HomeCooks is a London-based foodtech startup founded in 2020 by serial entrepreneur Josh Magidson. The platform links independent chefs to consumers and retail partners, offering a catalogue of more than 300 ready-to-eat dishes such as Grilled Chicken Teriyaki and Lean Mean Lasagna. It currently serves over 60,000 regular users nationwide and supplies meals to retailers including Co-op, Budgens, farm shops and other independent stores. By leveraging local chefs rather than centralised kitchens, the company aims to deliver greater menu variety, healthier options and regional relevance. Fresh capital will help deepen supermarket partnerships and extend distribution beyond London and the South East into northern regions. Management believes this model can reshape meal-prep supply chains and open new revenue streams for independent chefs. The latest funding also supports logistics, food-safety compliance and further development of the chef marketplace.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2026