Crispy Chickpea and Lemon Tahini Kale Salad
This crispy chickpea and lemony tahini kale salad offers a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables and plant-based protein into your day, holding up well in the refrigerator for meal prep.
Meal prep, made human
Real meals from local chefs.
Friendly Foods helps chefs run their entire weekly operation while giving clients an effortless menu-by-text experience.
Weekly menu by SMSPersonalized portions and preferencesChef workflow from plan to delivery
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Sloppy Joe Bowls with Pickled Red Onion and Roasted Broccoli
A meal-prep friendly recipe for Sloppy Joe Bowls featuring crispy air-fried sweet potatoes, a savory ground meat mixture, and tangy quick-pickled red onions, served with roasted broccoli.
Oat Bake
A wholesome breakfast bake featuring steel cut oats soaked in almond milk, mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and warming spices, baked until golden and set.
Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries
A simple and healthy no-cook recipe for chia pudding, prepared with milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, then chilled and served with a topping of fresh mixed berries.
Homemade Lasagna Meal with Cheesy Broccoli and Garlic Bread
A comforting meal featuring homemade lasagna with a rich tomato sauce, tender cheesy broccoli florets, and savory garlic bread, perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Chipotle-Style Chicken Bowl
A flavorful and customizable chicken bowl inspired by Chipotle, featuring marinated chipotle chicken, cilantro lime rice, seasoned black beans, and fresh corn salsa, with optional fajita veggies and a variety of toppings.
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage
This Creamy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage is hearty, flavorful, and incredibly filling! While some might say soup alone isn’t enough for a meal, this recipe proves otherwise by combining protein, carbs, and fats into a perfectly balanced dish. It’s satisfying enough to enjoy on its own or pairs beautifully with a sandwich or salad.
Lodge Bread Chop Salad Remake
A remake of the popular Chop Salad from Lodge Bread, this dish is a perfect blend of herby, zingy, crunchy, and briny flavors. The versatile dressing can be made in advance and used for other salads throughout the week.
How it works
One platform, two clean experiences
For Clients
Review your menu in minutes, all from your phone.
Step 1
Get invited
Receive a secure link from your chef and verify your phone in seconds.
Step 2
Review weekly meals
Open your menu, adjust quantities, and confirm before lock time.
Step 3
Get timely reminders
Friendly SMS nudges arrive before the lock deadline so nothing is missed.
Step 4
Keep improving
Share feedback and update household preferences as your needs change.
For clients
Predictable meals, without friction
Menu links made for phones
No app install required. Open, choose portions, confirm, done.
Preference-aware by default
Allergens, household members, and delivery details stay in sync with your profile.
Clear timing and reminders
Menu lock windows and reminder messages reduce last-minute stress.
For chefs
Cook with operational calm
Plan, send, and track
See who has reviewed, who confirmed, and what still needs a nudge.
Shopping lists from real orders
Confirmed portions drive your shopping and cooking numbers.
Guided production workflow
Move from sanitation and prep to cooking, packing, and delivery with structure.
Operational proof
Built for real weekly cadence
Core pipeline
7 stages
Recipe → Menu → Send → Confirm → Shop → Cook → Deliver
Reminder cadence
24h + 3h
Automated lock reminders keep clients on track
Cook guidance
5 phases
Setup, prep, cook, portion, complete
Community voice
“I finally have one clear system for menu planning, confirmations, and delivery every week.”
Rafael, Echo Park, CA - Chef
FAQ
Common questions, answered clearly
Each client receives a personalized menu link by SMS and can review, edit quantities, and confirm before the lock window closes.
Transparency & trust
Clear communication, always
SMS disclosure appears during signup with easy access to Privacy and Terms.
Reminder messages are transactional and tied to menu lock and delivery workflow.
Clients can manage profile details and SMS preferences directly in account settings.
Chefs run menu, shopping, prep, and delivery with one connected operational thread.
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Chef-Prepared Meals, Delivered to Your Doorstep
Whether you are cooking for your community or ordering for your household, Friendly Foods keeps the experience warm, clear, and dependable from first menu to final delivery.