How to Book a Cook

Booking a cook on PlatedUp takes just a few steps: tell us what you want prepared, choose a cook, set a time, arrange your groceries, and confirm your booking.

Steps to book

• Choose what you'd like prepared — a single meal, multiple portions, or multi-day meal prep.
• Browse available cooks, or use Auto Match to be matched with a qualified cook automatically.
• Choose a date and time that works for your schedule.
• Decide how you'll handle groceries: use what you already have, arrange delivery, or select grocery pickup by your cook where supported.
• Review your booking details and pricing before submitting your request.
• Submit your request and complete payment authorization — your booking is confirmed once your Cook accepts and the required payment is successfully processed.

What to expect

Once your booking is submitted, you'll receive a status update as your cook confirms the request. See What Happens After a Cook Accepts? for what comes next.

You can review a cook's cuisines, availability, and dishes before choosing them — see Choosing a Cook for what to compare.

Good to know

PlatedUp is currently launching in Dallas, Texas, so availability depends on your location and the cooks active in your area.

Cook service is priced at PlatedUp's fixed $25/hour rate, with a $25 minimum.