Chef on the Block - Homemade Food Marketplace App

Our mission is to bring neighborhoods together through food

Buy Fresh Homemade Meals from Local Home Cooks Near You

Chef on the Block connects food lovers with talented home cooks in their neighborhood. Browse fresh, homemade meals available right now — hot and ready for pickup — and order directly from local chefs.

How It Works

Browse Local Home Cooks Nearby

See which neighborhood home cooks are live right now with hot, fresh homemade food ready for pickup near you.

Order Fresh Meals & Pay Securely

Place your order for homemade cottage food in seconds with secure payments. No delivery fees — just walk over and pick up.

Rate & Follow Your Favorite Local Chefs

Rate your favorite home cooks, follow the best local chefs, and get notified when they go live with fresh meals in your neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chef on the Block?

Chef on the Block is a neighborhood food marketplace app that connects food lovers with talented local home cooks. You can browse fresh, homemade meals and cottage food available right now in your neighborhood, order directly from local chefs, and pick up hot, fresh meals nearby.

How do I order homemade food near me?

Download the Chef on the Block app from the App Store, allow location access, and browse local home cooks near you who are live right now. Place your order with secure payment, then walk over and pick up your fresh homemade meal using your unique pickup code.

What is cottage food and is it safe?

Cottage food refers to homemade food products made in a home kitchen by local home cooks. On Chef on the Block, every chef goes through an application and verification process. Chefs can earn Kitchen Certified and Taste-Tested badges, and all transactions are handled through secure payments.

Can I become a local chef and sell homemade food?

Yes! Chef on the Block makes it easy for home cooks to sell fresh, homemade meals to their neighborhood. Apply to become a chef in the app, get verified, set your dishes and pickup windows, and start earning by sharing your homemade food with neighbors.

How does meal pickup work?

After placing your order, you receive a unique 6-digit pickup code. When the local chef marks your fresh meal as ready, you get a notification. Walk to their location during the pickup window, share your code, and enjoy your homemade food. No delivery fees — just fresh meals from your neighborhood.

Is Chef on the Block available in my neighborhood?

Chef on the Block is growing across neighborhoods in the United States. Download the app and check if there are local home cooks near you. If there are no chefs in your area yet, you can be the first to start cooking and selling fresh homemade meals in your neighborhood!

Get the App

Scan this QR code with your camera to download Chef on the Block

Available on iOS & Android

Ready to Eat Fresh, Homemade Food?

Join your neighborhood's home-cooked food community today. Browse local chefs, order fresh meals, and pick up homemade cottage food near you.

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