Why Teta

Not another delivery app.

We're building the infrastructure for home-cooked food — one neighborhood at a time.

The Difference

What makes Teta different

Delivery Apps

Generic restaurant food
High commissions on every order
No connection between cook and customer
Speed over quality

Teta

Home-cooked by your actual neighbors
Zero commissions for cooks
Direct relationship, cook to customer
Quality and authenticity first

Lebanon's Reality

A country in crisis. A community with answers.

Lebanon's economic collapse has tripled poverty and devastated livelihoods. Teta turns kitchens into engines of recovery.

44%

of Lebanese now live in poverty

73%

face multidimensional deprivation

26%

women's unemployment rate

80%+

currency purchasing power lost

Sources: World Bank 2024, UN Women, ILO

Health

Real food. Real difference.

Sodium & fat

Home-CookedLower

Fast FoodHigh

Fruits & vegetables

Home-CookedHigher

Fast FoodLow

Preservatives

Home-CookedNone — fresh ingredients

Fast FoodYes — shelf-life driven

Portions

Home-CookedMade with care

Fast FoodOversized for profit

Personal touch

Home-CookedEvery dish is unique

Fast FoodStandardized recipes

Community money

Home-CookedStays local

Fast FoodLeaves immediately

Sources: NIH/PMC, Pew Research Center

Price

5× more expensive to eat out

Home-cooked meals through Teta cost a fraction of restaurant prices.

$4–5

home-cooked per serving

$6–11

meal delivery services

$15–25+

restaurant dining

Sources: Real Plans, Delivery Rank 2026

Local Impact

Your money works harder locally

For every $100 spent, here's how much stays in the community.

$45

stays local when you buy from neighbors

Local Independents

$14

stays local when you buy from chains

Big-Box Chains

Local businesses recirculate money 2–3× more within the community.

Sources: iLocal Inc, New Economics Foundation

Market Validation

A proven model, a growing market

The home-cooked food economy is one of the fastest-growing segments in food delivery.

$44.5B

projected meal-kit market by 2032

13%

annual market growth rate

81%

of home-cook platform members are women

$40/hr

average cook earnings on platforms

Sources: Data Bridge Market Research, Inc Magazine, Boston Globe

Features

Built for both sides

Whether you're cooking or ordering, the experience is seamless.

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For Food Lovers

📍

Discover Local Cooks

Browse cooks in your neighborhood. See ratings, menus, and availability.

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Real-Time Menus

Fresh menus updated daily. Know exactly what's cooking before you order.

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Flexible Pickup & Delivery

Choose what works for you. Pick up directly or get it delivered.

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For Home Cooks

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Zero Commission

Keep 100% of what you earn. Your kitchen, your prices, your profit.

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Set Your Own Menu

Cook what you love, when you want. Full control over your offerings.

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Build Your Reputation

Grow your customer base through ratings and repeat orders.