# Shef: Local Chef Meal Delivery — Meals by local personal chefs.

> Local chef-prepared meals delivered to your door. (iPhone/iPad app by Shef, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shef-local-chef-meal-delivery/id1598007796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shef, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597869456)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4,538 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shef-local-chef-meal-delivery/id1598007796/reviews.md

## What is Shef?

We’re making mealtime simple, by connecting you with the best local chefs and delivering their prepared meals to your door. We vet the best local chefs, so you have access to an incredible variety of fresh, homemade meals for every taste and household.

## Key features

- Connect with local chefs
- Vetted chef selection
- Variety of homemade meals
- Direct meal delivery
- Simple mealtime solution

## What do users think of Shef?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🍔 Variety of homemade regional cuisines
- 🍲 Authentic and high-quality home-cooked meals
- 🚚 Reliable and convenient delivery
- 💪 Support for local home chefs and immigrant communities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and poorly designed app
- 🕰️ Inconsistent delivery times and order issues
- 🤖 Lack of responsive customer support
- 💳 Questionable billing and subscription practices
- 🗑️ Excessive use of single-use plastics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes on launch
- Issues with payment processing and order confirmation
- Inconsistent data and information across the app

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save and reorder favorite dishes
- Improved search and filtering options for chefs and cuisines
- Better order tracking and communication
- Streamlined subscription management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shef-local-chef-meal-delivery/id1598007796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-08-14, version 1.22*

Game changer for us!!  First timers and this made our evenings much easier and it was fresh and delicious!!

### 4/5 — Shifting delivery dates

*2026-07-23, version 1.22*

I picked one date for delivery, but during my ordering, the delivery date changed back and forth.  In the end, I submitted the order without knowing when my food would be delivered until I submitted the order.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-06-19, version 1.22*

First box I got:   1 chef cancelled with no time to pick something new, then sent me someone else’s box.  They promised to give me a new box experience on my next full order and lied.  They aren’t honoring anything they promise.  Do not use.  Expensive scam.

### 1/5 — Payment update

*2026-04-20, version 1.22*

Unfortunately I had an old card stored for payment and didn’t realize when the order was processed. They confirmed the order and then on the day on delivery for our weekly meals they informed me it was cancelled because of payment failure. I kept tracking the app messages nonstop to figure out where the delivery was and after much searching I finally found a chat with us feature where I was informed that the order didn’t go through.  The crazy part it still says order confirmed on the app and arriving today. Seems like an easy feature push notification or just communicate via messages on the app when there is a message feature.

### 5/5 — Great Meal Service

*2026-04-06, version 1.22*

Wonderful value

### 4/5 — Solid Food. App can be improved. Works

*2026-02-14, version 1.22*

Solid Food. App can be improved. Works

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-01-22, version 1.22*

One of the best apps I’ve used in awhile, haven’t encountered any bugs or any trouble yet and it’s easy

### 5/5 — Empowering App

*2025-12-27, version 1.22*

Shef is the medium which is empowering many chefs who otherwise couldn’t have been able to share their talents.

### 1/5 — Dont work here

*2025-12-10, version 1.22*

Went through the whole hiring process, spent money on food & all day cooking, was sent the wrong address to drop off my taste test & then ghosted. I reached back out to see what was happening and was immediately shooed away with no apology for wasting my time. I think she was embarrassed she messed up and didn’t want to apologize. Very disrespectful company, don’t waste your money trying to apply here they don’t care about you

### 1/5 — Buyer beware. Do not use!

*2025-11-12, version 1.21*

Lost order, no customer service support.  Ordered for the first time to send food to sick parents.  No tracking number provided.  When 3 hours passed after the delivery window , I tried to call and no number found. Emailed support and it said will get back in 24 hrs.  Found the chat option and the rep said it was delivered and sent me tracking info they had the whole time. Ordered was delivered 4 hours ago.  At the bottom of the tracking link were proof of photos. They were photos of the wrong house. Not one but two photos of two different house numbers and none of them match the delivery address. Ridiculous! I mention this to the rep and he said he needed to get in touch with the delivery service.  What more proof you need?? Then he disconnected me. I had to contact them all over again and they finally acknowledged the proof shows wrong house and will refund me and give me a $20 coupon. Really? I guess my parents can eat the coupon for dinner.  Buyer beware.

## Frequently asked questions about Shef

### What does Shef: Local Chef Meal Delivery do?

This app connects users with local personal chefs who prepare homemade meals. These meals are then delivered directly to the user's door, offering a convenient way to enjoy diverse and fresh food.

### How are the chefs selected?

The platform vets local chefs to ensure quality and culinary expertise. This vetting process allows users access to a wide range of fresh, homemade meals suitable for various tastes and household needs.

### Is there a cost to use the app?

The app itself is free to use. Users pay for the meals they order from the local chefs, with pricing determined by the chefs themselves.

### What kind of meals can I expect?

You can expect an incredible variety of fresh, homemade meals prepared by local chefs. The platform aims to cater to every taste and household, offering diverse culinary options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.22 — 2025-12-08

Fixes for minor bugs

### 1.21 — 2025-09-16

Fixes for minor bugs

### 1.20 — 2025-06-24

Fixes for Push Permissions

### 1.19 — 2025-06-05

Bug Fixes

### 1.18 — 2023-07-11

Bug fixes.

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