Shmeal

Shmeal

Personal chefs near you

55 ratings
36 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 10, 2017
  • January 4, 2023

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Discover and order from personal chefs in your local area for unique culinary experiences. Browse menus, place orders, and pick up delicious, home-cooked meals directly from chefs. Enjoy restaurant-quality food made with care, right in your neighborhood.

Connect with neighborhood personal chefs
Browse chef menus
Send meal orders
Pick up meals from chef's location
Enjoy unique food experiences
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What's New in Shmeal

4.0.6

January 4, 2023

• Cooks can now add taxpayer ID in order to receive future payments • See suggested meals on the map when you open the app • Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals • Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen • Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals • Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals

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User reviews

A fun thing to try in Chicago

I've ordered two meals so far and they were both excellent. It's also a good way to get you out on your bike and meet some real people, try some new things. I hope the concept succeeds, as Airbnb and Uber have, because I'd like to see it stick around. My only complaint is that it's really difficult to find where to add reviews for your orders in the app (answer: click the hamburger menu top-left, and then click "History")
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What a great concept

So far my experience has been amazing. The cooks are friendly and so maybe options in just a quick walk. The food is also very delicious. Can’t wait to continue trying new foods!

the best!!

an amazing app to try all kinds of foods!
every chef i met wit was kind and all the food as a 10/10!

Such a great app!

I get super busy a lot of times - between being a mom, working, taking care of home, running errands and all those other things - life gets crazy. As much as I would love to be in the kitchen every day, it’s just not reality. This app gave me the ability to still have good home cooked meals, from all over the world, and not feel guilty about having to “eat out.”Each day of the week there are different things being offered in different parts of the city; there is so much to choose from and getting a chance to meet the cooks is always a pleasure! I’ve had the opportunity to try so many good international dishes! The best part - the prices are reasonable as well! Love Shmeal!
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Great app

I love how you were able to try so many different authentic dishes! Everyone whose dish I tried did an excellent job and was extremely friendly. The food is made right before you get there so it was hot out of the oven. I can’t wait to see the new chefs and home cooks they can recruit

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FAQ

What does Shmeal do?

Shmeal connects you with personal chefs in your neighborhood. You can browse their menus, send orders, and pick up delicious, home-cooked meals directly from the chefs. It aims to provide amazing food experiences every day.

How do I use Shmeal to order food?

When you open Shmeal, you'll see personal chefs in your area on a map. Tap on a chef to view their menu and send an order. Once your order is approved by the chef, you can pick up your meal from their location.

Is Shmeal available everywhere?

No, Shmeal is currently only available in Chicago. The app focuses on connecting users with chefs within their specific neighborhood.

What kind of food can I expect from Shmeal chefs?

You can expect high-quality, home-cooked meals prepared by individuals who care about their food. Users have reported very satisfactory experiences, often preferring Shmeal meals over those from other delivery services.