Shef is a homemade food marketplace that connects local cooks with customers, enabling the preparation and delivery of fresh, ready-to-heat meals tailored to various dietary preferences. This platform addresses the demand for convenient, home-cooked meals while providing cooks with a source of income through their culinary skills.
Funding
$109.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals lack the time or skills to prepare home-cooked meals regularly, leading them to rely on less healthy takeout or processed foods. Existing meal delivery services often lack the variety and personalization to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
Solution
Shef is a marketplace connecting local cooks with customers seeking fresh, ready-to-heat meals delivered to their door. The platform enables cooks to prepare and sell meals tailored to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal options. Customers can browse menus from local cooks, place orders for individual meals or weekly meal plans, and have them delivered directly. Shef aims to provide a convenient alternative to cooking at home or ordering from restaurants, while supporting local culinary talent.
Target Audience
Shef primarily targets individuals and families who want convenient access to home-cooked meals that cater to their specific dietary needs and preferences.
Features
- Platform connecting customers with vetted local cooks
- Wide variety of cuisines and subcuisines available
- Dietary filters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, organic, halal, Whole30, low FODMAP, dairy-free, and kosher meals
- Weekly meal plan subscriptions and one-time orders
- Dish ratings and spice level indicators
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android