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Home food like Shef
Cook and sell - platforms for home chefs and indie food pop-ups. Vetted platforms are marked.
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How you earnSelling products
Skills neededSome
Startup costMedium
First payout1-3 months
Typical earnings: Varies widely
Best for: Home cooks with the needed food permits who want to sell meals to their neighborhood
Compare the top 3 home food platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hotplate
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Free for chefs, ~$2 avg per-order fee | — | — | Bank transfer | United States |
 Shef
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Platform takes ~15% per sale | — | — | Bank transfer | United States (selected cities) |
 CookUnity
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Revenue share per meal sold | — | — | Bank transfer | United States |
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All 3 home food platforms
Vetted platforms screen people before they can join
CookUnityA chef-to-consumer meal platform - vetted professional chefs earn from subscription meal sales prepared in CookUnity kitchens.
cookunity.com40 viewsShefSell home-cooked meals to neighbors - cooks pass food-safety certification and earn per dish in covered US cities.
shef.com55 viewsHotplateDrop-style sales for indie chefs and pop-ups - announce a menu, sell out timed slots, and keep the customer relationship.
hotplate.com37 views