About nana
At nana, love is served, we believe in the power of home-cooked meals to bring people together. nana is a Utah-based platform that connects passionate home cooks, our caregivers, with food lovers who crave authentic, fresh, home-cooked meals.
Whether you're an enthusiastic home cook, a culinary dreamer, or someone who simply cooks from the heart, nana allows you to share your food with your community in a legal, convenient, and meaningful way.
Born out of our founder's longing for authentic food that tastes like home, nana's mission is to bring people together through the warmth of food, redefining how we share and connect through food, regardless of distance.
Our Mission
We believe that love tastes better when it's shared. nana was created to make home-cooked meals accessible to everyone, while helping home cooks turn their passion into a purpose. Through our app, cooks can share their dishes, reach nearby food lovers, and earn income doing what they love, all while spreading warmth, culture, and connection.
Why it matters
Food made with love brings people together, but starting a traditional food business can be expensive and complicated. nana changes that by empowering home cooks to:
- Share their favorite recipes directly from their home kitchen
- Build a loyal community of local enjoyers
- Earn income doing what they love most: cooking
- Test, develop, and refine their ideas before taking the next big step
For food lovers, nana offers a way to discover authentic, homemade food made by real people— not mass-produced, but made with love, culture, and history.
Join the nana movement
nana is not just a food platform, it's a way to share love, tradition, and connection through homemade meals. Whether you want to share your cooking with others or simply enjoy homemade food made with love, nana is the place where community and flavor come together.
1. How to become a Nurturer
If you love to cook and want to turn that passion into a purpose, becoming a Nurturer with nana is the perfect way to start.
Why become a Nurturer?
- Set your own schedule: cook when it suits you.
- Choose your dishes and prices: your kitchen, your rules.
- Let nana take care of the rest, from orders to payments.
Be part of a community that celebrates authentic food and genuine relationships.
Once you sign up, you'll receive all the onboarding materials you need, from how to set up your profile and menu to how to manage orders with ease.
2. Licensing guidelines for aspiring Nurturers
Before you start selling your homemade meals, it's important to make sure your setup meets local food safety and licensing requirements.
We've put together a helpful document that walks you through everything you need to know:
In it, you'll find:
- An overview of the licenses you need to start your home-based food business.
- How to select the right license for you.
- A step-by-step guide on how to obtain your license.
Please note that these are general guidelines. Always check with your local health department to ensure that you comply with local regulations.
3. Frequently asked questions
Q: Do I need a commercial kitchen to cook for nana?
A: No, you can cook in your home kitchen as long as it complies with local safety and licensing regulations.
Q: How do I get paid?
A: Payments are processed through the nana platform and paid out once a week.
Q: Can I set my own prices and work schedule?
A: Absolutely. You decide what to cook, when to cook, and how much to charge.
Q: Can I focus on specific diets (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)?
A: Yes! Highlight your specialty dishes—the nana community loves variety.
Q: How do I get my dishes to customers?
A: Simply create your menu and enjoyers (your customers) will place their orders in advance. You can choose to offer customer pickup and/or delivery by you. As our platform grows, we will soon establish a third-party delivery service.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: Although it's not always mandatory, we recommend that you take out insurance if you cook regularly. It's additional protection for your business.
Need more help?
Contact our friendly team at support@thenana.app. We'll be happy to help you on your journey as a Nurturer.
