UpChef vs Chef Library

UpChef is the global marketplace for hiring a private chef — at home, on your terms. Browse verified private chefs near you, see their full menus and real reviews, chat with them directly in the app, and book securely. No agencies, no markup. WHAT YOU CAN BOOK • Private dinners and dinner parties • Catering for events and celebrations • Corporate lunches and office catering • Weekly meal prep • Buffets and large gatherings WHY UPCHEF • Verified chefs — every chef is checked before taking bookings • Real menus and prices, upfront — no surprises • Chat directly with your chef before you book • Secure in-app payment, protected by our cancellation policy • Available across 15 countries worldwide ARE YOU A CHEF? Join UpChef and build your own private-chef business. We take 0% commission — you keep 100% of what you earn. Set your own menus, prices, and schedule, and get bookings from clients near you. Private chef jobs, on your own terms. Download UpChef and discover private dining, wherever you are.

Chef Library is a private chef’s recipe workspace, built to keep every dish organised and ready for service. Save recipes manually, scan printed or handwritten recipes, or find recipes online and import them into your personal library. Add photographs, organise dishes with tags and collections, search by dish or ingredient, and follow clear step-by-step cooking instructions. Plan meals and services, build shopping lists from scaled recipes, track pantry items, and keep client allergy profiles close at hand. Chef Library can highlight common allergens found in recipe ingredients, helping you review dishes before service. Choose metric or imperial units and convert saved recipes to match your kitchen. Your recipes remain your own and can be backed up for safekeeping. Key features: • Personal searchable recipe library • Recipe scanning and photo import • Online recipe discovery and import • Ingredient scaling and unit conversion • Guided cooking mode with timers • Meal and service planning • Organised shopping lists • Client allergy profiles and allergen checks • Collections, tags and favourites • iCloud sync and complete backup Allergen information is provided as a helpful guide only. Always verify ingredients, packaging and cross-contamination risks before serving someone with an allergy.