Case study
The Culinary Collective
The app that runs your personal chef business — in-home visits, weekly meal prep, and a recipe library your clients actually use.
Visit live siteThe challenge
Kitchen owners were coordinating visits, menus, and payments across texts, spreadsheets, and one-off payment links — creating friction for clients and extra admin work for the business.
The solution
We built a branded iOS and Android app with owner dashboards, live visit tracking, integrated payments, and a recipe library clients actually use — all in one place.
Overview
What we built
Running a personal chef business shouldn't mean juggling texts, spreadsheets, and payment links. The Culinary Collective puts bookings, menus, day-of updates, and payments in one branded app — giving clients a polished experience and giving kitchen owners the tools to run the business behind it.
For Clients
- Book in-home chef visits — one-time or recurring
- See upfront session estimates before anyone is surprised
- Track visits live — shopping, on the way, cooking, done
- Order weekly meal prep for pickup at the kitchen
For Kitchen Owners
- Branded app with custom accent color and owner dashboard
- Set hourly rates, minimum billable time, and fees
- Pause all customer orders or block dates for vacation and closures
- Integrated payments and payouts for completed visits and orders
Technical highlights
- Native iOS and Android apps with sign-in and in-app messaging
- Live visit status updates from shopping through completion
- Multi-role experience for clients, chefs, and business owners
Impact
One brand. One app. From menu to receipt — The Culinary Collective gives personal chefs and small kitchens a professional client experience without the admin chaos.
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