PlatedIn vs Indulge Private Chefs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlatedIn
Discover and book local private chefs and home cooks for personalized in-home dining experiences. Browse profiles, explore menus, and enjoy customized meals prepared just for you. The platform also empowers chefs to showcase their skills and connect with clients.
- Discover local private chefs
- Browse chef profiles and menus
- Book in-home dining experiences
- Direct in-app communication
- Platform for chefs to showcase skills
- User-generated profiles and content
Read full descriptionHide full description
PlatedIn – Private Chefs, Made Personal PlatedIn connects you with local private chefs and home cooks for personalized, in-home dining experiences. Whether it’s a special occasion, a dinner party, or simply a night off from cooking, PlatedIn makes it easy to find the right chef for your table. Browse chef and home cook profiles, explore menus, view photos, and book directly in the app. From intimate meals to group gatherings, PlatedIn gives you access to talented local cooks who bring fresh, customized meals straight to your home. How It Works • Discover local private chefs and home cooks • View profiles, menus, and past work • Book chefs for in-home dining experiences • Communicate directly within the app • Enjoy meals prepared just for you For Chefs & Home Cooks PlatedIn also provides a platform for chefs and home cooks to showcase their skills, connect with new clients, and grow their business. Create a profile, share your work, and accept bookings from nearby customers. Designed for Everyone • Simple and intuitive interface • Light and Dark Mode support • Secure authentication • User-generated profiles and content • Reporting tools to maintain a safe community Whether you’re hosting, celebrating, or simply craving something special, PlatedIn brings great food and local talent together—right at your table.
Indulge Private Chefs
Book a vetted private chef for an in-home dining experience or special event. Browse chef profiles, view custom menus, and manage bookings and payments directly within the app.
- Browse vetted chefs
- View chef showcases
- Request bookings
- Review custom menus
- In-app payment processing
- Staff-overseen bookings
Read full descriptionHide full description
Indulge Private Chefs brings the world of luxurious private dining and catering to your phone. A vetted chef in your home, or for an occasion you are hosting. Browse approved chefs and their showcases. Request a booking, review menus personally prepared for you, and settle the check in the app. Chefs are personally vetted and every booking is personally overseen by Indulge staff. This is in-person hospitality in the United States, not delivery. For assistance: Home, then Contact Support. Indulge Private Chefs is operated by Bespoke Private Chefs Inc.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PlatedIn at 3 against Indulge Private Chefs's 1. PlatedIn also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlatedIn against 5.0 for Indulge Private Chefs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
PlatedIn ships an update every 5 days, Indulge Private Chefs weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | PlatedIn | Indulge Private Chefs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GigMePro LLC | daniel speiss |
Customer experience
PlatedIn
Indulge Private Chefs
In-app purchases
PlatedIn
No in-app purchases
Indulge Private Chefs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PlatedIn free?
Is Indulge Private Chefs free?
Which has better reviews, PlatedIn or Indulge Private Chefs?
Do PlatedIn or Indulge Private Chefs have ads?
Which is updated more often, PlatedIn or Indulge Private Chefs?
Other comparisons















