Shmeal
Personal chefs near you
Free
4.0.6for iPhone, iPod touch
Age Rating
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About Shmeal
Use Shmeal to connect with personal chefs in your neighborhood, so you can have amazing food experiences every day.
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PLEASE NOTE: Shmeal is only available in Chicago at this time.
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HOW IT WORKS
When you open Shmeal, you see the personal chefs in your neighborhood on a map. You tap on chefs to see their menus and send orders. After you're approved, you pick up from the chef's place, and enjoy!
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I am so impressed with the concept and functionality. I will definitely be using this app a lot more and am excited for it’s growth." -Woody (App Store Review)
"Meals by people who actually care. Seriously makes my life 100 times easier." -Nathan (App Store Review)
"I have ordered MANY unsatisfactory meals/food from UberEats and the like. I have never had a Shmeal I regretted buying." -Dan (App Store Review)
"Delicious and brilliant... I'm ready for a Shmeal revolution." -Chellinchen (App Store Review)
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WHY SHMEAL
• Connect with personal chefs in your neighborhood
• Have amazing food experiences every day
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PLEASE NOTE: Shmeal is only available in Chicago at this time.
—
HOW IT WORKS
When you open Shmeal, you see the personal chefs in your neighborhood on a map. You tap on chefs to see their menus and send orders. After you're approved, you pick up from the chef's place, and enjoy!
—
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I am so impressed with the concept and functionality. I will definitely be using this app a lot more and am excited for it’s growth." -Woody (App Store Review)
"Meals by people who actually care. Seriously makes my life 100 times easier." -Nathan (App Store Review)
"I have ordered MANY unsatisfactory meals/food from UberEats and the like. I have never had a Shmeal I regretted buying." -Dan (App Store Review)
"Delicious and brilliant... I'm ready for a Shmeal revolution." -Chellinchen (App Store Review)
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WHY SHMEAL
• Connect with personal chefs in your neighborhood
• Have amazing food experiences every day
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.0.6
Last updated on Jan 4, 2023
Old Versions
• Cooks can now add taxpayer ID in order to receive future payments
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
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Version History
4.0.6
Jan 4, 2023
• Cooks can now add taxpayer ID in order to receive future payments
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
4.0.5
Dec 27, 2022
• Fix for cooks unable to process payments
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
4.0.4
Dec 21, 2022
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Fixed issue with tapping on suggested meals
• Only meals available for preorder will now show up in suggested meals
4.0.3
Dec 9, 2022
• See suggested meals on the map when you open the app
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
• Updated cook profiles to better showcase your meals
• Can now enter referral codes from the "REFER" screen
4.0.2
Oct 20, 2022
- meals can now be priced up to $20
- meal prices can now be adjusted without posting a live meal
- referral code added to your account -- use to invite friends and earn $$
- fixed issue with remainder of $10 credit being removed if buying a meal for less than $10
- meal prices can now be adjusted without posting a live meal
- referral code added to your account -- use to invite friends and earn $$
- fixed issue with remainder of $10 credit being removed if buying a meal for less than $10
4.0.1
Sep 28, 2022
- Fixed issue where cooks could not uncheck days when scheduling preorder availability
- App now opens to map view to show cooks nearby who are taking preorders
- Cooks can now turn on "Taking Requests" to receive requests for menu items on their profile and set a weekly schedule to let eaters know when they're available
- App now opens to map view to show cooks nearby who are taking preorders
- Cooks can now turn on "Taking Requests" to receive requests for menu items on their profile and set a weekly schedule to let eaters know when they're available
4.0.0
Sep 21, 2022
- App now opens to map view to show cooks nearby who are taking preorders
- Cooks can now turn on "Taking Requests" to receive requests for menu items on their profile and set a weekly schedule to let eaters know when they're available
- Cooks can now turn on "Taking Requests" to receive requests for menu items on their profile and set a weekly schedule to let eaters know when they're available
3.0.3
Aug 20, 2022
- Eaters will be prompted to leave a review after their meal has been served
- Meals and Orders will not disappear from "Upcoming" tab after the meal time has passed
- Fixed crash when upcoming meal push notification is tapped
- Added account deletion within user settings
- Meals and Orders will not disappear from "Upcoming" tab after the meal time has passed
- Fixed crash when upcoming meal push notification is tapped
- Added account deletion within user settings
3.0.2
Jun 20, 2022
Fixed issue adding a new credit/debit card
Fix to selecting certain photos from phone library
Fixed to payment processing
Introducing Flex Pricing - Shmeals can now be priced between $5 and $15
Fix to selecting certain photos from phone library
Fixed to payment processing
Introducing Flex Pricing - Shmeals can now be priced between $5 and $15
3.0.1
May 2, 2022
Introducing Flex Pricing - Shmeals can now be priced between $5 and $15
3.0.0
May 1, 2022
Introducing Flex Pricing - Shmeals can now be priced between $5 and $15
2.4.0
Apr 20, 2022
- added FAQ (tap Help in Settings menu)
- cooks can now add Instagram and TikTok badges to their profiles
- added reviews to posts on the menu
- fixed issue with cancellations by cooks so all eaters will be notified by text
- cooks can now add Instagram and TikTok badges to their profiles
- added reviews to posts on the menu
- fixed issue with cancellations by cooks so all eaters will be notified by text
2.3.20
Feb 19, 2022
Fixed issue with order not displaying when shmeal is hidden from menu
Fix to read receipts in chat
Adjustments and fixes to sign up process
Fix to read receipts in chat
Adjustments and fixes to sign up process
2.3.19
Feb 3, 2022
Fix to issue with calendar
2.3.18
Jan 21, 2022
Fix to "On my way" button
Fix to duplicates in Upcoming tab
Fix to duplicates in Upcoming tab
2.3.17
Jan 2, 2022
Added certifications for cooks with kitchen checks, ServSafe, and professional chef qualifications on their account
Fix to follower notifications
Fix to follower notifications
2.3.16
Dec 11, 2021
Fixed issue with chat push notifications
Fixed issue with using phone number for "Forgot my password"
Fixed issue with using phone number for "Forgot my password"
2.3.15
Dec 4, 2021
Fixed issue with using phone number for "Forgot my password"
2.3.14
Oct 29, 2021
- push notifications now sent to followers the day before a meal
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
2.3.13
Oct 28, 2021
- push notifications now sent to followers the day before a meal
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
2.3.12
Oct 26, 2021
- push notifications now sent to followers the day before a meal
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
- updates to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
2.3.11
Oct 21, 2021
- push notifications now sent to followers the day before a meal
- changes to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
- changes to shmeal pricing
- aesthetic changes to buttons
2.3.10
Sep 20, 2021
- Adjustment to timing of push notifications for followers.
- Fix to menu refresh
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
- Fix to menu refresh
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
2.3.9
Sep 20, 2021
- Adjustment to timing of push notifications for followers.
- Fix to menu refresh
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
3,531
- Fix to menu refresh
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
3,531
2.3.8
Jun 21, 2021
Fix to Upcoming refresh
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
3,531
Introducing Eater Requests, a new way to get the meals closest to you in your neighborhood. Head to the Explore tab, and tap on a cook nearby to send a request. When you find a meal you want, tap Request, then choose a date and time for pickup.
With Eater Requests you're now able to request any meal that's been posted before on Shmeal! Request meals from the cooks closest to you in your neighborhood, and let them know which meals you want.
3,531
Shmeal FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Shmeal in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Shmeal.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Shmeal supports English
