Become a Partner Chef with HomeCookedMeal

🍽️ Become a Partner Chef with HomeCookedMeal

Turn Your Passion for Cooking into a Flexible Income — From Your Own Kitchen

There’s something special about a home-cooked meal.

It carries a story — the spices your grandmother kept in a tin on the shelf, the recipe your family has made every Sunday for thirty years, the dish you’ve perfected after a hundred small adjustments.

It tastes like somewhere.

Like someone.

HomeCookedMeal was built on exactly that belief.

We’re Australia’s community marketplace connecting talented home cooks with local families hungry for food that’s made with real care — not a commercial kitchen, not a factory, not a reheated pouch.

Authentic meals, cooked by real people, delivered to their door.

And we’d love you to be part of it.

🌱 Why Partner Chefs Choose HomeCookedMeal

Every week, Partner Chefs across Australia open their kitchens, cook the dishes they love, and earn real income — on their own schedule, in their own space.

You cook. We handle everything else.

✅ Earn from meals you were already passionate about making

✅ Cook from your home kitchen — no commercial premises required in most cases

✅ Set your own menu, prices, and availability

✅ Orders are scheduled in advance — no unexpected rushes or walk-ins

✅ Delivery is handled entirely through our driver network

✅ Payments land in your bank account every week

✅ No joining fees, no monthly subscriptions, no hidden costs

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking for flexible income around school hours, a retired chef who still loves the craft, or a home cook who’s always been told:

“You should sell this.”

HomeCookedMeal gives you a real platform to do exactly that.

👩‍🍳 Who Belongs Here

Our Partner Chef community is wonderfully diverse.

You might be:

• A passionate home cook ready to share your cuisine with your neighbourhood

• A stay-at-home parent who wants meaningful, flexible income without leaving the house

• A retired chef or experienced cook who loves being in the kitchen

• A small food business or cloud kitchen looking for a new customer channel

• Someone who simply takes pride in feeding people well

What connects every Partner Chef isn’t credentials or a commercial kitchen — it’s genuine love for food, and a commitment to quality.

🚀 How It Works — Step by Step

Step 1 — Register as a Partner Chef

Download the HomeCookedMeal Partner App and create your account in minutes.

You’ll share the basics:

Your cuisine type
Your service area
How many meals you can comfortably prepare
Your bank details for weekly payments
Photos of your dishes

Think of it as setting up your own little storefront — one that customers in your area can discover and order from.

Step 2 — Kitchen & Food Safety Review

We take food safety seriously — and so do our customers.

Depending on your state, suburb, and local council, you may need:

Food Safety Certificate
Food Business Registration
Council Notification

Not sure what applies to you?

Don’t worry — this is one of the most common questions we get, and our team guides every new Partner Chef through it personally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a commercial kitchen?

In many cases, no. Home kitchens can be approved under local council regulations, and we’ll help you understand exactly what applies in your area.

Do I need a Food Safety Certificate?

Requirements vary by location. We’ll advise what’s needed and help you through the process, step by step.

Step 3 — Create Your Menu

This is the exciting part.

Your menu, your way.

You decide:

What dishes to offer
How to price them
What portion sizes to provide
Which days you’re available

You can update everything at any time — run a weekend special, take a break during school holidays, or introduce a new dish when inspiration strikes.

If you’d like help, our team can assist with:

Menu setup
Uploading dish photos
Pricing recommendations

Step 4 — Receive Orders

Once you’re live, customers in your area can:

Discover your profile
Browse your menu
Place orders in advance

You’ll receive notifications through the app, giving you plenty of time to prepare each meal fresh on the day.

No surprise rushes.

No last-minute chaos.

Just the pleasure of cooking food you know someone’s genuinely looking forward to.

Step 5 — Handoff & Delivery

When your food is ready:

Mark the order as Ready for Pickup in the app.
A delivery driver is notified.
The driver arrives at your location.
The meal is delivered directly to the customer.
The customer tracks delivery in real time.

You never have to arrange delivery yourself.

Just cook, hand it over, and let us take care of the rest.

💰 Earnings — Transparent and Simple

HomeCookedMeal retains a flat 10% platform fee.

You keep 90% of every order.

Order Value	Your Earnings	Platform Fee
$50	$45	$5
$100	$90	$10
$200	$180	$20

No hidden deductions.

No subscription fees.

No setup costs.

Delivery fees are paid separately by the customer and don’t affect your food earnings.

Payments are processed weekly and transferred directly to your nominated bank account.

You can track every order and your total earnings through the app at any time.

🛠 What We Handle So You Don’t Have To

Running a food business involves a lot more than cooking — and that’s exactly what HomeCookedMeal takes off your plate.

From the moment a customer discovers you to the moment their meal arrives, we manage:

✅ Technology platform

✅ Payment processing

✅ Order coordination

✅ Delivery logistics

✅ Customer support

✅ Marketing and promotion

✅ Onboarding assistance

Our onboarding team is available to help with:

Menu setup
Food photography guidance
Pricing questions
Compliance support

You focus on what you do best.

We’ll handle the rest.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a joining fee?

No. Joining HomeCookedMeal is completely free.

Is there a monthly subscription?

No. We only retain our small percentage from completed orders — if you’re not selling, you’re not paying anything.

Can I choose my own prices?

Yes. You set your own menu prices and can update them whenever you like.

Can I pause or take time off?

Yes. You control your availability entirely through the app.

Take a week off, restrict to weekends, or scale back during busy periods — it’s completely up to you.

Can I offer only weekend meals?

Absolutely.

Many of our Partner Chefs cook only on weekends or selected days.

There’s no minimum requirement.

Can I cook multiple cuisines?

Yes — you can offer as many cuisines and menu categories as you like.

Who owns my recipes?

You do. Always.

Your recipes remain entirely your intellectual property.

What if my council has specific requirements?

Some councils do have additional requirements depending on your suburb.

Our team has helped chefs across Australia navigate this — we’ll identify what applies to you and work through it together.

What if I need help getting set up?

Our onboarding team can help with:

Registration
Menu uploads
Dish photos
Pricing
Kitchen compliance
Technical issues

We can even schedule a one-on-one support session if you’d like a hand getting started.

📋 Simple Partner Requirements

To join our community, you’ll need:

✅ A genuine passion for cooking

✅ Consistent food quality and care

✅ Clean kitchen practices

✅ Basic food safety compliance (we’ll help you get there)

✅ Reliable communication

✅ A commitment to making customers happy

That’s it.

No culinary degree required.

No restaurant experience necessary.

🚀 Ready to Cook for Your Community?

Every great chef on our platform started with a simple decision — to share something they were already proud of making.

Your food deserves to be tasted.

Your kitchen deserves to earn.

And your community deserves a meal made by someone who actually cares.

👉 Download the Partner App & Register Here

homecookedmeal.com.au/page/become-a-partner-chef-with-homecookedmeal

👉 Questions?

Email us at info@homecookedmeal.com.au

Start your onboarding journey today.