Munchery is designed to help users find a better way to prepare their meals each week. Rather than ordering out or making it themselves, Munchery users can find local chefs to cook for them. The application boasts rates as low as $22 per week. The chef buys the food, chooses the menu, prepares the dishes and delivers the meal. The user only has to pay and eat. The food can be delivered to their home or office. Munchery chiefs support locally grown foods as well. The user can also choose to receive a one time meal from a chef or set up recurring meals to receive something every week. The user can decide what meals they want or leave it up to the chef.
Munchery was founded in April of 2011 by Tri Tran and Van Tran. Based out of San Francisco, California, the application is intended to assist users in connecting with local chefs. By hiring a chef, the user can spend less time shopping for groceries and preparing meals. Instead, they can leave it all up to the chef who delivers the meals where the user wants them.
Munchery has found a way to allow users to save time and enjoy a good, healthy meal. The website provides users with a list of local chefs offering good prices on delicious dishes. The user is also given the freedom to choose whether they or the chef selects the dish for each meal. Munchery enables the user to manage their meal schedule as well, deciding where meals are delivered and whether they receive a one time meal or recurring meals each week.
The Munchery welcomes users with a rich design ad images of tasty foods. The homepage features a white background with a hardwood floor texture along the bottom. The user can also preview some Munchery chefs, their prices and images of the meals they make. The homepage asks the user for their zip code so they can begin reviewing available chefs. The user is presented with all the information they need in a neat, orderly design that includes a vibrant green color scheme.
A new user can join Munchery by clicking the white “Sign Up” link along the upper, right hand corner of the homepage. Doing so takes the user to the Munchery registration form. The form asks for a first and last name, email address and password. A small message at the bottom informs the user that by submitting their details they are automatically agreeing to the Munchery privacy policy and terms of service.
All users are invited to create a Munchery account for free. There are no subscription fees or purchase requirements. The website is not entirely free because the user must pay for the services of the chef they choose. Each chef lists meals with a price as well as a delivery fee. The user can purchase one meal or many. The size of each order and frequency is left up to the user.
Munchery offers users an easy way to find local chefs offering competitive prices and healthy dishes. Individuals with very little free time can really appreciate the convenience of Munchery, which helps eliminate the need to go grocery shopping and time required to prepare meals each day.