Home Chef on Shef
Home chef selling meals to local families through Shef, cooking at home with pickup handled by the platform
Video published Dec 15, 2025 by Diamond Chanel
Startup cost: Low startup cost (ingredients, packaging and any required food permits) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
Diamond Chanel · I Found The Hottest Side Hustles of 2025 — Make Money From Home (NO Car Required) ↗
One of 2 gigs covered in this video
What It Is
You cook meals in your own kitchen and sell them through Shef, a platform that connects home cooks with busy families. Customers order a day ahead; you cook, cool and package the food, and Shef sends someone to collect it, so you never leave home.
The Pitch
Diamond calls this an easy way to grow a food business on your own schedule, and says you're literally not leaving your home at all.
Who It’s Best For
Confident home cooks who can cook in batches and meet food-safety standards.
The Truth (as we see it)
You'll likely need local food permits or a cottage-food licence, and some areas require a certified kitchen; check before starting. Shef only works in certain cities and takes a fee. No earnings figures are shown.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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