Introducing mabula hospitality
ELEVATING DINING FOR EVERY GUEST USING PLANT-FORWARD INNOVATION.
We specialize in creating delicious and innovative plant-based dishes that prioritize sustainability without sacrificing flavor.
Our customized culinary solutions cater to both emerging entrepreneurs and established businesses in the food and beverage industry, covering menu development, recipe innovation, comprehensive staff training, and more.
Why Work With Us?
We believe every guest deserves an exceptional experience. That’s why we focus on:
Equipping your team to deliver outstanding customer service from the moment a guest walks in.
Empowering your staff to confidently address the needs of vegan and non-traditional guests.
Simplifying menu labeling to boost guest confidence in their food choices.
How Do We Help Your Team?
Through our systematic approach, we:
Teach your chefs creative ways to veganize traditional dishes.
Help minimize food waste with smart, sustainable practices.
Take the guesswork out of recipe development with our years of expertise, ensuring your team serves vegan dishes the whole table will love.
Build capacity for all staff—from managers and reception to service staff and the kitchen crew—so everyone understands what vegan food is and how to serve guests with specific dietary needs.
Assist in marketing and promoting your new menu to attract the right clientele, from vegan guests to curious foodies.
Partnering with Mabula not only enhances your reputation but also positions you as a forward-thinking leader in the industry—making a positive impact while growing your business.
meet our founder and CEO
Taylor Cruz Mwila is the visionary behind Mabula Hospitality, dedicated to transforming the hospitality and food sectors to be more vegan-friendly. Her mission is to make sustainable, plant-based options the norm, ensuring every guest feels included and valued. With a focus on creating innovative, flavor-packed dishes, Taylor’s approach ensures sustainability without compromising taste.
Originally from the USA, Taylor has called Lusaka, Zambia home for over five years, where she lives with her husband. Her travels to 55 countries have exposed her to the world’s highest standards of vegan cuisine, inspiring her to bring that same level of excellence to businesses in Southern Africa. In a region where the vegan movement is still emerging, she helps create inclusive, world-class dining experiences.
Before founding Mabula Hospitality, Taylor worked for over five years in the restaurant and retail sectors, honing her customer service skills. Her decade of experience as a consultant in International Business and Social Innovation—helping organizations and governments adopt more sustainable and innovative practices—gives her a unique ability to lead clients through meaningful transformations, skills she now brings to the hospitality sector.
Taylor transitioned to a vegan lifestyle in 2017 and launched a food blog to share her culinary experiences and simplify veganism. The feedback from tourists, expats, and foodies seeking vegan recommendations revealed a significant gap in the market, leading her to shift her career to vegan hospitality consulting.
As the CEO and Founder of Mabula Hospitality, Taylor partners with socially conscious brands to expand their plant-based offerings. Her expertise covers everything from menu evaluation and recipe creation to event planning, staff training, and sustainability strategies.
By helping businesses provide top-tier customer service while meeting sustainability goals, she aspires to boost the reputation of the Zambia hospitality sector and more importantly, make Zambia the premier destination for vegans!
