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A smart-oven-paired subscription meal service.
Tovala is a Chicago-based food-tech company with a smart oven that is paired with a weekly meal delivery service.
Tovala offers a fresh meal delivery service paired with a smart oven, enabling meals to be prepared with only 1 minute of prep. It combines chef-crafted meals with a connected cooking device to streamline at-home dining.
Users receive chef-crafted meals delivered to their door and use a smart oven to cook them quickly. The service includes browsing a weekly menu, ordering meals or the smart oven separately, and utilizing a subscription-based model to access meals and hardware. The smart oven integrates with the meal options for automated cooking workflows, reducing prep and cook time for the user.
Who itβs for: Individuals and households seeking convenient, chef-crafted meals with minimal prep and a connected cooking device
Hiring/traction mentions not explicit; company-wide branding and pricing pages indicate active product/market presence
Co-Founder/CEO of Tovala. Career spent in variety of food & technology roles. Live in Chicago with wife and daughter -- still miss the California weather.

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