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Four ways: type it in, tap the mic and say a list of groceries, photograph your ingredients, or scan a barcode. ChefUp adds them to your pantry automatically.
When you add an item, ChefUp estimates a typical shelf life and fills in the expiry date for you — so you don't have to guess. You can always edit the date, or use "Scan Expiry Date" to photograph the printed date on the packet.
Pick the ingredients you'd like to use (or let ChefUp suggest from your pantry), choose a meal type and who's eating, then tap Generate. Our AI creates real recipes with full method, cook times, timers and nutrition — prioritising the ingredients that are expiring soonest.
Yes — you can sign in with email or with Google. Your pantry, recipes and savings sync to your account so they're always with you.
ChefUp is free to download and use. An optional Premium subscription is available in the app for members who want more. You can manage or cancel any subscription from your device's App Store or Google Play account settings.
Open Settings → Notifications in the app. You can toggle expiry reminders, timer alerts, weekly nudges and cooking-streak celebrations independently.
We only use your data to run ChefUp for you. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
You can export your data any time from Settings → Export My Data. To delete your account and all associated data, email us at hello@chefup.io and we'll action it promptly.