ChefsFeed
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media, Food and Beverage |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Video content, articles, curated dining guides, culinary event series |
| Website | chefsfeed |
ChefsFeed is a media enterprise focused on evaluating food and beverages. It creates unique video content and articles for its digital platforms, including websites and applications, as well as offering curated dining guides. The company previously organized a culinary event series known as ChefsFeed Indie Week.
History
Initially launched in 2011 as an iOS app, ChefsFeed provided chef-curated dining tips from cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, emphasizing their preferred menu items. By 2013, the service had grown to cover 24 cities nationwide with contributions from 1,000 chefs, introduced a dedicated website, and began producing original video features. In 2015, the business rebranded from Chefs Feed to ChefsFeed, extended its reach to 50 cities, revamped its platform design, and completed a $4 million Series A investment round led by Artis Ventures.
Programming
The video offerings from ChefsFeed include short documentaries like Opening Night and My 'Hood. One project involved a six-month filming period documenting the build-out of The Progress restaurant in San Francisco, culminating in a concise film. In 2016, chef Chris Cosentino openly discussed his struggles with mental health in the series Elevated, which focuses on chefs addressing professional challenges.
Additionally, the company produces an animated web series titled Worst Shift Ever, where chefs share stories about their most difficult work experiences. Its second season aired in 2017 and featured chef Michael Voltaggio.
Reception
ChefsFeed earned a nomination for a James Beard Foundation Award in the humor category in 2018. Furthermore, Apple Inc. recognized it as the 2017 app of the year on Apple TV across both Canada and the United States.