The taste of home, verified.
Book a verified African private chef to cook in your home. Every chef is ID, food-hygiene, allergen and insurance checked — and every payment is held in escrow until you confirm the meal.
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How Cook4Me Works
From discovery to delivery — every step is handled on our platform so you can focus on enjoying the food.
Search for a Chef
Browse our marketplace of verified chefs in your area. Filter by cuisine, location, and rating.
Chat & Negotiate
Message the chef in-platform. Discuss your menu, dietary needs, and agree on a price and delivery time.
Confirm & Pay
Lock in your agreement. Your payment is held securely in escrow until delivery is confirmed.
Chef Cooks
Your chef prepares your meal fresh in their kitchen — with skill, care, and authentic technique.
Delivered & Enjoyed
Your meal arrives at your door. Confirm delivery and payment is released to your chef.
Authentic African Cuisines
From the smoky suya stalls of Lagos to the tagine pots of Fès — our chefs bring every corner of Africa to your table.
Nigerian
Jollof Rice, Egusi Soup, Suya, Pounded Yam
🇬🇭Ghanaian
Fufu, Kelewele, Groundnut Soup, Waakye
🇿🇦South African
Braai, Bunny Chow, Bobotie, Pap & Chakalaka
🇲🇦Moroccan
Lamb Tagine, Couscous Royale, Bastilla, Harira
🇪🇹Ethiopian
Injera, Doro Wat, Kitfo, Shiro Wat
🇸🇳Senegalese
Thieboudienne, Yassa Poulet, Mafé, Pastels
🇰🇪Kenyan
Nyama Choma, Pilau Rice, Ugali, Chapati
🇩🇿Algerian
Couscous, Merguez, Shakshuka, Brik
🇨🇮Ivorian
Attiéké, Kedjenou, Garba, Aloco
🇪🇬Egyptian
Koshary, Ful Medames, Molokhia, Feteer
🇹🇿Swahili Coast
Pilau, Biryani, Mchuzi wa Samaki, Zanzibar Mix
🇿🇼Zimbabwean
Sadza, Muriwo, Dovi, Mazondo
Why Cook4Me is Different
Verified Chefs Only
ID, Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene, allergen awareness training and public and product liability insurance — all checked before a chef can take a single booking.
How this works →🔐Escrow Payment Protection
Your payment is held securely in escrow and only released to the chef after you confirm delivery. Payments are processed by Stripe — we never see your card details.
How this works →💬In-Platform Communication
All chat stays within our platform — no personal contact details shared. Safe, monitored, and structured for your protection.
How this works →📋Structured Agreements
Once you negotiate, our system generates a clear agreement including menu, price, delivery time, and special requirements.
How this works →🥗Dietary Safety
Discuss allergies, dietary restrictions, and preferences directly with your chef before a single ingredient is touched.
How this works →Ratings & Reviews
Every completed order is reviewed on food quality, delivery, and communication — so you always know who you're booking.
Discover Authentic African Food 🍽️
No more compromise. Cook4Me connects you directly with skilled African chefs who cook the real thing — from scratch, with love, in your home or theirs.
- 🔍 Browse verified African chefs by cuisine and location
- 💬 Chat, negotiate, and customise your menu
- 🔐 Secure escrow payment — pay safe, eat safe
- ⭐ Rate and review after every meal
Share Your Culture. Earn From Your Craft. 👨🍳
Cook4Me is built for African chefs — to showcase your heritage, build a reputation, and earn on your own terms. Your food tells a story. Let the world taste it.
- 🪪 Create your profile and list your signature dishes
- 💷 Set your own menu, pricing, and availability
- 💬 Communicate with customers in-platform — safely
- ⭐ Build your ratings and grow your client base
Ready to taste Africa?
Whether you're craving authentic African food at home or you're a chef ready to cook for your community — start here.
I'm a Food Lover
Find and book an African chef for your next special occasion or meal at home.
I'm a Chef
Share your culture and earn from your craft. Apply to join our verified chef network.
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Browse chefs, message them, pay securely and confirm delivery — all from the app. Free on Android.
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Not ready to book?
We verify chefs slowly and on purpose — ID, food hygiene, allergen training and insurance, every time. Tell us where you are and we will email you the moment one is cooking near you.
The Soul of Africa,
Cooked for You 🍲
Hand-vetted African chefs. Secure payments. Authentic food, cooked with love and pride.