# YourPantryChef — Smart Meals from Your Pantry

> Recipe generator using pantry ingredients to reduce waste and save money. (iPhone/iPad app by Kathryn Slater.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourpantrychef/id6791356715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kathryn Slater](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775689557)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourpantrychef/id6791356715/reviews.md

## What is YourPantryChef?

Tired of grocery runs or watching food go to waste? YourPantryChef turns what you already have into tasty, budget-friendly meals your whole family will eat.

Tell it what's in your kitchen and it instantly ranks real recipes by how much you already have — so dinner is a few taps away, not another trip to the store.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Add your ingredients and see recipes ranked by your Pantry Match
- Cook the whole recipe free: steps, servings, cost per serving and a Balance grade
- Add only the missing items to a shopping list and check them off
- Plan the week and get a grocery list built from your plan
- Filter by diet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and more)
- Track what you cook and the money you keep out of takeout

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
YourPantryChef is built for tired, budget-minded families. It starts from what you already have, keeps the core free, and never hides behind a black box: the Pantry Match, Balance grade and cost estimates are computed transparently from public nutrition and food-cost guidance.

YOURPANTRYCHEF PRO (optional subscription)
Unlock advanced diet and allergen filters, more saved recipes and meal plans, and larger households.
- Monthly ($3.99) or Annual ($24.99), each with a 7-day free trial
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation; the subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings

YourPantryChef is an educational cooking and meal-planning tool and does not provide medical or dietetic advice.

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Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/308/terms

## Key features

- Recipe suggestions based on pantry items
- Cost per serving estimates
- Dietary and allergen filters
- Weekly meal planning
- Smart shopping list generation
- Track cooking and savings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YourPantryChef Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| YourPantryChef Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about YourPantryChef

### What is YourPantryChef?

YourPantryChef is a cooking and meal-planning tool that suggests recipes based on the ingredients you have in your pantry. It helps reduce food waste and save money by planning meals and creating smart shopping lists.

### How does YourPantryChef help me save money?

By prioritizing recipes that use ingredients you already own, YourPantryChef minimizes the need for extra grocery trips and helps you use up existing food before it spoils. It also provides cost-per-serving estimates for each recipe.

### Can YourPantryChef help with dietary restrictions?

Yes, the free version allows filtering by common diets like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The optional Pro subscription unlocks advanced diet and allergen filters.

### What are the subscription options for YourPantryChef Pro?

YourPantryChef Pro is available as a monthly subscription for $3.99 or an annual subscription for $24.99. Both options include a 7-day free trial.

### How do I cancel my YourPantryChef Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time within your Apple ID Settings. The subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices does YourPantryChef support?

YourPantryChef is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is YourPantryChef updated?

The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 30, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically occur to improve features and fix bugs.

### Does YourPantryChef have ads?

No, YourPantryChef does not contain advertisements. The core functionality is free, with optional premium features available through a subscription.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-30

Fixes for subscribers:

- Fixed an issue where an active Pro subscription could be switched back to the free tier on its own. If this happened to you, your Pro features are restored automatically the next time you open the app — nothing to re-purchase.
- The Pro savings-by-week chart in your Rescue Log now shows your weekly totals correctly.
- More reliable start-up and sign-in.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-05

No release notes.

## More apps by Kathryn Slater

- [TribeFitCommunity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribefitcommunity/id6787751254)

All apps by Kathryn Slater: https://appshunter.io/developer/6775689557

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