Combining the power of sharing economy, social networking & social responsibility to transform the way people access authentic meals. At the heart of it, Plates is a grassroots movement to return to the kitchen. Plates encourages us to cook and source nourishing food, made in small batches, with real ingredients. By doing this we have the power to take control of our own health, and it starts one meal at a time. By dining with Plates, you aren’t just accessing food in an innovative, fun way, you are participating in a movement that will change the way we cook, source food, and interact with each other. When you use Plates, you also connect with local Chefs and strengthen your community’s social fabric. Plates empowers cooks to create authentic meals with flexible hours and earn extra income. Plates enable diners global access at a local level to quality nutritious meals prepared within our communities. Initially, our geographic focus will be Massachusetts. We will be expanding one area at a time but this will not happen overnight! This is the very beginning.