What Kind of Home Chefs Are We Looking to Partner With at Hawkr?

If you are reading this first, you may want to also explore our article on Why Klang Valley Home Chefs Should Join Hawkr Instead of Foodpanda or Grab, where we explain how our platform works and why it is different. However, before applying as a Hawkr home chef, it is important to understand that you may or may not be a home chef that is fit for us. So, what makes you a good fit to be a Hawkr home chef?

1. Are you a home chef or a chef?

We're looking for home chefs who care deeply about quality. Our customers choose Hawkr because they want meals that feel homemade for themselves and for those they care for. We want balance portions, thoughtful menus and food that tastes like someone paid attention while cooking it. We are not looking for mass production. We are looking for intention.

2. Do you have rotating menus?

Unlike fixed restaurant menus, our chefs rotate dishes regularly. This keeps customers engaged and prevents menu fatigue. It also gives chefs room to showcase different specialties, seasonal dishes, and signature items. Rotation builds anticipation. Customers look forward to certain dishes returning. They stay curious. That curiosity drives loyalty. If you don't have a rotating menu and would like to create one, don't hesitate to reach out to us here!

3. Can you adapt to our homemade meal plan?

Our homemade meal plan is different from one-off orders. There may be customer pauses, last-minute changes, special requests, or feedback that requires small adjustments. The chefs who thrive with us are responsive and open to refining their approach. They understand that flexibility is part of maintaining a strong long-term relationship with customers. Over time, something interesting happens. Customers begin recognising our home chefs. They start requesting specific dishes. They share feedback about their favourite meals that week. That sense of recognition creates a kind of momentum, a feeling that you are not just cooking anonymously, but building something people remember.

4. Is this platform suitable for you?

If you are a home chef who takes pride in your food, who is open to rotating menus, who values communication, and who wants to grow sustainably rather than chase quick wins, then Hawkr may be the right place for you. We are not building the biggest platform. We are building the right one for home chefs in Klang Valley. And if you have not yet read it, we encourage you to start with: Why Klang Valley Home Chefs Should Join Hawkr Instead of Foodpanda or Grab, to understand how our platform supports that growth.

If you're interested in joining Hawkr as a home chef, click here!

Written by Niranjana.V

Fellow foodie & Hawkr's Growth and Operations Coordinator