Eat better
with Little Chefy.

A tiny chef cooks every step on camera with you. 200+ real dinners from what's already in your fridge.

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Chefy, the Little Chefy clay chef, offering a plate of beef and broccoli

200+ real dinners.

Pick tonight's. Chefy cooks it with you, one step at a time.

Dress your chef

Looks and pets for Chefy and Chefina, earned by cooking. Never sold.

You made that.

Dinners from members' own kitchens.

Garlic butter pasta on a kitchen counter
★★★★★
Finally one that does not assume I know things

Every step is one thing. I never have to scroll back up with wet hands, which is the reason I quit the last two apps I tried.

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Maya ReyesCollege student
Beef and broccoli over rice at a family table
★★★★★
Weeknight dinners are back

It looks at a photo of my fridge and tells me what to make with it. We have ordered out twice this month instead of twice a week.

JP
Jordan ParkDad of two
Teriyaki salmon bowl
★★★★★
Good for odd hours

I cook after night shifts. Quiet, clear, no fluff. The dairy free swap actually changes the recipe instead of just dropping the cheese.

PN
Priya NairNurse
Chicken tikka masala with rice and naan
★★★★★
Taught me more than videos did

Watching the little chef do the step while I do it is weirdly effective. Three weeks in and I am not reading every word anymore.

LO
Luis OrtegaSoftware engineer
Shakshuka in a cast iron skillet
★★★★★
One handed cooking with a newborn

Timers that run themselves, big text, and it waits for me. That is everything I needed from an app this year.

HB
Hannah BrooksNew mom
Smash burgers and oven fries
★★★★★
Cheaper than I expected

Groceries for the week cost less than two delivery orders. The app is not why, but it is why I actually cooked.

DH
Darnell HayesGrad student
Thai basil chicken with a fried egg
★★★★☆
Small complaint, mostly love

Wish there were more vegetarian dinners. Otherwise it is the first cooking app I have opened more than twice.

EC
Emily ChenWorks from home

Before you download

How much money would I save?

Depends on your week. Slide it.

How often does dinner come from an app?
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3 times a week

Orders × 52 × the average order with fees and tip. Cooking at home those nights swaps the orders for groceries at about $5 a plate.

In a year you could save$2,900by cooking at home 3 nights a week.
A year on food delivery right now$3,600
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Is the trial really free?

Yes. Download it and try it free. If it is not for you, cancel from your App Store or Google Play subscriptions before the free period ends. You pay nothing and keep what you cooked.

I have never cooked. Can I actually do this?

That is who it is for. A tiny chef cooks every step on camera at your pace, every step is one thing you can tick off, and you can see, hear or smell when it is done. Most first dinners take under 30 minutes.

What's in the 200+ dinners?

Real weeknight food from six cuisines: stir fries, pastas, bowls, tacos, curries, sheet-pan dinners, soups and a few weekend projects. Every dish shows time, ease, calories and protein before you start.

Do I have to type my whole fridge in?

No. Snap your fridge or scan a receipt and the shelf map fills itself. Chefy tells you what to use first, at most one nudge a day, never on a night you cooked.

Does it handle allergies and health goals?

Tell Chefy once what you don't eat and every dinner skips it. Low sodium, gluten-free, high protein, dairy-free and diabetes-friendly toggles rewrite the recipe with tested swaps, and sodium, carbs, protein and fat show on every plate.

Can I add my own recipes?

Yes. Paste a link from TikTok, Instagram or any website, or type one in, and Chefy turns it into a cook along with steps and timers. Your own recipes sit next to the 200+ in the app.

Can my roommate or partner use it with me?

Yes. One kitchen, one shopping list and one set of alerts can be shared with up to five people. Everyone keeps their own Chefy, Looks and Memory Book.

Does it use AI, and what happens to my photos?

Yes, for the fridge snaps and your questions mid cook. Your kitchen lives on your phone; only the photo or question you send leaves it, and you can delete everything from Settings.

Tonight, you cook.

Join the cooks who became their own chef at home.

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Chefy offering a plate of beef and broccoli

Recipes

Dinners and bakes from all over the world. Every step and every amount, written so a first-time cook can do it, and the next step comes to you as you tick each one off.

Beef and Broccoli Stir FryChinese

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef seared fast in a glossy garlic sauce with snappy broccoli

25 min770 kcal42 g protein
ShakshukaMiddle Eastern

Shakshuka

Runny yolks in a smoky tomato sauce, salty feta on top

35 min750 kcal29 g protein
Seoul Bulgogi TacosKorean

Seoul Bulgogi Tacos

Sweet charred beef and tangy kimchi in warm corn tortillas

60 min550 kcal27 g protein
Garlic Butter PastaItalian

Garlic Butter Pasta

Silky spaghetti in golden garlic butter with a squeeze of lemon

20 min740 kcal25 g protein
Smash BurgerAmerican

Smash Burger

A crackly beef crust under melted cheese and sweet onions

20 min785 kcal38 g protein
Pork and Chive DumplingsChinese

Pork and Chive Dumplings

A crackly golden base, then juicy pork and garlic chives

50 min860 kcal30 g protein
Mapo TofuChinese

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a fiery red pork sauce that tingles on the tongue

40 min770 kcal30 g protein
Chicken KatsuJapanese

Chicken Katsu

A shattering panko crust around juicy chicken and sweet sauce

35 min600 kcal36 g protein
Teriyaki Salmon BowlJapanese

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Crackly salmon skin and sweet glaze over warm, tangy rice

25 min800 kcal37 g protein
Vegetable BibimbapKorean

Vegetable Bibimbap

Sesame vegetables and sweet-hot gochujang stirred into warm rice

60 min650 kcal25 g protein
Kimchi Fried RiceKorean

Kimchi Fried Rice

Tangy, smoky rice with crisp edges and a runny yolk on top

25 min570 kcal17 g protein
Spaghetti CarbonaraItalian

Spaghetti Carbonara

Silky, peppery egg and pecorino sauce hugging every strand

50 min840 kcal28 g protein
Classic LasagnaItalian

Classic Lasagna

Bubbling browned cheese over tender pasta and rich meaty sauce

145 min830 kcal43 g protein
Mushroom RisottoItalian

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy, flowing rice with deep golden mushrooms and parmesan

45 min850 kcal26 g protein
TiramisuItalian

Tiramisu

Cool, airy mascarpone cream over soft coffee-soaked ladyfingers

40 min815 kcal12 g protein
Coq au VinFrench

Coq au Vin

Tender chicken in a glossy red wine sauce with smoky bacon

120 min1300 kcal56 g protein
French Onion SoupFrench

French Onion Soup

Sweet, jammy onions in rich broth under a bubbling cheese lid

100 min710 kcal28 g protein
French CrepesFrench

French Crepes

Thin, buttery crepes with crunchy sugar and a squeeze of lemon

50 min740 kcal17 g protein
Quiche LorraineFrench

Quiche Lorraine

Silky bacon and Gruyere custard in a crisp, buttery crust

215 min480 kcal15 g protein
Chicken Enchiladas VerdesMexican

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Tangy roasted green sauce over soft chicken-filled tortillas

80 min630 kcal51 g protein
Pozole RojoMexican

Pozole Rojo

Silky red chile broth with tender pork and cold, crunchy cabbage

105 min660 kcal39 g protein
Chilaquiles VerdesMexican

Chilaquiles Verdes

Crunchy chips in tangy green salsa under a runny fried egg

35 min540 kcal16 g protein
Tres Leches CakeMexican

Tres Leches Cake

Cold, milk-soaked sponge under soft cinnamon-dusted cream

290 min465 kcal10 g protein
Lomo SaltadoPeruvian

Lomo Saltado

Smoky seared beef and crisp onion in a tangy soy glaze over fries

35 min650 kcal34 g protein
Beef EmpanadasArgentinian

Beef Empanadas

Flaky golden pastry around juicy spiced beef, egg and olives

110 min1070 kcal37 g protein
Ropa ViejaCuban

Ropa Vieja

Silky shreds of beef in a sweet tomato and pepper sauce over rice

140 min660 kcal41 g protein
Banana PancakesAmerican

Banana Pancakes

Crisp lacy edges, a soft banana center and warm maple syrup

25 min755 kcal19 g protein
Stovetop Mac and CheeseAmerican

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheddar sauce clinging to soft elbows under crunchy crumbs

25 min1030 kcal42 g protein
Diner Grilled CheeseAmerican

Diner Grilled Cheese

Buttery, crackly toast giving way to a river of melted cheddar

15 min580 kcal20 g protein
Buttermilk Fried ChickenSouthern

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

A shattering, peppery crust around juicy buttermilk-soaked chicken

60 min610 kcal42 g protein
Chicken and Sausage GumboCajun

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A dark, nutty, smoky broth with tender chicken and spicy sausage

120 min940 kcal42 g protein
Cajun Shrimp and GritsSouthern

Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Silky cheddar grits under spicy seared shrimp and bacon gravy

50 min650 kcal47 g protein
Turkey ChiliTex-Mex

Turkey Chili

Smoky, spoon-thick turkey chili under melting sharp cheddar

45 min600 kcal44 g protein
Soft Cinnamon RollsBaking

Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Pillowy cinnamon spirals under a warm, tangy cream cheese glaze

190 min905 kcal14 g protein
Banana BreadBaking

Banana Bread

A crackly sugar top over a moist crumb full of ripe banana

135 min310 kcal5 g protein
Chocolate Chip CookiesBaking

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crisp toffee edges, a chewy middle and pools of dark chocolate

85 min460 kcal5 g protein
Fudgy BrowniesBaking

Fudgy Brownies

A crackly paper-thin top over a dense, fudgy dark chocolate middle

115 min420 kcal5 g protein
Apple PieBaking

Apple Pie

Flaky butter crust around tender, tart-sweet cinnamon apples

380 min520 kcal5 g protein
No-Knead FocacciaBaking

No-Knead Focaccia

A crisp, olive oil fried crust around a soft, airy rosemary crumb

195 min350 kcal6 g protein
Cream SconesBaking

Cream Scones

A warm, flaky scone split open under cold clotted cream and jam

35 min700 kcal10 g protein
Crispy Falafel BowlMiddle Eastern

Crispy Falafel Bowl

Craggy, crunchy falafel with fluffy green centres and tahini

55 min770 kcal23 g protein
Chicken TagineMoroccan

Chicken Tagine

Tender chicken in sweet melted onions with salty lemon and olives

85 min760 kcal47 g protein
Chicken Shawarma BowlsMiddle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Charred, warmly spiced chicken over rice with cool tahini sauce

50 min915 kcal48 g protein
SpanakopitaGreek

Spanakopita

Shattering phyllo over a soft spinach and salty feta filling

95 min800 kcal35 g protein
Chicken Tikka MasalaIndian

Chicken Tikka Masala

Smoky charred chicken in a creamy, gently spiced tomato sauce

60 min1180 kcal46 g protein
Shrimp Pad ThaiThai

Shrimp Pad Thai

Chewy tamarind-glazed noodles with snappy shrimp and crisp sprouts

30 min960 kcal50 g protein
Chicken PhoVietnamese

Chicken Pho

Clear star anise broth over soft rice noodles and tender chicken

40 min540 kcal34 g protein
Jerk Chicken with Rice and PeasJamaican

Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Charred, fiery allspice chicken over creamy coconut rice and beans

75 min1070 kcal45 g protein
Jollof Rice with ChickenWest African

Jollof Rice with Chicken

Smoky tomato-red rice, fluffy grains and a golden chicken thigh

85 min850 kcal38 g protein
Filipino Chicken AdoboFilipino

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Tender chicken in a tangy, peppery soy and garlic vinegar sauce

75 min530 kcal30 g protein
Want more?

Keep cooking in the app

Chefy cooks every one on camera, right along with you, one step at a time.

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How it works

Four moves, one night. Most first dinners take under 30 minutes.

Chefy taking a photo of his open fridge
1Snap your fridge

One photo. He sorts it.

Open the door and snap it, or scan the receipt. The shelf map fills itself and Chefy knows what to use first.

  • Spots what is inside from one photo
  • Flags the chicken on its last good day
  • At most one nudge a day, never on a night you cooked
2Pick tonight

200+ real dinners, sorted for you.

Filtered to your time, your taste and what you already have. Every card shows minutes, ease and calories before you start.

  • Weeknight food from six cuisines
  • Allergies and diets skipped for you
  • Tap one and you are cooking
3Cook along

A tiny chef, on camera, every step.

He cooks the dish in his kitchen while you cook it in yours. Big words you can tick off, and you can see, hear or smell when it is done.

  • One thing per step
  • Timers only where you wait
  • Servings scale every amount
4Keep it

Snap the plate. It's yours.

Every dinner you make goes into your Memory Book with its photo. Earn Looks and pets for your chef as you go.

  • A Memory Book of every dinner
  • Rate it, cook it again in one tap
  • Dress your chef with what you earned
?Stuck mid cook

Just ask Chefy.

Sauce split, pan smoking, not sure if it is done. Text him like you would a friend who cooks. He answers from your kitchen and your recipe, and you keep cooking.

Onething per stepBig words you can tick off with a wet thumb.
Zerotyping your fridge inSnap it or scan the receipt instead.
200+real dinnersMost under 30 minutes, every one tested.
More in the app

Also in your pocket

The rest of what the app does, with the real screens.

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Bring your own recipes

Paste a link from TikTok, Instagram or any website, or type Grandma's in. Chefy turns it into a cook along with steps and timers, and it sits next to the 200+ in your Kitchen.

Cook it your way

Low sodium, gluten-free, high protein, dairy-free, diabetes-friendly. One tap and the recipe rewrites itself with tested swaps.

Your kitchen, on shelves

Snap it or scan the receipt and everything lands on its shelf with a date. An alert before food goes bad, and the dinner that uses it.

Memory Book

Every dinner you made, with its photo. Rate it, cook it again in one tap, and watch the book fill up.

Tonight, you cook.

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Chefy Academy

Plain answers, quick guides and the kitchen know-how nobody taught you, sorted by what you need: technique, food safety, storage, the pantry, eating well, money and the myths worth dropping. Read one tonight, cook better by dinner.

Why restaurant food tastes better than yours
Technique
Why restaurant food tastes better than yoursIt is not the recipe. It is four habits line cooks do without thinking, and you can copy all of them tonight.4 min read
How to tell when meat and fish are done
Technique
How to tell when meat and fish are doneThe temperatures that matter, where to put the thermometer, and the visual cues to use when you do not have one.5 min read
How to salt food properly, and how to fix it when you overdo it
Technique
How to salt food properly, and how to fix it when you overdo itWhen to salt, how much, which salt, and the rescue moves for a dish that went too far.4 min read
The five knife cuts that cover almost every dinner
Technique
The five knife cuts that cover almost every dinnerYou do not need culinary school. You need a sharp knife, the claw grip, and five cuts you can do without thinking.5 min read
Why your pan sticks, and how to stop it
Technique
Why your pan sticks, and how to stop itChicken that tears, eggs that weld to the pan, fish that falls apart. Almost all of it comes down to heat, oil and patience.4 min read
How long leftovers really last
Food safety
How long leftovers really lastThe three to four day rule, the two hour rule, and the one food that breaks the pattern.4 min read
How to store produce so it actually lasts
Storage
How to store produce so it actually lastsHerbs in water, berries unwashed, tomatoes on the counter, onions away from potatoes. The storage rules that double the life of what you bought.4 min read
Reheating leftovers so they taste like day one
Storage
Reheating leftovers so they taste like day oneThe microwave is not the problem. Using it for everything is. Here is the right way to bring back pizza, rice, fried food, pasta and more.4 min read
The pantry that makes dinner possible on a Tuesday
Pantry
The pantry that makes dinner possible on a TuesdayTwenty things to keep on hand so there is always a real dinner thirty minutes away, whatever the fridge looks like.4 min read
Dinners that are easy on blood sugar
Eating well
Dinners that are easy on blood sugarWhat actually flattens the after dinner spike, in plain language, with the plates that do it.4 min read
What a home dinner really costs versus delivery
Money
What a home dinner really costs versus deliveryThe fees nobody adds up, the real price of a plate at home, and the one cost that is actually worth paying for.4 min read
Five kitchen myths worth dropping
Myths
Five kitchen myths worth droppingWashing chicken, searing to seal in juices, oil in the pasta water. Here is what actually happens.4 min read

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