Joy and Meal
Joy and Meal revolutionizes the cooking experience with a platform for hobby and professional cooks. They offer on-site cooking sessions, cooking classes, and private services, promote sustainable food culture, and strengthen social connections through cooking and eating together.
Joy and Meal: Revolutionary Cooking Experience and Sustainable Food Culture
editWhat We Do
editJoy and Meal is an innovative platform that enables amateur and professional cooks to build their private cooking business and connect with customers. Our services include on-site cooking sessions for businesses and families, from small groups to teams of up to 30 people. We offer cooking classes, meal prep, and private cooking services for casual events, all featuring a variety of international dishes and a personalized, stress-free booking experience[2][4].
Mission and Values
editOur mission is to redesign the food system from the ground up. We promote personal connections through cooking, eating, and sharing meals, bringing freshly prepared meals back to the table while simultaneously encouraging healthier eating habits and less ultra-processed food. We strive for better eating habits, increased well-being, and social welfare, as well as more sustainability in the food sector. We are systemic innovators, digital enablers, and game changers[3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editJoy and Meal is deeply rooted in sustainable initiatives. We are part of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Catalyse program, supported by the European Union, which advocates for a future society based on sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics. We are working to reduce food waste by finding creative ways to transform food scraps into delicious and useful ingredients. By utilizing underutilized urban spaces for our cooking events, we also support the sustainable urban goals of the city of Munich[3].
Community and Team Building
editOur cooking events are not just culinary experiences but also a way to bring teams and families together. We have successfully conducted cooking classes and team-building events for companies like Roche Diagnostics and Daiichi Sankyo, where participants not only learned new cooking skills but also created strong bonds and memories.
Awards and Programs
editJoy and Meal has participated in various prestigious programs and accelerators, including the German Accelerator Kickstart Program, the Hidden Gems investment readiness program, and the Global Foodtech Accelerator. We were also recognized as the winner of the Start?Zuschuss funding program Gründerland Bayern and are part of the Munich Global Impact Sprint[3].
With Joy and Meal, we are making home-cooked meals the first choice again, promoting sustainable food culture, and strengthening social connections through sharing meals.