It has been dubbed the Airbnb of the culinary world, connecting foodies with private chefs across the globe, and the only ingredients you need are a computer, a functioning kitchen and a penchant for good food.
ChefXChange is the brainchild of Karl Naim and Marc Washington, two friends who had a light-bulb moment while enjoying a meal at a dinner party in the UAE two years ago.
“It hit us that all over the world, people were getting to know each other over food more so than any other medium,” says Naim, who hosted that evening in his Abu Dhabi apartment, and wound up with a plate full of inspiration.
“We are both foodies, and thought that the marketplace model, which is gaining popularity and adoption following the success of the likes of Airbnb, could be applied to cooking.”
And so it began. The pair, who met at London Business School and spend their days working as finance professionals and their nights cooking and socialising, set about developing their concept, aimed at connecting chefs with foodies in a one-stop online shop.
“We are simply about bringing the world to your plate,” the marketing pitch reads. “ChefXChange is a trusted online marketplace for foodies to search, discover and book a private chef. Whether you are looking for an amateur chef for an informal gathering or a professional chef for a special occasion.”
Original article by Melinda Healy
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