🏠 Our story

Food that connects neighbors.

CookNextDoor was born from a simple belief — the best meals come from someone's home, and the best communities are built one shared plate at a time.

Why we exist

Every day, home cooks prepare more food than they need. Every day, busy people crave a real home-cooked meal but have no way to find one. We built CookNextDoor to close that gap — a free, zero-commission platform that connects people within 1 km of each other.

This is not a restaurant marketplace. There is no delivery, no middleman, no commission. Just neighbors helping neighbors eat better, reduce food waste, and earn a little on the side doing what they love.

We launched in Singapore and Malaysia, starting with the belief that hyperlocal community is the future of food — authentic, affordable, and human.

1 km
Hyperlocal radius
0%
Platform commission
2
Countries (SG + MY)

Our values

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Community first

Every feature we build strengthens the neighbourhood bond. Profit comes second — always.

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Zero waste

Leftover portions become someone else's dinner. We turn food waste into community value.

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Radically free

No subscription, no commission, no hidden fees. Cooks keep every dollar they earn.

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Home, not factory

We celebrate home cooking with all its love, culture and imperfection — not factory food.

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Trust & safety

Verified cooks, transparent ratings, and a culture of respect between buyers and sellers.

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Cultural diversity

Singapore and Malaysia are food paradises. We celebrate every cuisine and every cook.

The team

We are a small, passionate team of food lovers, builders, and community organisers based in Singapore.

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Gee Chun

Founder & CEO

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Product Team

Design & Engineering

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Community Team

Growth & Partnerships

Ready to join the community?

Find a home-cooked meal near you, or share your cooking with the neighbourhood.

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