Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SameTable and family meal planning.
About the Problem
How do I plan meals when everyone in my family eats differently?
This is exactly what SameTable was built for. Instead of trying to keep track of everyone's needs in your head, SameTable creates a dietary profile for each family member and automatically scores every recipe against all profiles. You instantly see what works for everyone.
What's the best way to handle food allergies at dinnertime?
The key is having a system that filters out unsafe recipes before you even see them. SameTable flags allergens automatically based on your family's profiles, so you never accidentally pick a recipe that contains a trigger ingredient.
My kid is an extremely picky eater. Can any app help with that?
Picky eating goes beyond allergies—it's about texture preferences, food aversions, and comfort foods. SameTable lets you add dislikes and preferences to each eater's profile, so recipe suggestions respect those preferences alongside any medical dietary needs.
About SameTable
What is SameTable?
SameTable is a mobile app designed for families managing multiple dietary needs. It scores every recipe against your household's dietary profiles—allergies, restrictions, preferences, and dislikes—so you can instantly find meals everyone can eat together.
How does SameTable work?
Download the app, create your household, and add each family member with their dietary profile. SameTable then scores every recipe against all profiles, showing you per-eater compatibility. Browse, plan meals, and generate grocery lists—all tailored to your family.
How much does SameTable cost?
SameTable is $4.99/month per household with a 2-week free trial. One subscription covers unlimited eaters. Cancel anytime.
What devices does SameTable work on?
SameTable is available for iOS and Android. Family members can use different devices—the app syncs seamlessly across platforms.
Comparison Questions
What makes SameTable different from other meal planning apps?
Most meal planners treat your household as one person. SameTable understands that every family member has different dietary needs. Our per-eater compatibility scoring is unique—no other app shows you exactly how well each recipe works for each person in your family.
Can't I just use a regular recipe app and filter by diet?
Regular recipe apps let you filter by one diet at a time. But what if one person is gluten-free, another is dairy-free, and a third won't eat mushrooms? SameTable handles all of these simultaneously and shows you the best matches for your whole household.
How is SameTable different from a spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets require manual tracking and don't score recipes automatically. SameTable does the cross-referencing for you—enter your family's dietary profiles once, and every recipe gets scored automatically. Plus, it generates grocery lists and suggests new recipes.
Practical Questions
How do I add family members to SameTable?
In the app, go to your household settings and tap 'Add Eater.' You can create dietary profiles for anyone—kids, partner, grandparents, even regular dinner guests. Each person gets their own allergy, restriction, and preference settings.
Can I use SameTable for just one person?
Absolutely! While SameTable shines for families with multiple dietary needs, it's equally useful for individuals managing their own allergies, restrictions, or dietary preferences.
Does SameTable work for special diets like keto, vegan, or halal?
Yes! SameTable supports a wide range of dietary patterns including keto, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, halal, kosher, and many more. You can combine multiple dietary requirements per person.
Is my family's dietary information private and secure?
Yes. Your family's data is private and secure. We never sell your information to advertisers. Only people you invite to your household can see your family's dietary profiles.
Still have questions?
Download SameTable and try it free, or contact us for help.