Rayner Tan, 27, who runs a vegetarian food stall at Mee Toh School, took to Instagram on Tuesday (Nov 18) to share some bittersweet news – he’ll be closing his stall at the end of the year.
The young hawker, known online as @veg.eng, has been running the stall for nearly half a year and is beloved for his wholesome online content documenting his daily life as a canteen vendor. His videos often show his friendly and funny interactions with students – clips that have earned him a loyal following for his down-to-earth charm.
Tan also appeared on the YouTube series Gen Z Crash Course, where he spoke candidly about the challenges of running a school canteen stall – including low profit margins and the lack of income during school holidays. Still, his love for cooking and eagerness to gain hands-on experience in F&B kept him going.
Unfortunately, it looks like his time at the school has come to an end.
He shared in his latest clip: “As some of you might have heard, we won’t be continuing our lease next year. It has been a difficult time figuring out what are our next steps. Thank you everyone for all the positive comments, support, and encouragement, and making our videos go viral.”
He added that unsustainable income was the main reason behind the tough decision.
