Buying food from a home cook: what to check first

Buying from a home cook is a great way to eat well and support your neighbours. A few simple checks help you buy with confidence.

Is the cook verified?

On YumYumEats every cook is identity and address checked, and agrees to our food safety rules before approval. A Certificate of Acceptability from the municipality earns an extra badge on their profile.

Read the dish details

• Ingredients and allergens are listed on every dish
• Shelf life and reheating instructions tell you how long it keeps and how to warm it safely
• Portion sizes and how many are left in this batch

Storage at home

Get cooked food into the fridge soon after collection, keep meat, dairy, eggs and cooked rice cold, and reheat until piping hot all the way through.

If something is wrong

Tell us within 24 hours of collection, with photos if you can. We review it and refund in full or in part where it is justified. See the payments page for the full refund rules.