Hotplate
hotplate.comThe easiest way for chefs to start, manage, and grow a food business
Food & Beveragefood-businessonline-orderingstorefrontsms-notificationspickupchefssmall-business
About
Hotplate is an online ordering and storefront platform designed for independent chefs running food businesses. It allows chefs to create a custom storefront, schedule menu drops, automate customer text notifications, and manage pickups with tools like prep lists and packing tickets. Customers subscribe to a chef's storefront and receive SMS alerts when new menus are posted, then check out via card, cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
Problem
Chefs lack an easy, all-in-one platform to sell food online, manage orders, and keep customers informed.
For
Independent chefs and small food business owners
How it works
Chefs create a storefront, schedule menu drops, and Hotplate automatically texts subscribers with ordering links; orders are managed with prep lists and packing tickets.
Business model
unknown
Status
launched