Overview:

The Home Chef Meal Delivery Platform is a web-based application that connects local home chefs with customers who want to order fresh, home-cooked meals. The system allows home cooks to register, list their daily or weekly menus, and manage orders, while users can browse meals by location, cuisine, or chef, and place orders for delivery or pickup.

This platform promotes homemade food businesses and provides a healthy, affordable alternative to restaurant meals.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend (Choose One):

  • PHP (Laravel or Core PHP)

  • Java (Spring Boot)

  • Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional APIs: Google Maps (for location-based search), Razorpay/Stripe (for payments), SMTP (for email alerts)

Key Features:

User Module (Customers):

• User Registration/Login

• Browse Home Chefs: Filter by location, cuisine, ratings

• View Menu: Browse available dishes from different home chefs

• Place Orders: Select quantity, delivery/pickup time

• Cart & Checkout: Manage orders and make online payments

• Order History: Track past and upcoming orders

• Ratings & Reviews: Give feedback to chefs

Chef Module (Vendors):

• Chef Registration & Profile Setup: Name, cuisine type, availability, delivery area

• Menu Management: Add/edit/remove meals, prices, portions

• Order Dashboard: View and manage new/pending/completed orders

• Earnings Dashboard: Track revenue and order statistics

• Notifications: Receive alerts for new orders

Admin Module (Platform Owner):

• Approve Chef Accounts: Verify identity and approve home chef registrations

• User Management: View/edit/delete users and chefs

• Order Monitoring: View orders and delivery status

• Category Management: Manage cuisines and food categories

• Reports & Analytics: Revenue, top chefs, order trends, etc.

Functional Modules:

1. User & Chef Authentication

2. Multi-role Dashboard (User, Chef, Admin)

3. Search & Filter by Food Type/Location

4. Real-Time Order Tracking (Optional)

5. Rating & Review System

6. Payment Integration

7. Delivery Scheduler

8. Chef Earnings Report

Security Features:

• Encrypted passwords and secure login

• Role-based access (user, chef, admin)

• Secure order and payment processing

• Input validation to avoid injections