About us

Gronda is the place where chefs showcase their culinary creations to a global audience. Like musicians sharing songs or artists exhibiting paintings, chefs can present their portfolios on Gronda, inspiring others and driving forward culinary innovation.

"We are determined to create a platform where everyone has access to the most exceptional culinary creations."

A chef flambéing in a pan

Chefs are artists

Sadly, many dishes disappear as menus change, leaving the recipes undocumented and inaccessible for most of us. This loss is like losing Van Gogh's paintings or the majority of Kurt Cobain's songs. The culinary world is constantly losing a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Pushing culinary innovation

Gronda helps chefs showcase their culinary creations and share their knowledge with a global community of chefs and food lovers alike. In doing so, they are not only inspiring millions, but also pushing the industry forward.

A chef plating a dish with precision

Our story

Our co-founder Valentin grew up in a hotel in the Austrian Alps. He saw the hard work and challenges that come with being a chef, but also the passion his parents had for creating new dishes and making people happy.

The three Gronda co-founders

Valentin always had more talent on the computer than on the stove, but when his parents had trouble hiring staff, he left his corporate job in Germany to help them. Together with co-founders Juan and Tobias they started Gronda, a platform to hire chefs.

When the COVID pandemic started, restaurants didn't need staff anymore. But chefs still wanted to be connected to other chefs. So, we changed our focus to help chefs showcase and make money from their recipes. This change resonated and transformed Gronda into the world's largest community for chefs.

The Gronda team working around a table

Today, Gronda is the world’s biggest community for chefs and an indispensable source of inspiration for millions.

Fast facts

  • 1.1M+

    Chefs worldwide

  • 170K+

    Creations shared

  • 4.7

    Average Rating on App & Play Store