ManyPlates is a food marketplace that connects people with independent, verified chefs for bespoke bulk meals — perfect for weekly meal prep or special events. Instead of generic recipes, customers order authentic dishes cooked exactly to their taste, from smoky Nigerian Jollof to Caribbean Jerk Chicken, by the litre, kilogram or platter.

The platform bridges home cooks and culinary masters, letting customers personalise every order — spice levels, ingredient swaps and specific flavour profiles — while chefs manage bulk orders and grow their independent businesses. With verified chefs, direct customer-to-chef messaging and a premium mobile experience, ManyPlates delivers restaurant-quality dining at home prices.

What I built

• Two-sided marketplace connecting customers with vetted independent chefs
• Bespoke ordering system with custom notes for spice levels, ingredient swaps and dietary needs
• Volume-based ordering (litre, kg, platter, pax) for cost-effective bulk meal prep and events
• Native mobile apps (iOS & Android) with chef preparation Stories and order tracking
• Chef vetting, ratings and reviews system for trust and quality assurance
• Cuisine discovery across West African, Caribbean, Asian Fusion and Mediterranean menus
• Weekly meal plan management and subscription options