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BookMyChef (BMC)

BookMyChef (BMC) is an Indian hospitality technology platform headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company operates as a marketplace that connects customers with verified culinary and hospitality professionals including private chefs, caterers, bartenders, waiters, and other service providers for home dining, social events, and corporate gatherings.

Overview

BookMyChef provides on-demand and subscription based chef services, catering solutions, and add-on event support across multiple Indian cities. The platform is designed to simplify how individuals and companies plan events by aggregating chefs, caterers, and other professionals into one digital ecosystem.

The company also curates gourmet experiences such as “Chef’s Tables,” organises live culinary events, and enables customers to request customised menus and quotes from verified partners.

History

BookMyChef was founded in 2023 in Hyderabad, India, by a team of hospitality and F&B professionals led by Pramod Jayavarapu and Chef Shankar, who collectively bring over four decades of industry experience. The venture began as a private-chef service and evolved into a comprehensive aggregation platform for food and beverage professionals. Following its pilot success in Hyderabad, BookMyChef expanded operations to other Indian metros including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Chennai, using a phased rollout strategy that ensured operational readiness before scaling. By March 2024, the company had diversified into related verticals such as catering, bartending, post-event services, and venue partnerships.

Business Model

BookMyChef operates as a multi-sided marketplace connecting two user groups: Customers, who can book chefs, caterers, or entire event packages. Partners, such as chefs, caterers, bartenders, and waiters, who register to receive leads and manage bookings through the BMC Partner App. The company earns revenue through a commission and subscription model. Free-tier partners receive limited leads per month. Paid-tier partners gain access to higher-volume RFQs (Request for Quote) and greater visibility in search results. Each service vertical has its own structured workflow including booking, quote requests, and in-app broadcast notifications that allow partners to express interest in gigs in real time.

Services and Offerings

1. Private Chefs

Customers can hire private chefs for one-time home dining experiences. Chefs are categorised by experience and expertise: Junior Chef (2–4 yrs) for simple home-style food. Senior Chef (4–7 yrs) for refined menus and presentation. Pro Chef (7–10 yrs) for advanced culinary expertise. Premium Chef (10+ yrs) for bespoke, gourmet experiences.

Each booking allows clients to customise menus and specify kitchen types (Basic, Comfort, Fully Equipped), ensuring realistic expectations about setup and preparation.

2. Subscription Chefs

Recurring home-chef services where chefs cook daily or weekly meals for families. The service emphasises convenience and wellness rather than discounts, encouraging consistent home-cooked meals.

3. Catering Solutions

BMC aggregates caterers of all scales from budget to gourmet. Customers can browsing and booking caterers directly or Request for Quote (RFQ) from multiple vendors, compare and book as per their budget and requirements. The following formats are available in select cities: Full-Service Catering Bulk Orders (food delivery only) Meal Boxes (individual thalis or corporate boxes) Grazing/Dessert Tables Live Counters (e.g., Dosa, Chaat, Barbecue stations) Each package outlines what is included (delivery, setup, service ware, etc.) and allows optional add-ons.

4. Bartenders and Add-Ons

BookMyChef offers bartenders (mixologists, sommeliers, flair artists) and supplementary staff such as waiters and cleaners. Service levels vary from “bartenders only” to full setups including mixers, glassware, and ice.

5. Chef’s Tables and Events

BMC curates and promotes interactive gourmet events hosted by professional chefs in restaurants, hotels, or even private homes. These events encourage culinary storytelling and brand collaboration.

6. Venues (Upcoming) The platform is expanding to include venue listings, enabling users to filter by capacity, type (banquet hall, restaurant, pub), and available amenities (decor, catering, or audio-visual support).

Operations

Headquarters: THub, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Cities of Operation: Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Pune and new cities being launched every year.