Turn your home kitchen into a source of income
A platform where people order home-cooked food from cooks like you. What to cook, at what price and on which days — you decide.
- 1Apply and add your dishesRegistration is free
- 2Open days in the calendarYou choose your schedule
- 3Get orders that are already paidCommission on completed orders
For example: 10 orders a week at 35 ₾ each — that's 350 ₾, and after the 19.5% commission you keep 281.75 ₾. Registration is free.
Your advantages
Why cooks choose Ulupa
You work for yourself
Choose your own working hours, build your menu and set your prices.
Free registration
You only pay commission on completed orders — and you can build it into your prices.
Everything in one place
Your menu, chats with buyers, orders and payouts — all in one dashboard.
We help you grow
We give you the tools and help you attract customers.
Ulupa · for chefs
Start earning from cooking you love
Cook at home for neighbours who crave real homemade food. Estimate your income — just slide to your order and schedule.
- You set your own prices and schedule
- Cook from home, no kitchen to rent
- Commission only on completed orders
- We help with promotion and paperwork
Estimate your earnings
Estimated monthly income
A rough estimate. Your real income depends on demand and your menu.
How to become a cook
Four steps — and you're ready for your first orders
- 1
Register
Fill in details about yourself and your kitchen.
- 2
Pass verification
You upload your ID and photos of your kitchen, and we review them.
- 3
Build your menu
Add what you love and cook well — with our recommendations.
- 4
Get your first orders
Publish your menu, pick available dates and start cooking.
Who can become a cook
A cook is someone who prepares dishes to order in their own kitchen.
It can be a professional chef or a talented amateur — what matters is cooking deliciously and with heart.
Anyone who meets our criteria and passes moderation can become a cook.
Tools for cooks
Everything you need to work with ease
Cost calculator
Work out the cost price and margin of a dish — ingredients, labour and overheads.
Dashboard with stats
Track orders, earnings, ratings and your menu on one board.
Chat with buyers
Clarify details and preferences right in the platform chat.
Flexible schedule
Pick the days you cook and the order limit per date.
Frequently asked questions for cooks
Everything you need to know before you start
What commission does the platform take?
The commission is 19.5% by default on each completed order. You set your own prices, so you can build the commission into them.
How much does registration cost?
Registration and listing your menu are free. You only pay commission on real orders.
How does verification work?
You upload your ID and photos of your kitchen, we review them, and we check every dish before it goes live. That's how we keep quality high across the platform.
Do I need restaurant experience?
No. Ulupa is a place for people who love to cook — home cooks and professionals alike. No special education is required.
How will I know about an order?
A new paid order appears in your dashboard with a notification. You confirm the order and start cooking.
How and when do I get paid?
The buyer pays for the order online. Your share for the orders completed during the day arrives in your bank account the next morning, minus the commission.
How do I set my schedule?
You choose available dates in the calendar and a maximum number of orders per date. When the limit is reached, the date closes.
Do I need to be a registered entrepreneur? What about taxes?
You don't need entrepreneur status to register or apply. After your first real order, we'll ask for an extract confirming your registration as an individual entrepreneur: we can't make a payout without it. Your earnings won't be lost — we'll transfer them the morning after we receive the extract. You are responsible for taxes under the law of Georgia.
Can I combine this with another job?
Yes. The flexible schedule is ideal for combining — you decide when and how many orders to take.
How does the buyer pay for an order?
1. The buyer pays for the order and delivery right at checkout. 2. The money is held (“frozen”) in a dedicated account. 3. The morning after the order is completed, your share for the order and delivery arrives in your bank account, minus the commission.
How is the delivery fee calculated?
The delivery fee is calculated automatically by our system and depends on the order amount and the distance between the buyer and the cook.
How do I send an order?
A courier is assigned automatically, comes to your pickup address and takes the order to the customer.
Do I need a health certificate?
We recommend getting a health certificate (medical book) right after registration, but you can start working on the service without one. Once you sell in large volumes it becomes mandatory: you cook for many customers, so the risk and responsibility grow. Upload it to your dashboard and send it to a manager for review to get the “Health certificate verified” badge. Having it boosts buyers’ trust and increases the number of orders — so we strongly recommend getting it as soon as possible.
What should the packaging be and where do I get it?
The packaging should be of good quality so the order arrives intact, and presentable — so the buyer is impressed not only by the food but also by how the order looks. You can buy it at any specialised store — just search for “packaging”. If needed, we’ll help you choose. Branded bags and cards can be purchased from the service team — they must be included in every order. Prices: large bag — 1.5 ₾, small bag — 1 ₾, card — 0.5 ₾, sticker — 0.15 ₾.
Ready to start?
Join the cooks on Ulupa. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes.
Become a cook