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Home Chef
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Home Chef

Home Chef

Series B

Home Chef, a Chicago-based meal kit company, delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes across the US.

HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2013
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Home Chef is a Chicago-based meal kit and food delivery company founded in June 2013 by Patrick Vihtelic. The company delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to subscribers across the United States on a weekly basis. Home Chef's core mission is to simplify home cooking by providing customers with convenient, customizable meal solutions.

Since its inception, Home Chef has grown significantly, delivering millions of meals monthly to its subscribers. In 2018, the company was acquired by Kroger, becoming a subsidiary of the major grocery retailer. This partnership has allowed Home Chef to expand its reach and offerings, solidifying its position as a key player in the meal kit industry.

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Home Chef - Quick Facts

Who are Home Chef's competitors?

Companies similar to Home Chef include CookUnity, InHouseCooks, Umi Kitchen and Tovala.

When was Home Chef founded?

Home Chef was founded in 2013.

Where is Home Chef's headquarters located?

Home Chef's headquarters is located in Chicago, IL, US.

When was Home Chef's last funding round?

Home Chef's most recent funding round was for $40M (USD) in September 2016.

How much has Home Chef raised to-date?

As of Sep 29, 2016, Home Chef has raised a total of $57M (USD).

How many employees does Home Chef have?

Home Chef has 800 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Home Chef - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Meal Kits
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 490000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 492000Couriers and Messengers
  • 492100Couriers and Express Delivery Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 9 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified