Become a Chef — ChefMarket

Why ChefMarket?

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Keep 86.5%+ of Every Sale

We charge 3.5% + $0.75 per order. You keep the rest. No monthly hidden fees on Free tier.

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Your Own Chef Profile Page

Professional page with your story, photos, menu, hours, and reviews. Share it anywhere.

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Build a Real Reputation

Verified reviews from real customers. Top-rated chefs get priority placement and showcase opportunities.

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AI Marketing Assistant

Pro chefs get access to CloudFran's AI agent to find new customers, send targeted outreach, and fill your calendar.

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On-Demand Delivery

Professional chefs with commercial kitchens get access to DoorDash Drive for on-demand delivery to customers.

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Showcase Your Talent

Get featured on ChefMarket's homepage with a $999 Showcase package. Email blasts, priority placement, marketing kit.

Choose Your Plan

Free

15% commission

3 listings · Pickup only · Basic profile

⭐ Starter

$49/mo

12% commission

10 listings · Verified badge · Reviews · Hours

Pro

$149/mo

10% commission

Unlimited · Delivery · AI Agent · Priority placement

How It Works

Create your profile with your story, cuisine specialties, and photos

Add your menu listings with prices, descriptions, and pickup times

Customers browse, book, and pay securely through ChefMarket

You get notified, prepare the order, and mark it ready. We handle the rest

What Chefs Are Saying

★★★★★

"ChefMarket changed my life. I went from cooking for friends to $3,800 a month in my first 6 months. The platform handles everything — I just cook."

Maria G.

Home Chef · Mexican Cuisine · Chicago, IL

★★★★★

"As a professional chef, I was skeptical. But the DoorDash delivery integration and Pro tier AI marketing actually brought me 40 new customers in my first month."

James C.

Professional Chef · Asian Fusion · New York, NY

★★★★★

"I offer private dinner experiences and ChefMarket is the only platform that actually supports that use case. My calendar is fully booked 3 months out."

Sofia R.

Private Chef · Italian Cuisine · Atlanta, GA

Create Your Chef Profile

Free to join · No credit card required for Free tier

Chef Type *

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Home Chef

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Professional

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Private Chef

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Caterer

First Name *

Last Name *

Display Name *

Email *

Phone *

City *

State *

✅ Very Permissive

Illinois Cottage Food Operations Act

Revenue limit: $50,000/yr Pickup only for home chefs

Primary Cuisine(s) *

Years of Experience

Your Story * (max 200 words)

0 / 200 words

Subscription Plan

Terms & Legal Agreement

ChefMarket Chef Partner Agreement — By joining ChefMarket, you agree to: (1) Comply with all applicable cottage food laws, food safety regulations, and licensing requirements in your state and municipality. (2) Accurately represent the ingredients, allergens, and preparation methods of all food items. (3) Indemnify and hold harmless CloudFran Technologies, Inc., its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your food preparation, labeling, or delivery. (4) Maintain appropriate food handler certifications and permits required by law. (5) Not hold ChefMarket liable for income fluctuations, platform availability, or changes in local cottage food regulations. (6) Professional chefs using DoorDash Drive delivery are solely responsible for ensuring orders meet commercial kitchen and food safety standards required by DoorDash. See full Terms of Service for complete agreement.

I have read and agree to the ChefMarket Terms of Service, including the indemnification clause and cottage food law compliance requirements. *

I confirm I am 18 years of age or older and legally permitted to sell food in my state. *

I understand I am solely responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits, and that ChefMarket assumes no liability for regulatory compliance. *

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