# Neighbourly Meal-Sharing Apps The Homemade App Lets Consumers By Food From Local Cooks in the Area By M | Published 2016-01-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-cooks References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/73955/app-lets-you-buy-home-cooked-meals-your-neighbors) & [gethomemade.co](http://www.gethomemade.co/) The Homemade app is a communal platform that brings together local cooks in an effort to share home cooked meals amongst neighbours. The app is ideal for seeking out [healthy, homemade cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-cooking) that is available close by as well as supporting local chefs in the area. Making meals can be time consuming for many individuals that live busy and on-the-go lifestyle and the Homemade app allows consumers to still seek out healthy meals that are freshly made. The app connects users in a community to cooks willing to share their meals for a fee. Users can sort through cooks, pick one to their liking and meet up with them at a given location to enjoy a freshly prepared, homemade meal. The app provides both [nutritional value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheffie) as well as a [fun and interactive social aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Communal Meal-sharing:** Opportunity for platforms that connect local cooks and consumers to share homemade meals within a community. - **Convenience in Meal Preparation:** Potential for apps that offer time-saving options for busy individuals seeking healthy, freshly prepared meals. - **Support for Local Chefs:** Opportunity to create platforms that empower and support local chefs by connecting them with a wider consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating user-friendly apps that facilitate meal-sharing and promote homemade cuisine. - **On-demand Services:** Opportunity for platforms that provide convenient on-demand meal options by connecting users with local cooks. - **Social Networking:** Potential for social networking platforms that focus on connecting users through communal meal-sharing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clutter-Free Recipe Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manna-cooking.md) - [Food Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallychefs.md) - [Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-food-marketplace.md) - [Chef-Prepared Home-Cooked Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zomato-1.md) - [Cooking Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-well.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Digital Recipe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-hub1.md) - [Localized Food Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/localized-food-delivery-app.md)