Our story

Connecting Local Home Chefs with People Who Love Authentic, Home-Cooked Food

Homestaurant’s is a non-profit association based in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting talented home chefs and providing communities with access to fresh, authentic, and nutritious meals. Our platform empowers local cooks to share their passion while earning a sustainable livelihood, and enables customers to enjoy high-quality home-cooked food in their neighborhoods.

 

Founded on the principle that food brings people together, Homestaurant’s celebrates the art of home cooking, cultural diversity, and the connections that are created around the shared table.

 

Our Mission

 At Homestaurant’s, we are committed to:

·        Combating hunger by making wholesome meals more accessible

·        Promoting healthy eating through nutritious, home-prepared food

·        Empowering local home chefs to grow their skills, confidence, and income

 

We strive to build a sustainable ecosystem where home kitchens become agents of positive change feeding not only stomachs but also communities and hearts.

 

Our Vision

We envision a world where:

·        Every individual has access to affordable, nutritious, and home-cooked meals

·        Shared food fosters understanding, unity, and cultural exchange

·        Local home chefs are recognized and supported as valuable contributors to their communities

 

The Problem We Address

Modern life often makes it difficult to access healthy, affordable, and culturally authentic meals. Simultaneously, many talented home cooks lack the resources or platforms to share their creations.

 

Homestaurant’s bridges this gap by connecting home chefs with customers who value genuine, home-cooked meals, fostering a vibrant community around local food.

 

Our Core Values 

·        Health: Encourage nutritious, homemade meals over fast food alternatives.

·        Community: Strengthen local neighbourhoods by connecting cooks and customers.

·        Sustainability: Support local ingredients and reduce food waste through mindful cooking.

·        Empowerment: Help home chefs grow their skills, income, and confidence.

 

Our Impact

·        Supporting Local Talent: We provide a platform for home chefs to showcase their skills and earn a livelihood.

·        Enhancing Food Accessibility: Customers gain access to authentic, healthy meals in their community.

·        Fostering Connection: Shared meals build understanding, trust, and cultural exchange.

·        Promoting Sustainable Practices: We encourage local sourcing and mindful preparation to reduce waste