How Livin Works

The easiest way to enjoy healthy, homemade meals.

Here’s how it works and what you can expect.

TLDR
(because you’re busy, that’s why you’re here!)

We match you with vetted personal chefs who prep fresh, affordable meals in your home, so you can focus on everything else.

Here’s how it works:
1. You pick the date, time, and menu.
2. Your chef shops, cooks multiple meals in one session, and cleans up.
3. You don’t lift a finger.

How much does this cost?

It can be as low as $20 per plate. Livin was built to make having a chef more accessible. If you're already using delivery apps or dining out, you can afford us. Check out the cost comparison below.

  • Stop Spending Hundreds on Delivery

    $25+ per serving
    Hidden fees
    Unreliable wait times
    Usually unhealthy

  • If You Had the Time to Cook, You Would

    $12 - $15 per serving
    Requires cooking and cleaning
    Wasted and unused meals
    Leaves a lot of trash

  • Avoid the Guilt of Yet Another Drive Thru

    $8 - $10 per serving
    Unhealthy
    Artificial and highly processed
    Leaves a lot of trash

  • Make Meals Better with Livin

    $20+ per serving
    Healthy and balanced
    Cooked by a pro
    Customized to your needs

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Where do the chefs come from?

We handpick pros with real culinary experience. Every chef is interviewed, background-checked, and personally reviewed by our Culinary Director, Chef Danielle, for cooking skills, cleanliness, and hospitality.

What’s on the menu?

Balanced meals with fresh ingredients—think lean protein, veggies, and grains. Don’t love something? Swap it out or request your favorites. Menus update monthly, but subscribers keep access to their top picks.

Do chefs use my kitchen gear?

Yes, usually your pots, pans, and containers. Just note anything off-limits in your profile, and your chef will adjust.

How do I start?

Click “Sign Up,” choose your plan, pay, and set your time and menu. Done!
Here’s a bit more detail:

  • Start by telling us what you need: number of dishes, servings, any add-ons (like organic), and how often you want service.

    Choose a one-time visit or a flexible subscription—payment is based on your selections.

  • After payment, you’ll get service credits you can use anytime. Each credit can be scheduled for a different date, start time, and customized menu. Subscribers can also request their preferred chefs.

  • Before your first service, complete your Family & Kitchen profile to share allergies, dietary needs, preferences, and available kitchen tools. This ensures your chef comes fully prepared.

How soon can I book?

Just 48 hours' notice! Need meals next week but it’s already Friday? We’ve got you.

Do you deliver?

Nope—and that’s on purpose. We believe in fresh, customized meals made right in your home. It’s better that way.

Do I have to subscribe?

You don’t have to subscribe— but it comes with some pretty great perks.

If you do subscribe (weekly or monthly—your choice!), you'll get:

  • 10% off all services with monthly payment

  • The ability to request your favorite chefs

  • A personalized menu based on your favorites, even as monthly menus change

  • Flexible plans—adjust, pause, or cancel anytime

Plus, we only require one service per month to keep your subscription active. Easy!