We built SameTable because we've lived it

When dinnertime became the most stressful part of our day, we knew something had to change.

Between a child with a nut allergy, a partner doing keto, and a toddler who refused anything green, every meal felt like solving a Rubik's cube. We were making two or three different dinners every night, scrolling endlessly through recipes only to realize they wouldn't work for half the family.

We tried every meal planning app out there. They all had the same problem: they treated our household as one person. Filter by “gluten-free” and you lose all the recipes your other family members would love. There was no way to plan for a family where everyone eats differently.

The realization

We realized that the real problem isn't finding recipes—it's finding recipes that work for everyone at the table. That's a fundamentally different challenge, and it needs a fundamentally different tool.

What if every recipe could be scored against every person in your household? What if you could see at a glance that a recipe is a 92% match for your family—perfect for three out of four people, and needing just one small substitution for the fourth?

What we built

SameTable is the tool we wished existed: a meal planner that understands every person in your family has different needs, and helps you find the meals where those needs overlap.

• Per-eater scoring: See exactly how each recipe works for each person
• Smart compatibility: Instantly know what percentage of your family can eat any recipe
• AI suggestions: Get recipe recommendations that consider everyone's needs
• Simple setup: Up and running in 2 minutes

Our mission

We believe every family deserves to sit down and eat the same meal together. Not three different dinners. Not constant compromises. Real meals that everyone can enjoy at the same table.

That's why we called it SameTable—and why we're committed to making it the best tool for families navigating the complex world of dietary needs.

— The SameTable Team