WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HUNGRY, an Uber-like platform connecting local chefs with the $60 billion business and events catering market *, launched today as New York city's newest and best way to order fresh, locally-sourced, top-chef catered meals.
The platform allows companies to easily order chef-prepared meals for their office with just a few clicks. In turn, chefs on the platform can make as much as $400,000-$500,000 per year*, compared to the average annual chef salary of $50,000-80,000 per year. This financial freedom through business ownership gives HUNGRY chefs a new lease on life.
At the time of launch, HUNGRY teamed up with Chef Tom Colicchio, Top Chef Judge, owner of Crafted Hospitality and HUNGRY investor and Chef Brandon Crowe, personal chef to Jay-Z and HUNGRY advisor. Along with 20+ other well-known NYC chefs, the dynamic celebrity chef duo is helping promote HUNGRY to the city of New York and its office workers.
"This is the best thing to happen to NYC chefs since I've been in the industry," said Chef Colicchio. "HUNGRY is actually changing chefs' lives by empowering them to focus on what they do best – preparing amazing food – while helping them build a sustainable business."
On average, HUNGRY delivers more than 60,000 meals per month to hungry businesspeople and saves companies 33 percent when compared to traditional caterers*. The company also has a social impact mission to end hunger in the US. For every two meals sold, HUNGRY donates one meal to those in need. To date, the company has donated more than 300,000 meals and counting.
"HUNGRY created the first platform that connects the best independent chefs to companies for amazing office catering," Chef Crowe stated. "I'm not surprised by HUNGRY's explosive growth. The industry has needed this for years and now it's here."
Every HUNGRY NYC chef's signature menu is built with local businesses in mind, resulting in the best-tasting and most-authentic catering options available in the Big Apple.
"Launching in NYC with the city's most talented chefs has been nothing short of amazing," expressed Eman Pahlevani, HUNGRY co-founder. "For the first time, offices all around Manhattan get to experience incredible food from some of the world's best chefs, all at a Panera price point."
The platform's proprietary logistics technology ensures HUNGRY's award-winning delivery team can handle the demands of a busy city like NYC with ease.
"So far, more than 500 companies have put their office food needs in our hands," said Jeff Grass, HUNGRY CEO. "This speaks to our obsession with providing a maniacal level of hospitality. For us, it's delivery perfection, or nothing. That's how we think about the business."
*(EZ Cater)
*Chefs working on the HUNGRY platform make approximately $75-150 per hour, vs. the industry average of $22 per hour (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
*Average cost of a catered meal per guest is $20+, vs. $12 with HUNGRY. (Fash)
About HUNGRY
HUNGRY was founded by serial entrepreneurs Eman and Shy Pahlavani as a revolutionary way for independent chefs to connect with the $60 billion business and events catering market. HUNGRY is committed to improving the communities it serves. Through its 'Fight Against Hunger' program, HUNGRY donates one meal to those in need for every two purchased; and its 'WeRecycle' program promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery with its delivered meals. HUNGRY is headquartered in D.C. and has opened operations in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and New York City. By the end of 2020, HUNGRY is projected to expand its footprint to a total of fifteen U.S. cities. For more information, visit tryhungry.com.
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