Hungry House

Hungry House operates as a tech-enabled, multi-brand culinary platform, targeting both individual consumers (B2C) and businesses (B2B) with chef-prepared meals. The company was brought to life in 2021 by founder and CEO Kristen Barnett. Barnett's professional journey, which includes roles at Zuul, a ghost kitchen startup, and Dig Food Group, provided her with substantial experience in food-tech and restaurant operations, directly influencing the creation of Hungry House.

The firm's business model is centered around a vertically integrated system that manages the entire process from menu creation to delivery. It collaborates with established chefs and culinary personalities to develop and launch new food brands, which are then prepared in its centralized production facilities. This approach allows for rapid brand incubation and deployment without the overhead of traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants. For its direct-to-consumer segment, Hungry House functions as a ghost kitchen, preparing meals from its portfolio of brands for on-demand delivery. The B2B stream involves catering and supplying other businesses with its culinary offerings. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of these meals to both individual customers via delivery platforms and to corporate clients.

Hungry House distinguishes itself by partnering with recognized chefs to co-create its delivery-only restaurant concepts. One of its initial brand collaborations was with the chef-duo behind Pecking House, a popular pop-up, to offer their chili fried chicken for delivery. This strategy leverages the chefs' existing brand recognition and culinary expertise to attract customers. The platform provides the infrastructure, including production, technology, and delivery logistics, enabling chefs to scale their reach. In April 2022, the company secured $2.15 million in a pre-seed funding round to support its expansion. Keywords: culinary platform, ghost kitchen, food delivery, B2C food, B2B catering, chef collaborations, virtual restaurants, food-tech, on-demand meals, multi-brand kitchen