Homemade connects Boston residents with vetted local home cooks who prepare personalized meals directly in the client’s kitchen. The service handles grocery shopping, cooking, packaging, and cleanup, delivering ready-to-eat meals and a stocked fridge. Clients benefit from customized, fresh food at a per‑serving cost comparable to takeout, without the effort of cooking or cleaning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with demanding schedules often lack the time to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals, leading to reliance on less healthy convenience options. This gap results in compromised dietary intake and reduced personal time for other activities.
Solution
Homemade connects users with vetted local home cooks who prepare personalized meals directly within the client's kitchen. The platform offers flexible meal packages and one-time services, allowing users to select meal quantities and serving sizes that align with their needs. Cooks handle grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen cleanup, delivering fresh, ready-to-eat meals. This service model aims to provide convenient access to customized, home-cooked food, thereby reclaiming valuable time for clients.
Target Audience
The primary customers are busy professionals and families seeking convenient access to personalized, freshly prepared meals without the need for personal cooking or extensive meal planning.
Features
- On-demand booking of local home cooks via an online platform.
- Customizable meal packages including "Essentials," "Classic," "Full Stock," "One-Time Dinner," and "Special Event" options.
- Optional grocery shopping service provided by the home cook.
- In-home meal preparation and subsequent kitchen cleanup by the cook.
- Background checks for both home cooks and clients to ensure safety.
- Mandatory food safety training and certification for all participating cooks.
- Two-way review system for clients and cooks to foster transparency and trust.
- Dedicated support team available via phone and email for assistance.