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Are you ready to immerse yourself in a transformative culinary mentorship experience?

Aspiring chefs have the opportunity to gain invaluable career-building experiences alongside acclaimed culinary professionals with Resident Chef by Cookin.

This exclusive experience pairs one Cookin chef with a renowned culinary master to create a one-of-a-kind tasting menu at one of Toronto’s top restaurants. Participants not only collaborate in crafting this unique dining experience, but they also receive hands-on mentorship and guidance in the lead-up to the event, setting the stage for their future success in the culinary world.

Resident Chef is a once-in-a-lifetime immersive hospitality master class for one lucky Cookin chef.

This season’s collaboration is with Chef Victor Barry at his restaurant Piccolo Piano Pizzeria on November 25th, 2024.

Enter for a chance to become our next Resident Chef in the link below! Entry requirements apply.

�https://blog.cookin.com/become-the-next-resident-chef-with-victor-barry-of-piano-piano/

A well-executed limited-time digital drop event can significantly boost food sales 👀

Cookin-powered drops provide chefs with a user-friendly online storefront that simplifies ordering, inventory management, delivery, pickup, and payment processing. These storefronts can operate on a pre-order basis, allowing chefs to manage demand effectively and enhance operational efficiency.

Additionally, the Cookin platform includes valuable marketing tools, such as the ‘Notify Your Network’ SMS feature, which enables chefs to communicate drop details directly to their customers.

J.R.'s story is just one example of the remarkable opportunities our platform provides for chefs looking to innovate and connect with their communities. To learn more about J.R. and his culinary journey, be sure to check out our blog post.

https://blog.cookin.com/jrs-cookin-powered-drop/

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new ✨Notify Your Network✨ feature in the Cookin Business Manager mobile app.

This tool is designed to help chefs increase sales by communicating directly and effortlessly with their customers.

https://blog.cookin.com/cookin-notify-reach-your-customers-instantly/

Not everyone is a professional photographer or has expensive lighting, cameras and food styling skills. But we also know that Cookin storefronts with high-quality, consistent photos tend to do better.

Luckily, Cookin’s constantly evolving platform helps you at every step of your food-selling journey. And our new AI-powered Food Photo Enhancer is no exception.

https://blog.cookin.com/ai-food-photo-enhancer-make-your-food-more-photogenic/

Resident Chef, in partnership with American Express Canada, brought together community-selected Cookin chef Zulfikar Fahd and renowned chef Nuit Regular at her Michelin-recommended restaurant Kiin Toronto, for an unforgettable collaboration.

This exclusive one-night culinary event not only provided a hands-on mentorship opportunity but also showcased a unique tasting menu that left guests in awe.

Zulfikar Fahd, the featured Resident Chef, drew inspiration from his Indonesian heritage and family recipes. Signature dishes like Beef Rendang and Ayam Goreng beautifully reflected his culinary journey and cultural roots.

Learn more about Fikar’s unforgettable mentor experience on our blog. https://blog.cookin.com/resident-chef-by-cookin-nuitregular-zulfikar/

Creating an exceptional menu 🍝🍽️ involves more than just offering high-quality food, it requires thoughtful planning and strategic choices to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.😍❤️ To design a profitable food delivery menu, you need to: ⤵️

1️⃣ Emphasize variety and choice
2️⃣ Offer approachable dishes
3️⃣ Focus on a specific cuisine or food style
4️⃣ Cater to dietary preferences
5️⃣ Utilize ingredient synergy

https://blog.cookin.com/tips-for-creating-a-profitable-food-delivery-menu/

Empower a local chef and vote for one of these talented Cookin chefs to take up residency at Kiin Toronto with Chef Nuit Regular for an exclusive, one-night-only dining experience. 🍽️✨

No purchase is required to vote! Only the first vote per user will be counted towards the final results. Voting closes on May 26. The winner will be announced on May 28 on our Instagram.
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What is Resident Chef? 🧑‍🍳⤵️
It is a one-of-a-kind dining experience where a community-voted Cookin chef teams up with a renowned celebrity chef for one night only.

VOTE HERE 👉 https://cookin.onelink.me/jVKJ/obl8682w

Meet Zulfikar, a former marketing and advertising professional who has reinvented himself as the celebrated chef behind Java Bali Kitchen, a thriving hub of Indonesian cuisine in Toronto.

Read about his food journey here: https://blog.cookin.com/zulfikars-journey-with-cookin-a-success-story-of-java-bali-kitchen/

Introducing the George Brown Student Startup 🚀🍽️ powered by George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts and Cookin.

Together, we’re empowering aspiring chefs to explore their entrepreneurial side as they venture into the world of food business ownership. In collaboration with this mission, GBC has hosted a month-long competition mentored by Chef John Higgins and the student champions will operate their own food business through the Cookin platform.

The store will operate from May 6 to the end of June. Each week, a new chef will operate the store and have their menu available for delivery and pick-up.

We are accepting pre-orders now! Support emerging chefs in your community.

https://blog.cookin.com/gbc/

TikTok-famous food critic Keith Lee recently reviewed Afro's Pizza in downtown Toronto and left an enormous tip for Rodney Best and Nathan Wang, the chefs behind the Detroit-style pizza.

Check out what menu items Keith tried and taste the hype for yourself! 🍕🔥
https://blog.cookin.com/tiktok-famous-food-critic-keith-lee-rates-afros-pizza/

Introducing a game-changing feature on our web storefronts - Pickup is now available! 🙌🎊

With this new feature, your customers have the option to either have their meals delivered or pick them up directly from your location! Read more about the product features on our blog here: https://blog.cookin.com/pickup-feature-now-available-on-cookin-web-stores/

At Cookin, we're committed to simplifying the journey for food entrepreneurs to launch and expand their online food businesses. Stay tuned for more app innovations!

Starting your food delivery business isn’t just about creating delicious meals; it’s about connecting with people and creating memorable experiences.

Cookin offers you the chance to start something special. Let’s work together to make your culinary dreams come true.

Cookin - Get locally-made food delivered Cookin is a food delivery marketplace. Find the best ready-to-eat meals directly from local chefs, cooks and food creators that you can’t get anywhere else.

CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Around the world in 10 comfort foods!

Explore cherished recipes shared by five of our talented chefs, as featured by The Globe and Mail. These dishes hold a special place in their hearts, symbolizing shared moments with family and friends. 🍽️🌎

Discover the recipes below also available for delivery through the Cookin app!

Zulfikar Fahd - Grandma's Soto Ayam
Suman Ali Sayed - Labneh Badinjan
Maria Polotan - Maranao Beef Rendang
Aiko Jones - Bajan Roasted Fish and Mac Pie
Paul Sanchez - Costa Rican Chifrijo

Comfort food cravings: Ten recipes from Canadian cooks that make them feel at home The Globe asked 10 Canadian home cooks and chefs to share their go-to recipes for a taste of comfort

CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Around the world in 10 comfort foods!

Explore cherished recipes shared by five of our talented chefs, as featured by The Globe and Mail. These dishes hold a special place in their hearts, symbolizing shared moments with family and friends. 🍽️🌎

Discover the recipes below also available for delivery through the Cookin app!

Zulfikar Fahd - Grandma's Soto Ayam
Suman Ali Sayed - Labneh Badinjan
Maria Polotan - Maranao Beef Rendang
Aiko Jones - Bajan Roasted Fish and Mac Pie
Paul Sanchez - Costa Rican Chifrijo

Comfort food cravings: Ten recipes from Canadian cooks that make them feel at home The Globe asked 10 Canadian home cooks and chefs to share their go-to recipes for a taste of comfort

Last week, we hosted a media event at Cirillo’s Academy to mark the beginning of our partnership with Sobeys.

Seven Cookin Chefs took part, with four of them conducting hands-on cooking demonstrations featuring home-cooked meals using Sobeys ingredients. They highlighted the diverse local food scene in Toronto.

This event wasn't just about sealing a partnership –it was a celebration of local food creators and the culinary spirit that defines Toronto.

Together, Sobeys and Cookin are committed to empowering local food creators, supporting families, and bringing people together through food.

This event is just the beginning of our shared story. Stay tuned for many exciting upcoming activities and offers.

Chef Miheer is sharing the flavours that defined his upbringing with the Cookin community. With extensive training in European kitchens and a passion for Indian cuisine, Chef Miheer began crafting meals inspired by his roots right from his home kitchen. This venture quickly gained popularity, leading to the creation of his Toronto restaurant, Curryish Tavern.

For one night only, we're partnering with Chef Miheer to bring you reimagined Indian classics right to your doorstep.

Pre-order Chef Miheer Shete's Drop now on the Cookin app.
📆 Delivered Monday, January 15th.
👉 Limited quantities.
🍽️ Ready-to-eat.

Curryish Tavern’s Chef Miheer Shete Professionally trained in French cuisine, Chef Miheer had never worked in an Indian kitchen. In 2020, he turned his idea of preparing meals inspired by his Indian roots into a reality, working out of his home kitchen. This venture quickly gained popularity, leading to the creation of Curryish Tavern...

🍽️ At Cookin, we believe in the power of food to unite and strengthen communities. This holiday season, we're proud to support The Stop Community Food Centre's vital mission to ensure that every member of our community has a place at the table.

Click the link in our bio to make a donation and double your impact. Together, let's spread warmth, unity, and nourishment during this festive season. ⤵️❤️
www.thestop.org/give

Support Our Community This holiday season help everyone in our community have a seat at the table. In the last year, The Stop served over 76,000 healthy, culturally appropriate meals to our neighbours here in West Toronto. As food costs continue to increase, we need your support to ensure that every person in our communi...

We’re teaming up with Sobeys!

Our mission is to empower local chefs and inspire customers with incredible food experiences.

And by joining forces we’ll be able to promote diverse food culture like never before, support local culinary talent and entrepreneurs, and offer customers a variety of thrilling offers centered around authentic and personal culinary experiences.

Together, we’re creating a vibrant food community revolving around local chefs and delicious cuisine. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come!

Read more about this strategic partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gd4CxqVF

Experience the true tastes of Thailand with Chef Nuit Regular, the renowned Co-Owner and Executive Chef behind Toronto's beloved Thai restaurants - Pai, Kiin, Chaiyo, Sukhothai, and By Chef Nuit Events & Catering.

With features in Toronto's MICHELIN guide, the prestigious title of Thai SELECT Ambassador, and recognition as one of WX Network's Top 100 Powerful Women in Canada, Chef Nuit is a force on multiple fronts. So let us bring Chef Nuit's Thai flavours to your doorstep.

Don't let this culinary experience pass you by. Secure your spot for Chef Nuit's exclusive 4-course meal by placing your pre-order now.

Delivered Monday, November 20th.
Limited quantities. Ready-to-eat.

https://bit.ly/3uhkCeX

MENU ⤵️
🥬Thai Lettuce Wrap
🍛Gaeng G*i Saifak Tong ✨Chef Nuit's Mom's Chicken & Squash Curry✨
🍽️Yum Sum-O (Pomelo Salad)
🥢Kanom Man Sampalang (Steamed Cassava Cake)
👉Add on: signed Kiin Toronto Cookbook

“We started making 20 pizzas from Monday to Thursday, and on Fridays, Sasha and I made 40. The demand skyrocketed right away—soon, we were the only company on the app that was selling out almost a week in advance. We had to develop a waitlist. I was so motivated by the momentum. People were talking about us, and they loved our food.”

This is a testament to the dedication and hard work that Adam and Sasha bring to their kitchen every day. See for yourself, check out Hooray for Pizza Day on the Cookin app!

https://torontolife.com/memoir/fire-dream-job-hurray-for-pizza-day/

“I almost died in a fire. It inspired me to pursue my dream of making pizza for a living” Adam Ward and his fiancée narrowly survived the fire that destroyed their apartment. Ward was despairing until he remembered the one thing that always brought him joy: pizza

Only a few meals left!! Pre-order now on the Cookin app. 4-course dinner. Delivered, Tuesday, October 24. One day only. Limited quantities. Ready-to-eat. Chef Victor Barry. Piano Piano Restaurant.

https://lnkd.in/gCc2gd57

"When it comes to new and innovative ideas coming to Dallas, a new app is looking to change the food delivery industry." - CW33 TV

Cookin launches US headquarters in Dallas Toronto- based food delivery app, Cookin’, is looking to change the way people interact with their food and the people behind it.

Say goodbye to uninspiring fast food delivery. Try Cookin.

Homemade meals made by professional home cooks, delivered with all the personal touches that make home-cooking so special. No prepping, no cooking, just eating.

Home cooking is cooking that feels good.

Creator and foodie Ryan Hinkson is trying the best eats on Cookin and sharing what home Cookin means to him. But in true EatFamous fashion, Ryan is going to go out and explore what Cookin means to others.

Tastemakers is a content series that spotlights notable food personalities from our community who share their perspective on why the world
needs more home Cookin.

Ryan Hinkson | Tastemakers Episode 4 Creator and foodie Ryan Hinkson is trying the best eats on Cookin and sharing what home Cookin means to him. But in true EatFamous fashion, Ryan is going to ...