Home Chef

Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes directly to customers' homes. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Home Chef aims to simplify meal planning and grocery shopping by delivering everything needed to make home-cooked meals.

History

Home Chef was founded by Pat Vihtelic in 2013. Vihtelic started the company with the goal of providing a solution for busy people who want to cook and eat healthy meals at home, but don't have the time or energy to plan and shop for ingredients. The company has since grown to become one of the largest meal kit delivery services in the United States.

Services

Home Chef offers a variety of meal plans to suit different dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and calorie-conscious options. Each week, customers can choose from a rotating menu of over 15 recipes. The meals are designed to be cooked in about 30 minutes.

The company also offers a "Customize It" feature, which allows customers to swap, upgrade, or double up on proteins in select meals. In addition to meal kits, Home Chef offers add-ons like smoothie kits and fresh fruit baskets.

Business Model

Home Chef operates on a subscription-based model. Customers can choose to receive meal kits weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. The price per meal varies depending on the plan and the number of servings. The company delivers nationwide in the United States.

Reception

Home Chef has been well-received for its variety of meal options and the flexibility of its plans. It has also been praised for its easy-to-follow recipes and the quality of its ingredients.

See Also

• Meal kit
• Blue Apron
• HelloFresh