Can't cook? le’Chef Maxime can.
The first cooking app with talking AI chefs: eight personalities from eight regions of the world. With 6,000+ recipes, an ingredient scanner and voice control – for everyone seeking real enjoyment.
Featured in & supported by
6,000+
curated recipes
The future of cooking starts here
le’Chef is your personal AI chef & kitchen assistant: the AI recognizes the ingredients you already have via photo and finds matching dishes from over 6,000 curated recipes. Less food waste, no endless recipe searches – and eight AI chefs at your side while you cook.
The vision
A world where everyone can cook healthily and sustainably, effortlessly.
Sustainability
Reducing food waste through intelligent recipe suggestions.
For everyone
Whether you're a beginner or a pro – le’Chef adapts to your level. In 15 languages, on iOS, Android and on the web.
Loved by the world.
Join over 2,500 founders from 40+ countries who cook better with le’Chef.
"Finally, an AI that truly understands authentic Italian cooking — Nonna would approve!"
Marco R.Verified
Chef, Rome 🇮🇹
"It saved me $200 on groceries in the first month alone — the waste-reduction features are incredible."
Sarah J.Verified
Eco Activist, London 🇬🇧
"Simple and easy to use! It recognizes Japanese ingredients really well."
Yuki T.Verified
Designer, Tokyo 🇯🇵
"le’Chef has completely revolutionized my meal prep. C'est magnifique!"
Antoine D.Verified
Student, Paris 🇫🇷
"As a busy mom of three, this app is a total lifesaver — the 15-minute recipes really do take 15 minutes."
Emily W.Verified
Mom & CEO, New York 🇺🇸
"The best investment in my health this year. Simply the best!"
Felix B.Verified
Athlete, Berlin 🇩🇪
"The photo accuracy is incredible — it helps me so much with my keto diet."
Sofia L.Verified
Nutritionist, Madrid 🇪🇸
"The visual design is simply stunning — it makes cooking feel like an art form again."
Liam O.Verified
Artist, Dublin 🇮🇪
"I love the minimalist approach — perfect for Nordic cooking."
Astrid N.Verified
Architect, Copenhagen 🇩🇰
"The best crowdfunding campaign I've ever backed — the team's updates are refreshingly transparent."
James WilsonVerified
Investor, Silicon Valley 🇺🇸
"An essential tool in my kitchen — the interface is wonderfully smooth."
Claire M.Verified
Blogger, Brussels 🇧🇪
"Fantástico! The recipes actually taste amazing, unlike other AI generators."
Carlos R.Verified
Foodie, Sao Paulo 🇧🇷
"Finally an app that understands I don't want to cook, I want to eat. The AI saves me hours every week."
Julia M.Verified
Home cook, Munich 🇩🇪
"The photo recognition is incredible — open the fridge, snap a photo, get a recipe."
Lisa W.Verified
Designer, Cologne 🇩🇪
Everything you need to cook
6,000+ recipes, 3 AI scanners, 8 chefs and voice control – le’Chef brings together everything you need in the kitchen, in one app.
Ingredient scanner (photo in, recipe out)
Photograph your groceries or fridge – the AI recognizes the ingredients and instantly finds matching recipes. Three scanners in one app: ingredients, finished dishes and cookbook pages.
Ask the Chef (AI cooking chat)
Chat with 8 AI chefs – from le’Chef Maxime to Baba Nadja. Each one knows your dietary profile, warns you about your allergens and adapts recipes to your preferences.
Your Voice Chef (hands-free cooking)
Talk to your AI chef while your hands are in the dough: ask questions, repeat steps, convert quantities. In agentic cooking mode, the display automatically stays on.
Recipe import (Instagram, TikTok & more)
Share a cooking video from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Facebook with le’Chef – the AI turns it into a structured recipe with ingredients and steps. Even grandma's cookbook page goes digital with a photo.
6,000+ recipes (curated, in 15 languages)
Over 6,000 curated recipes with nutritional values, times and allergen warnings – filterable by cuisine, diet and cooking time. The "for you" suggestions learn from your ratings and your cooking history.
Weekly plan & shopping list (with pantry)
Plan breakfast through snacks for the whole week and send everything to the shopping list with one tap – shareable with up to 6 people in your household. The pantry keeps track of your supplies, including expiry dates.
And that's just the beginning...
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Our development phases
With every funding goal we reach, we unlock new features and take le’Chef to the next level.
le’Chef Basic
The basic version – fully developed
- iOS, Android & web app (PWA)
- 6,000+ curated recipes in 15 languages
- 3 AI scanners: ingredients, dishes, cookbook pages
- AI cooking chat "Ask the Chef" with 8 chefs
- Your Voice Chef: voice control while cooking
- Agentic cooking mode
- Menu builder with up to 10 courses
- Create your own AI recipes
le’Chef Pro
Advanced features
- "For you": personal recommendations based on your ratings
- Weekly plan + "whole week to the shopping list"
- Pantry with expiry-date reminders
- Shared shopping list for the household
- Recipe import from Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
- Community & cooking events (Social Hub)
- le’Chef seal & le’Chef shop
- 20,000+ recipes
le’Chef Ultimate
The full version
- Maximum AI integration
- Technical integration of delivery services
- 100,000+ recipes
- International expansion
- Premium community & video courses
Each phase builds on the previous one. With your investment, you help us reach every goal!
Crowdfunding packages
Become part of le’Chef
Support our app and get instant premium access with exclusive features. The earlier you're in, the more you benefit!
€892,450
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1,847
supporters
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Starter
One-time payment – no subscription, no automatic renewal.
Everything from FREE, plus:
- 20 scans per month
- All 8 chefs
- NewCreate your own AI recipes (4x per month)
- Extended text chat (300 characters, 3k context, 15x per month)
- 5 archived chat slots
- Voice chat with AI chef (6x per month)
- AI cooking mode (6x per month)
Supporter
One-time payment – no subscription, no automatic renewal.
Everything from PRO, plus:
- 45 scans per month
- Create your own AI recipes (10x per month)
- Premium AI chat (600 characters, 6k context) — 35x per month
- 10 archived chat slots
- NewImage upload in chat – AI analyzes your photos (1 image per message)
- Voice chat with AI chef (15x per month)
- AI cooking mode (15x per month)
VIP
One-time payment – no subscription, no automatic renewal.
Everything from DELUXE, plus:
- 60 scans per month
- Create your own AI recipes (30x per month)
- Prestige AI chat (1000 characters, 12k context) — 80x per month
- 20 archived chat slots
- Multi-image upload in chat – AI analyzes your photos (3 images per message)
- Voice chat with AI chef (60x per month)
- AI cooking mode (40x per month)
- NewEarly access to alpha features (advanced dietary preferences, Social Hub)
Supported payment methods:
The le’Chef app is fully developed and launches soon on the App Store, on Google Play and as a web app. As a supporter, you secure your premium access at launch – and early access to all new features.
Knowledge is power
Frequently asked
questions
Everything you need to know about le’Chef. Don't worry, we've thought of everything.
You choose a package (Starter 18 €, Supporter 38 € or VIP 78 €) or a custom amount and pay securely via Stripe. In return, you get 4 months of premium access (PRO, DELUXE or PRESTIGE) – cheaper than the regular subscription – and directly help fund the app's further development.
Still have questions?
Our support team is lightning-fast and happy to help you personally.
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