Hey Chef vs FAT BASTARD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey Chef
Easily order food ahead for pickup or delivery, customize your meals, and access exclusive deals. The app supports various payment methods and allows for order feedback.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Skip the line
- Exclusive offers
- Loyalty programs
- Customize orders
- Delivery options
- Multiple payment options
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With the Hey Chef mobile app you can: • Order ahead and skip the line • Benefit from exclusive offers and loyalty programs • Customize your order • Delivery options • Provide feedback • Pay with Google and Apple pay NOTE: Application features can vary by location.
FAT BASTARD
Order ahead for pickup or delivery to save time and skip the line. Earn rewards and free food with every purchase. Manage gift cards and find nearby locations easily.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Skip the line
- Earn rewards and free food
- Track points
- Manage gift cards
- Find nearby locations
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The Fat Bastard Burrito app is a convenient way to skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in so you can collect points and start earning free food with every purchase! Benefits of the app: • Save time by placing your order for delivery or pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Add your favourite meals for quick ordering. • Rewards: Track your points and redeem for free food. • Manage gift cards: Check your Fat Bastard Burrito gift card balance, add money, transfer balances between cards and view past purchases. • Find a location: See stores near you Available for all Fat Bastard Burrito locations in Canada.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hey Chef at 53% against FAT BASTARD's 38%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, FAT BASTARD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hey Chef | FAT BASTARD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aramark Canada Ltd. | Givex Canada Corp. |
Customer experience
Hey Chef
FAT BASTARD
Bugs and requests
Hey Chef
Reported bugs
11 issues- Does not send access code
- Does not send security code
- Does not send pin to log in
- Stopped working after recent update
- Became very glitchy after recent update
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- Order placed for closed restaurant
- Contact us button doesn’t work
- Glitches out when adding student card
- Won’t accept any payment method
- App must be restarted multiple times to see menu
- Technical difficulties message on iPhone
Requested features
5 requests- Add instructions for code input
- Add “order is ready” feature
- Better location services to find cafes
- More customization options for drinks (e.g., Starbucks)
- Allow users to schedule orders with clear indication of preparation time
FAT BASTARD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hey Chef
No in-app purchases
FAT BASTARD
No in-app purchases
