About

Sous makes it easy for busy families to book a personal chef, so you can quit DoorDash and eat your dream diet.

How it works

  1. Search for chefs in your area.
    Browse chef resumes and watch videos to find a chef who fits your vibe.

  2. Chat with your chef and collaborate on a menu.
    Help your chef understand your ideal diet, tastes and goals.

  3. Your chef shops and cooks in your home.
    You come home to a fridge stocked with meals for the week.

  4. They clean up.
    The kitchen is left tidy, because the whole point is making life easier.

  5. Do it weekly.
    Your chef gets to know you and your family over time, so you can eat your dream diet.

Our Story

When my son Caiden was born in June 2024, we ate delivery for weeks. We never needed a homemade meal more.

Hi, I’m Craig, co-founder and CEO @ Sous.

Before Sous, I worked for a personal chef agency. It was low-tech: a form on a website, leads coming in, and chefs we knew doing events like bachelor parties and anniversaries.

Then my son was born in 2024.

If you’ve had a kid recently, you know what people give you: delivery gift cards. We got a ton.

And in that newborn phase, it makes perfect sense. You’re sleep-deprived. There’s no time to cook. You’re ordering delivery just to survive.

But at the same time, I had never needed a home-cooked meal more.

When my mom came and cooked for us, it honestly felt like the best meal I’d ever had. It didn’t just feed us. It rejuvenated us in a way I still can’t put my finger on.

That’s when it clicked:

The people who need a homemade meal from a professional chef the most aren’t just throwing parties.

They’re regular people like my family, who need healthy homemade food, but don’t have the time to cook.

My cofounder Justin and I left our jobs to build Sous to help families like mine and yours.

We hope we can connect you with a great chef, so you can quit DoorDash and eat your dream diet.

-Craig Silver
CEO + cofounder
LinkedIn

My cofounder and CTO Justin, with his son, Max.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Sous is built for parents who:

    • Have young kids and very little time or energy

    • Are relying on takeout/delivery more than they want to

    • Don’t love what they’re feeding their kids (or themselves)

    • Want healthy, homemade meals without adding another weekly burden

    • Care about nutrition, but are currently just trying to get through the day

    If you’ve ever thought, “I just want someone to handle food for us,” you’re in the right place.

  • Most people have dreamed of having a personal chef… but assume it’s only for celebrities.

    Sous is changing that.

    We’re making personal chefs more accessible so families can:

    • eat their “dream diet” (high protein, balanced, kid-friendly, allergen-aware—whatever works for you)

    • stop feeling stuck in delivery mode

    • feel better physically and mentally

    • reclaim time during the most demanding years of parenting

    • Designed for families, not just special occasions
      Weekly rhythm, kid realities, and long-term health goals are the core use case.

    • Custom menus, not meal kits
      Your chef adapts to your household—taste, diet, schedule, and budget.

    • A better alternative to delivery
      Less stress, fewer impulse orders, and food you feel proud to serve.

    • Real chefs, vetted and supported
      We focus on quality, reliability, and a great experience on both sides.

  • People come to Sous wanting “better food.”
    They stay because they get back:

    • more calm during the week

    • less decision fatigue

    • fewer last-minute dinner scrambles

    • healthier routines without perfectionism

    • the feeling of “we’ve got this” again

  • No. Sous is built to be more accessible than traditional personal chef services—especially compared to what many families already spend on delivery.

  • Yes. Your chef cooks in your kitchen, stocks your fridge, and cleans up afterward.

  • Yes. Sous is great for picky eaters, allergies, macros, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, and family-style “everyone can eat this” goals.

  • Both. Many families book weekly, but you can also book for special occasions.

  • That’s normal. We’ll help you figure out a simple plan: a few dinners, lunches, and breakfasts that make the week easier.

  • For meal prep -

    Chefs have hourly rates and will charge you based on how long the service takes, with groceries separate.

    For special occasions -

    Our pricing algorithm will suggest a quote for the chefs service, based on how many guests and courses you’re requesting. Groceries are separate.

  • We meet and screen all of the chefs on the platform. We look for the best resumes in your area so we can provide great talent on the platform. All of the chefs are background-checked and have food-safety certifications.

  • Yes, you can book a chef on Sous to celebrate your special occasion. A Sous chef is a perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, bachelor or bachelorette party, or any type of gathering with friends and loved ones.

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