In the middle of East London’s CBD, opposite Steers on the corner of Oxford and Caxton Street, you’ll find a food truck that’s become a morning and lunchtime stop for office workers and people on the go. It’s called The Brunch Corner, and it’s owned by two sisters who saw a gap and decided to fill it themselves.

Speaking to The Insight Co, the sisters behind The Brunch Corner, Nasiphi Bunu and Xoliswa Kutta shared how the business started, why they chose their spot, and what’s next for the brand.

The name came from a need, the sisters were looking for the kind of brunch-style meals they wanted and couldn’t find it where they were.

So instead they built it for themselves, The Brunch Corner represents a place where you can get proper, home-style food quickly, without having to sit down for a full restaurant meal.

The location was deliberate, after brainstorming, they settled on 23 Caxton Street, corner of Oxford and Caxton, because of the type of food they sell and because it’s easy to reach.

“It is always far from places so we preferred that it is easy to reach,” they said. Being in the CBD also puts them right where commuters and office workers pass through every day, surrounded by other fast food options but offering something different.

They don’t have one main customer group. The truck caters to anyone moving through the CBD, commuters, office workers, and anyone who wants a quick, hearty meal.

The gap they saw was simple, people wanted home-cooked food that was accessible during the morning and lunch rush, not just typical fast food.

Signature breakfast items include ulusu and steamed bread, meaty bone and steamed bread, and scones. For lunch, it’s rice or samp and hard-body chicken or stew.

What sets them apart, they say, is that everything is home-cooked, organic, and there are no leftovers sold. “They are different because they are home cooked meals and are organic and don’t sell left overs,” the sisters explained.

With a rush in the mornings and at lunch, speed matters. While the truck doesn’t have a big kitchen, the sisters focus on prep and sourcing to make sure food is ready to go and served quickly.

They source ingredients from family suppliers and local meat shops in East London, which helps keep things fresh and supports other local businesses.

Running a food truck in the CBD hasn’t been easy. The biggest challenge has been not having proper shelter. That means dealing with weather conditions and air pollution while working.

But the highlights have made it worth it. Community response has been positive, and social media has played a big role in helping people find them and spread the word.

The sisters aren’t stopping at one truck, their vision is wider. Their future plans include expanding the business by getting a second truck, opening a restaurant, adding more trading hours, and introducing a new menu to accommodate more people.

For now, The Brunch Corner remains what it started as: two sisters serving food they wished they could find, to a city that was looking for it too.

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