Shelf Chef

Shelf Chef

Your Smart Kitchen Assistant

2 ratings
2 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 16 Apr 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 14, 2025
  • May 28, 2025

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This kitchen assistant helps you manage ingredients, reduce food waste, and discover recipes. It features AI-powered expiration date suggestions, a recipe generator based on available ingredients, and the ability to import recipes from websites. You can also find local food banks to donate expiring items.

Recipe collection and management
Pantry and ingredient tracking
AI expiration date suggestions
Recipe generator from available ingredients
Import recipes from websites
Food bank donation locator
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What's New in Shelf Chef

1.122

May 28, 2025

Updated search bar

User reviews

nice app

perf for finding recipes!

Best Recipe App

Best recipe app out there! The app gives you recipes based on items you have at home that are expiring soon. I haven’t found an app that does this until now. The only suggestion I have is that I wish there was some sort of location or category feature such as fridge, pantry, or freezer. I feel like it would be much easier to see which items were expiring the soonest. Otherwise, I can’t believe how underrated this app is.
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FAQ

What is Shelf Chef?

Shelf Chef is a free kitchen assistant app designed to help users manage recipes, track pantry ingredients, and reduce food waste. It offers features like AI-powered expiration date suggestions and recipe generation based on available items.

How does Shelf Chef help reduce food waste?

Shelf Chef helps reduce food waste by allowing you to track ingredient expiration dates and suggesting recipes that use items nearing their expiry. It also facilitates donations to local food banks for items that cannot be used.

Can I add my own recipes to Shelf Chef?

Yes, Shelf Chef allows you to add, edit, and save your own recipes to your personal collection. You can also favorite your most-used recipes for quick access.

Does Shelf Chef have ads?

No, Shelf Chef is a 100% free app and does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Shelf Chef support?

Currently, Shelf Chef is supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on May 28, 2025, with version 1.122.

How does the AI expiration date suggestion work in Shelf Chef?

Shelf Chef's AI uses image-to-text recognition to scan your ingredients. Once scanned, it generates an accurate expiration date for the item, helping you stay organized and prevent spoilage.

Is Shelf Chef suitable for beginners?

Yes, Shelf Chef is suitable for all levels of cooks. Its intuitive interface and helpful features like recipe generation make it easy to manage ingredients and find inspiration, regardless of your cooking experience.

What is the age rating for Shelf Chef?

Shelf Chef has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users. The app was released on January 14, 2025.