1. Getting Started
Get up and running quickly and make the most of PandaChef.
How do I sign up?
Click “Start free”, register with your email address, and confirm the verification email. A short onboarding then walks you through the key settings such as language, units, and dietary preferences.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. PandaChef runs in any browser and is optimized for phones and tablets. Native apps for iOS and Android are on the way - the web app already works great on mobile in the meantime.
How do I add my existing recipes?
There are several ways: paste a link to import a recipe from any website, photograph a cookbook page or handwritten note, paste plain text, or enter everything manually. Our AI extracts ingredients and steps automatically.
2. Recipes & AI
How importing, organizing, and AI assistance work.
How does the recipe import work?
Paste a URL and PandaChef fetches the page, extracts title, ingredients, steps, and photo, and saves everything neatly structured. You can review and edit the result before and after saving.
What does the AI help me with?
The AI imports recipes from links, photos, and text, suggests recipes based on what's in your fridge, recreates dishes from a photo, and scales quantities to your servings. You always stay in control and can edit every suggestion.
How do I organize my collection?
Use cookbooks to group recipes (e.g. favorites or themes) and tags for flexible filtering. The search finds recipes by title, and filters narrow things down by time, cuisine, or cooking status.
3. Meal Planning & Shopping
From the weekly plan to the shopping list.
How does the meal planner work?
Assign recipes to days of the week in the planner. From there you can generate a shopping list for the whole week with one tap - quantities from multiple recipes are combined automatically.
Can I export my shopping list?
Yes. Besides the built-in list, you can send items to the Bring! shopping app. Checked-off and manual items are supported as well.
What is the inventory for?
Track what's in your kitchen - or photograph your fridge and let the AI recognize the contents. Based on your inventory, PandaChef suggests recipes you can cook right now.
4. Subscription & Account
Plans, payment, and your data.
What does PandaChef cost?
You can use PandaChef for free with a limited number of saved recipes. PandaChef Premium removes the limit and unlocks all features. Current prices are shown on the pricing page and in the app under “View plans”.
How do I cancel or change my plan?
You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings under Subscription. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.
How do I delete my account?
In Settings you'll find “Delete account”. This permanently removes your profile and all saved data. You can also change language, units, theme, and notifications there.