How it works
From browsing dishes to pickup or delivery, follow the steps to order with confidence — and open your kitchen to start selling
Dish types
Three unique ways to cook and order on Homiam
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Daily menu
A dish cooked and listed on the same day. Order as soon as the cook publishes and pick it up at the agreed time.
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Leftover meals
Surplus from a cooked meal, listed at a reduced price on the same evening. Great deal for buyers, zero waste for cooks.
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Custom recipe
A home specialty prepared on demand. Order in advance, choose your pick-up time and negotiate the price.
Pickup only — no delivery
Homiam connects cooks and buyers nearby. You pick up your order directly from the cook.
Cooks nearby
Filter by city or neighbourhood to find a cook close to you.
You choose the time
Select a pickup slot from the options provided by the cook when ordering.
Pickup at the cook's place
Go to the address shown at the agreed time. Simple, direct, no middleman.
Order a dish
Find a homemade dish near you and order with confidence
Create your account
Sign up in seconds with your email, Google or Apple. Already have an account? Just log in.
Explore kitchens near you
Browse available home kitchens around you. Filter by cuisine type, rating or price to find what suits you.
Choose your dish
Daily menu, leftover meals or custom recipe: pick the dish you crave and check its full details.
Order or make an offer
Some dishes allow you to negotiate the price directly with the cook. Place your order in a few clicks.
The cook confirms your order
The cook receives your request and accepts it. You'll be notified instantly by push notification and email.
Pick up your dish or get it delivered
Head to the cook's place at the agreed time or receive it at home. A unique delivery code is sent to you.
Confirm with your code
Share your delivery code with the cook to confirm receipt. Payment is then released to the cook.
Rate the dish and the kitchen
Share your experience by rating the dish and the kitchen. Your review helps the entire Homiam community make better choices.
Price negotiation
Unique to Homiam: negotiate directly with the cook to find the right price
For certain dish types, you can propose a lower price than listed. The cook can accept, decline or make a counter-offer. The order is confirmed only when both parties agree.
Available for:
Chicken tajine with olives — €12
Would you take €10?
I can do €11, that's my final offer 😊
Perfect, I'll take it! 🤝
How you pay
Cash payment directly at pickup — no commission, no hidden fees.
Order on Homiam
Place your order online. Free and no commitment until the cook confirms.
The cook confirms
You receive a confirmation with the exact address and agreed pickup time.
Pick up and pay cash
Collect your dish from the cook and pay cash on the spot. No commission taken.
List a dish
From posting to delivery — in a few simple steps
Choose your dish type
Pick from three types depending on what you have to offer today.
🍽️ Daily menu
Dish cooked today, available for order right now♻️ Leftovers
Surplus from your meal at a reduced price — zero waste📖 Recipe / Made to order
Your home speciality, prepared in advance on requestFixed price or negotiable?
Set your price. Enable negotiation to let buyers make you an offer.
Add your dish details
Name, description, photo, allergens, available portions — everything buyers need to say yes.
Publish in one click
Your dish is instantly visible to neighbours and buyers around you.
Receive orders and offers
Get notified in real time when a buyer places an order or makes an offer on your dish.
Accept or decline
Direct order? Confirm or decline. Negotiated offer? Accept or counter-offer.
Prepare the dish
The buyer picks up in person or you deliver. Prepare within the agreed timeframe.
Confirm with the delivery code
The buyer shares their confirmation code. Enter it to finalise the sale and get paid.
Become a home cook
Three steps to open your kitchen and start selling
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Create your account
Sign up in seconds with your email, Google or Apple. Free, no commitment required.
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Verify your phone number
Enter the SMS code sent to your mobile. This step secures your account and builds trust with buyers.
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Create your kitchen
Give your kitchen a name, add your address and choose your cuisine type. You're ready to list your dishes.