People in the UK love to cook. Nearly 60% actually prefer to cook at home rather than eat out. But they don't have enough time. Is meal subscription service Hello Fresh the answer? It gives the illusion of scratch cooking, with each meal taking only 30 minutes to put together.

Ordering a takeaway is great, but sometimes you want really want the comfort of a home-cooked meal. Start-up ComeCasero is bringing Mexican foodies the best of both worlds, with its platform connecting diners and home cooks looking to sell some extra portions.

The overall ready meal market in the UK is in decline, but there’s one sector that’s showing growth: premium ready meals. With people wanting to cook more at home and avoid ready meals due to increased health awareness, do premium ready meals offer the best of both worlds?

89% of Americans cook at home frequently, with the highest 41% doing so five or more times weekly. With many still in the post-recession mindset, costly meals out are more infrequent. SideChef is an app that aims to bring those interested in cooking together.