Some people don’t feel like cooking or aren’t very good at it. Always going to a restaurant is too expensive and taking away also costs a lot of money. In that case, Thuisafhaal.nl can be used to look for people in the area who offer meals. And that doesn’t cost very much. A nice alternative if you don’t want to cook yourself.
Cooking for strangers
Anyone who participates in Thuisafhaal.nl cooks for strangers. People come to pick up the food and eat it in their own homes. But others will then also taste it and of course judge it. That is not for everyone.
Virtual square
In fact, Thuisafhaal is a virtual cooking square where people who cook and eaters are brought together. People who like to cook a lot and share it with others can offer their meals there, but people who just have some leftovers can also put it online. The site then states what there is to eat, for how many people and what the costs are. Anyone looking for a tasty snack without wanting to cook themselves can look around the area and offer it there. You can search by place of residence or an entire province. Someone who wants to use the facility must create a free account and can then email someone who offers something.
Thuisafgaat was a year old in 2013
Thuisafhaal.nl exists for one year in 2013. The idea behind the site is to connect people. By sharing food with each other, a neighborhood becomes closer because people get to know each other. Friendships have also emerged from the site. Although the idea is that food can be picked up, people sometimes eat together. Another underlying idea is that food is not wasted. Anyone who has leftovers shares it with others instead of throwing it in the trash.
Thirty thousand chefs and takeaway people
The site now has thirty thousand chefs and people who pick up the food. The facility is used a lot, especially in the big cities.
Founding
There is a foundation behind the site that is financed by funds and subsidies.
No commercial companies
Commercial companies are not welcome on the site. People who cook food are also not allowed to charge high prices. The site states that 7.50 euros per meal is the highest amount that can be requested.
Cook on request
People can also make requests via the site. Then the chef in question cooks what someone would like to eat.
How does Home Pickup work?
- People who cook for others indicate which ingredients they use, how many portions there are and until when people can order. The price is also mentioned. The average price is about 2.50 euros per portion. The site sometimes also contains photos of the dishes.
- If someone has ordered and the chef agrees, a confirmation email will be sent. This also states the price and collection time. The amount for the meal must be paid in cash.
- Anyone who wants to pick up food must bring their own containers to transport the food.
- Anyone who wants to participate as a taker or cook must first create an account. This is free.
- A search function on the site shows where meals can be purchased.
- The foundation advises to charge the cost price for the meal.
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