Kick Back Chefs is a two-sided marketplace that connects clients with certified chefs who can come to their home within 30–60 minutes or be scheduled for a later time. Clients enter their location, select the type of meal or service they want, and the system shows nearby available chefs. The chef handles grocery shopping (if needed), cooks on-site, and provides cleanup if the client selects it.” 2. Users & Roles Client (User) Enters address or uses GPS Browses available chefs Views chef profiles Requests a meal or service Chooses whether chef brings ingredients Enters allergies Chooses number of guests Selects regular, premium, BBQ, event, or white-glove service Confirms booking after a pre-check (availability, travel time, grocery ability) Pays in app Chats with the chef Views ETA and progress Leaves rating & review Chef Creates profile with skills, cuisine specialties, photos, certifications Sets availability manually + via online/offline toggle Receives booking request → accepts or declines Completes pre-check (confirm ingredients vs. grocery trip, confirm ETA) Travels to client Follows arrival protocol Provides service Uploads receipts for reimbursement Gets paid via connected account Admin Reviews & approves chefs Reviews reimbursements Manages bookings & disputes Manages pricing and fees 3. Core Functional Flow (End to End) A. Client App Flow Open app → location input GPS or manual address This triggers a search for nearby available chefs in real time View list of chefs Distance + ETA Ratings Cuisine specialty Price tier Profile photos & past dishes Select service type Home-cooked meal BBQ Event/Party Drop-off Special occasion / White glove Enter details Meal type Allergies Number of guests Ingredient option: Client provides ingredients (30 min arrival) Chef buys ingredients (60 min arrival + grocery cost) Cleaning add-on Pre-check System confirms: Chef is still available ETA based on live location Grocery ability If all green → continue If fail → app auto-reassigns a new chef suggestion Checkout Base price Grocery estimate or “client provides ingredients” Cleaning fee Mandatory gratuity Total Payment Stripe Connect charge Pre-authorization for grocery overages Confirmation Screen In-app messaging appears Live ETA Checklist of ingredients, allergies, and equipment B. Chef App Flow Sign up & onboarding Personal info Food handler card upload Certifications Background check Photos of past work Availability Manual schedule entry Online/offline toggle like Uber When online → eligible for instant bookings Accept Booking See job request ETA calculation Ingredient requirements Client notes/allergies Confirm or decline Arrival Follow the 10-minute arrival protocol Mark “On site” in app Service Cooking flow Optional serving Add-on cleaning Completion Mark job done Upload grocery receipts Submit reimbursement Payment Payout handled via Stripe Connect 4. Matching Logic for Developers Filter chefs by: Distance (radius-based) Online/offline status Availability window Service type match Verified chef status Sort chefs by: Distance / ETA Rating Specialty match If preferred chef fails pre-check → auto reassign 5. Notifications Needed To Client Chef accepted Chef is on the way ETA updated Chef arrived Meal ready soon Service completed To Chef New job request Reminders Grocery approval if needed Payment issued 6. Payment System Powered by Stripe Connect Client pays booking fee + gratuity Grocery costs reimbursed after receipt approval Chef receives payout minus platform fee 7. Admin Panel Requirements Approve/reject chefs View bookings Adjust pricing Verify receipts Handle disputes Edit service categories See analytics (bookings per day, average chef rating, revenue, etc.) 8. Tech Stack Recommendation (For Developer Context) Frontend (Mobile): React Native Backend: Node.js or Python (FastAPI) Database: PostgreSQL Storage: AWS S3 Payments: Stripe Connect Maps/ETA: Google Maps API Push Notifications: Firebase or APNs/FCM Chat: WebSockets / Socket.io 9. What the Developer Should Deliver First (MVP Build Order) Phase 1 — Foundations User auth (client + chef) Chef profiles Address input + GPS Chef availability toggle Realtime nearby chef search Phase 2 — Booking Engine Service selection Meal details Ingredient selection Allergies Pre-check system Pricing calculation Payment flow Phase 3 — Communication & Arrival In-app chat ETA tracking Notifications Arrival confirmation Phase 4 — Post-Service Receipt upload Ratings/reviews Reimbursement system Revenue and payouts Phase 5 — Admin Panel Chef approval Booking management Reimbursement review Platform settings 10. One Sentence Summary To Give Any Developer “MyChef is an on-demand marketplace where clients enter their location and instantly see available chefs who can arrive within 30–60 minutes, prepare a custom meal, and handle all service steps; the platform includes booking, chat, payments, receipts, ETA, chef availability toggles, admin tools, and a standardized luxury service flow.”