding area, turning the interaction into an opportunity to put food into the hands of others in the community.
Sometimes, choosing to buy from a local entrepreneur and sharing their work with others can make a meaningful difference.
And in this case, one unexpected purchase turned into a moment of kindness that reached far beyond the kitchen.
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