# Chef Delivery Services The 'Kitchensurfing' Booking Service Brings the Cook Home By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchensurfing-booking-service References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679894/kitchensurfing-bringing-the-chef-to-the-kitchen) & [kitchensurfing](http://kitchensurfing.com/about-us) The 'Kitchensurfing' booking service is a way for people to spend more time together within the comfort of their own home by [bringing the chef home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-kitchen-drop). For those who would like to get together with others in a more personal setting, but don't have a lot of time to cook (given everybody's busy schedule), the Kitchensurfing community has a solution for you. First, you [choose your chef online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-chefs) from a selection of top-rated options who specialize in different cuisines, then you [complete your transaction online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services), so that finally, on the night of, all you do is sit back, wine and dine. This is a hassle-free service that is meant to cater to those who want some luxury treatment once in a while. The service ushers in a new age of dining where high class meals are more easily accessible, customizable and intimate on every level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Home Chef Delivery:** The rise of in-home dining experiences is providing opportunities for chefs and food delivery services to collaborate - **Personalized Cuisine:** The trend of having chefs come to your home provides opportunities for custom-made meals and the use of local, seasonal ingredients - **On-demand Culinary Services:** The increasing demand for convenience is leading to potential innovations in on-demand chef delivery services ### Where This Applies - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can expand their offerings to include in-home dining experiences through collaborations with local chefs - **Personal Chef Services:** Personal chef services can adapt to the trend of delivering personalized culinary experiences directly to the customer's home - **Home Entertainment Industry:** The rise of in-home dining experiences presents new opportunities for the home entertainment industry to provide unique and intimate experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Dining Meal Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-meal-kit-delivery-service.md) - [Celebrity Chef Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences.md) - [Premium Toronto Meal Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdrop.md) - [Homemade Meal Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin.md) - [Food Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallychefs.md) - [Chef-Prepared Home-Cooked Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zomato-1.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Chef-Designed Read-To-Eat Meal Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wecook.md) - [Global Chef Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-chefs.md)