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BChef.lv

Bootstrapped meal-kit delivery in Latvia during COVID.

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Role
Founder
Timeline
2020 – 2021
Domain
FounderB2COps

Overview

Built and launched Latvia’s first meal-kit delivery platform during COVID-19.

Problem

No local solution for affordable, chef-designed meal kits.

Approach

  • 1Created a menu planning and automatic calculation system on the backend after compiling a national supplier database.
  • 2Collaborated with 5 local restaurants and chefs to design high-quality recipes.
  • 3Integrated seamless API connections with local delivery partners.
  • 4Acquired first 100 paying users in 100 days through direct marketing and partnerships.

Results

  • Reached a valuation of €1.5M within 6 months of launch (bootstrapped).
  • Operated for 1 year; pivoted and closed due to scaling difficulties.
  • Gained hands-on experience in B2C ops, logistics, and foodtech GTM.

Screenshots

BChef — how it works (3-step flow)

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