Candice Hutchings

Candice Hutchings established her prominent online presence with the launch of ‘The Edgy Veg’ YouTube channel in October 2012, quickly becoming recognized for revolutionizing perceptions of plant-based cuisine through her candid and humorous approach. Her journey in the vegan space began earlier, in December 2009, with the launch of her blog, ‘The Edgy Veggie,’ which she later rebranded to ‘The Edgy Veg’ in 2013. Focusing on recreating comfort foods in vegan form, Hutchings rapidly built a dedicated audience; by March 2017, her website garnered over 200,000 pageviews monthly, while her YouTube channel had amassed over 9.8 million views and more than 200,000 subscribers. Hutchings’ career saw a pivotal shift in October 2015 when she left her administrative supervisor role at Belmonte Raw to dedicate herself full-time to The Edgy Veg platform.

In recognition of her compelling content, Hutchings won the 9th Annual TASTE AWARDS for Best Home Chef in a Series in 2018. As of December 2022, her YouTube channel continued its significant growth, reaching over 31 million views and 457 thousand subscribers, solidifying her status as a leading voice in the plant-based world. Beyond recipes, Hutchings’ work encompasses vital discussions on eco-conscious living, mental health, the environment, and female empowerment, further enhancing her impact and broad appeal.