Built for People,
Not Profit
A platform for home cooks and local food makers across England
There's a lady in our community who makes the most brilliant cakes you've ever tasted. Birthday cakes, wedding cakes, celebration cakes - each one a work of art. But hardly anyone knows about her. She can't afford the big delivery platforms. She doesn't have a shop front. Her talent stays hidden.
This isn't just one story. It's happening everywhere. Talented people with amazing food, but no way to reach their community.
The home cook who makes authentic curry that transports you to another country. The retired chef who still has magic in their hands. The young person starting their first food business from their kitchen. The small restaurant fighting to survive against the big chains.
Why We Built GILLBITE
We didn't build this to compete with the big delivery companies. We built this because those companies weren't built for people like us.
They were built for shareholders in London. For profit margins. For scale. A small home cook or a family restaurant is just a number to them - one that pays 25-35% of every order for the privilege of being listed.
"Human to human, not corporation to customer."
— What GILLBITE stands forWe spent 6 months building something different. Not because we wanted to start a business. But because we wanted to see what would happen if local talent could actually reach local people.
Who Is This For?
The Home Cook
You make incredible homemade food from your kitchen. Maybe it's your grandmother's recipes, maybe it's your own home cooking creations. You want to sell food from home and start your home cooking business - but you need a way to reach customers in your area.
The Small Restaurant
You've built something special. But the big platforms take too much, and you need every pound to keep going. You want to grow, but not at the cost of your soul.
The Local Customers
You want real food from real people. You're tired of the same chains. You want to support your neighbours, discover hidden gems, and know that your money stays in your community.
How It Works
We're not going to bombard you with percentages and comparisons. Here's what matters:
For Food Makers
- First 3 months completely FREE - build your customer base, no pressure
- Month 4 starts at just 1%, then slowly grows with you each month (max 5% after month 8)
- If you don't earn, we don't earn - that's only fair
- Your customers stay your customers - we don't hide them from you
- No contracts - leave anytime if it's not right for you
For Customers
- Order homemade food from local home cooks near you
- Discover home cooked meals you never knew existed
- Support real home cooks in your community
- Find home cooking talent that the big platforms don't accept
What We Believe
We believe that lady making brilliant cakes deserves to be discovered. We believe the home cook with authentic recipes deserves customers who appreciate their craft. We believe small restaurants should be able to compete without giving away a third of their earnings.
GILLBITE is our way of making that happen.
This isn't about disrupting an industry or becoming the next big thing. It's about connecting talented people with hungry neighbours. It's about keeping money in our community. It's about human to human.
Common Questions
How much does it cost?
First 3 months completely FREE. Month 4 starts at just 1%, then slowly rises each month to 5% max by month 8. If you don't earn, we don't earn - that's only fair.
Can I sell food from home?
Yes! Unlike Deliveroo and Just Eat, GILLBITE welcomes home cooks. Register with your local council (it's free) and start selling your homemade food to your community.
How is GILLBITE different?
Deliveroo takes 25-35%, Just Eat takes 14%. We start FREE, then just 1% rising to 5% max. We welcome home cooks. Human to human, not corporation to customer.
Do I need a restaurant?
No! GILLBITE is for everyone - home cooks, small restaurants, food trucks, bakers, anyone who makes food. If you make brilliant food in your kitchen, we want to help you reach your community.
Join Our Community
Whether you make food or love eating it - you're welcome here.