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Private chefs and home cooks near you.

Dinners cooked in your own home, meals for the week ahead, cakes and snacks to collect. Choose, send a booking request and only pay once the chef accepts.

  • No account needed
  • Only pay once the chef accepts
  • Arrange payment directly with the chef
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What you can order

How it works

Ao Lume puts you in touch with the chef and keeps the request organised. The chef sets the price; payment is arranged directly with the chef.

  1. Find someone cooking nearby

    Search your area or explore the map, and see menus, prices and reviews from people who have already booked.

  2. Request a booking

    Pick a free day and say what you need. No account needed, and you don't pay anything yet.

  3. Agree with the chef and you're done

    Once the chef accepts, you talk through the request and agree the deposit and payment between you. The booking is confirmed as soon as the chef confirms it.

Who's cooking near you

Tap a chef on the map to see their area, price and menu. Chefs show the area they work in, never their address.

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Why you can trust them

  • Every chef is checked before they appear

    Our team checks each chef's profile photo, dish photos and Instagram or website before the profile goes public.

  • Reviews only from people who booked

    Only someone who completed a booking with that chef can review them. No bought reviews, no reviews from strangers.

  • Everything agreed in writing

    Every booking has its own chat and a page showing the request status, the price and the chef's cancellation policy.

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before your first request.

Do I need an account?
No. Choose the chef and the day, then send the request with your name, email and mobile number. You'll get a link to follow the request and talk to the chef. An account is optional and keeps your history.
How much does it cost?
The price is set by the chef and shown on their profile before you ask. Sending a request costs nothing.
How and when do I pay?
Only after the chef accepts your request. Payment is arranged directly between you and the chef, using whichever methods they accept. Sending the request costs nothing.
What if the chef can't make it?
The chef has 48 hours to accept, decline or suggest another date or price. Until they accept, they aren't committed to anything.
Can I cancel?
Yes, on the request page. Each chef shows their cancellation policy on their profile and on the booking, so you know the terms before you ask.
How do I follow my request?
Through the link you get when you send the request, or under Track a request with your request number and email.

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