A smart, budget-friendly cooking assistant built to help students cook delicious, affordable meals — powered by AI.
StudyChef is an intelligent cooking companion designed for students living abroad, in hostels, or on tight budgets.
It helps you plan, cook, and manage meals that fit your time, taste, and wallet.
Think of it as ChatGPT, but for cooking — your personal kitchen assistant that plans your meals, suggests recipes, and helps you make the most out of every ingredient.
✅ Budget-Based Meal Planning – Set your monthly or weekly budget and get a tailored meal plan.
✅ Bulk Cooking Recipes – Get 3–7-day batch-cooking ideas with storage & reheating guidance.
✅ Smart Substitutions – Ingredient alternatives and leftover transformations.
✅ Global Cuisines – Explore diverse recipes that stay within your budget.
✅ Nutrition Insights – See calorie and nutrient breakdowns for every meal.
- Frontend: React.js (modern, minimal UI with gradient theme)
- Backend: Node.js + Express
- AI Layer: OpenAI API (for recipe generation and conversation)
- Database: MongoDB (user data & preferences)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS + Framer Motion animations
- The user interacts with a chatbot-style interface.
- StudyChef asks for dietary preference (Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian).
- Based on budget & cuisine choice, it generates personalized meal plans and recipes.
- Future versions will include pantry tracking and grocery price APIs.
To make independent living easier, healthier, and more sustainable for students worldwide.
StudyChef’s mission is simple — feed both the stomach and the soul with smart, affordable meals.
📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ea2CbX5D
- 🧾 Grocery price integration APIs
- 🧠 Pantry item detection & tracking
- 📍 Local store and discount recommendations
- 📱 Mobile app version with push notifications
Developed by: Hassan Ali
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanxl]
Email: [workxl5801@gmail.com]
This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.