Srve vs Viva Chefs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Srve
Discover and book local chefs and Michelin-starred culinary experiences for any occasion. This app handles all the details to add a magical touch to your events, offering personalized service.
- Discover local chefs
- Book Michelin-starred chefs
- Curated culinary experiences
- Event planning assistance
- Personalized service
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Introducing SRVE: Your Culinary Companion, Always by Your Side. With Srve, you can access one-of-a-kind culinary experiences whenever and wherever you desire. Discover and book the services of local artisans and globally acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs, exclusively curated for your unique preferences. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or planning a special event, let Srve manage all the intricate details, adding that extra touch of magic to your occasion. Currently serving the Los Angeles area, our team is dedicated to delivering the utmost in warm hospitality experience - Team Srve What’s New
Viva Chefs
Connect with local chefs who prepare fresh, custom meals in your own kitchen. Enjoy delicious home-cooked food without the stress of cooking or cleaning. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Connect with local chefs
- Customizable menus
- In-home cooking and cleaning
- Freshly prepared meals
- Chef-curated grocery lists
- Direct chef communication
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Viva Chefs connects you with local chefs who cook fresh, custom meals in your kitchen—no stress, no mess, just delicious. Whether simplifying weeknight dinners, prepping meals for the week, or planning a special night in, Viva Chefs makes it easy to enjoy home-cooked meals without the hassle. It’s not a meal kit. Not delivery. It’s real food, made fresh—in your home. How It Works: Choose Your Chef Browse our list of talented chefs, check availability, and find the perfect fit for your tastes, needs, and lifestyle. Book Your Visit Pick a time that fits your schedule—your chef comes to you. Customize Your Menu Select dishes, personalize recipes, chat directly with your chef, and receive a grocery list curated just for your visit. Relax and Enjoy Your chef preps, cooks, and leaves your kitchen spotless—with 12–16 ready-to-eat meals made just for you. Welcome to Viva Chefs. Your Home. Your Chef. Your Way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Viva Chefs at 5.0 against Srve's 4.0. Viva Chefs also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ratings volume (24 vs 6). Srve's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Viva Chefs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Srve's written reviews are positive against 100% of Viva Chefs's.
Srve ships an update every 5 days, Viva Chefs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Srve | Viva Chefs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Srve, Inc. | Vivachefs Inc. |
Customer experience
Srve
Viva Chefs
In-app purchases
Srve
No in-app purchases
Viva Chefs
No in-app purchases
