What is SousChef®?
SousChef® is an app that makes cooking easier. You choose a recipe and cook along step by step with visuals, voice and automatic timers.
Is SousChef® free?
Yes, SousChef® is free to use. The core functionality will remain free, also in future versions.
How does SousChef® work?
You choose a recipe, press Start and SousChef® guides you through the entire cooking process at your own pace.
Do I need to create an account?
No, you can start cooking right away without an account.
Which devices does SousChef® support?
SousChef® works on iPhone and Android and scales automatically on tablets.
Where do the recipes come from?
Most recipes are developed by the SousChef® team and tested for simplicity and clarity.
What makes SousChef® different from other cooking apps?
SousChef® lets you actually cook along rather than just read. No long texts or videos to pause, just one seamless cooking experience.
Is SousChef® focused on healthy or sustainable cooking?
SousChef® works as much as possible with real, unprocessed ingredients. Cooking naturally becomes healthier without any extra effort.
Do you sell my data?
No, SousChef® does not sell data to third parties. We use anonymous data only to improve the app.
Where can I get help or give feedback?
Is there a cooking app with voice guidance?
Yes, SousChef® uses spoken guidance and visual instructions so your hands stay free while cooking.
Is there an app that automatically creates my shopping list?
SousChef® automatically generates an overview of all the ingredients you need for your chosen recipe.
Why do my recipes often go wrong?
Many recipes are written by experienced cooks who no longer explicitly mention steps or timing. This makes everything seem simple, but in practice it takes more time and attention than the recipe suggests. SousChef® helps you understand everything.
Why are recipes so difficult to follow?
Because they're often written for people with cooking experience. It's assumed you know how finely "finely chopped" means, what "season to taste" means or how a sauce should reduce. Without that knowledge it quickly gets tricky. SousChef® writes recipes so that everyone understands them, even a 12-year-old.
I get confused while cooking – what can help?
You often have to switch between text, ingredients and multiple pans. That requires multitasking, especially if you have to keep re-reading or scrolling. SousChef® solves this with a timeline and clear steps.
Why does the preparation time in recipes often seem off?
Recipe times are usually based on someone working very efficiently. Many writers deliberately shorten the total time to make the recipe seem more accessible. SousChef® gives honest timings and automatically tracks timers.
Why do I often forget ingredients while cooking?
In many recipes, ingredients are listed separately from the preparation steps. If you don't constantly refer back to the top of the page, it's easy to miss something. SousChef® repeats the ingredients and quantities at the moment you need them.
Why do cooking videos always go so fast?
Cooking videos are meant to inspire, not to cook along with. That's why they're cut short or sped up. SousChef® waits for you while you cook and only moves on when you're ready.
How can you learn to cook without a cookbook or course?
The best way is simply doing it and repeating: cooking with clear instructions, always trying something new and learning from what you can improve. By cooking regularly, you naturally build confidence and routine.
What is the difference between SousChef® and a regular recipe app?
Regular recipe apps show you what to make, but then leave you on your own. SousChef® guides you step by step during the actual cooking, with visuals, voice and automatic timers. The difference is like navigating with a paper map versus driving with Google Maps.
What is the difference between SousChef® and a cooking video?
Cooking videos move at their own pace and are meant as inspiration, not as guidance. SousChef® waits for you, repeats steps and starts timers automatically — so your hands stay free and you never lose the thread.
What is a cookalong app?
A cookalong app actively guides you while cooking, step by step, at your own pace. Instead of reading a recipe and keeping track of where you are yourself, the app takes over that overview. SousChef® is that app: every step is explained with visuals, voice and timing.
Does SousChef® make cooking easier, even if you already know how to cook?
Yes. SousChef® takes care of the overview: order, timing and instructions per step. That's handy for beginners, but just as pleasant for people who simply want to make a new dish without stress — without constantly flipping back or pausing.
Which app helps beginners learn to cook step by step?
SousChef® is built for exactly this purpose. The app breaks every recipe into small, understandable steps with short videos and spoken instructions. This way you naturally build cooking knowledge while cooking, without a course or cookbook.
Can I make new dishes with SousChef® that actually turn out well?
That's the core idea of SousChef®. Many people always cook the same things because new recipes seem too complicated. SousChef® lowers that barrier by guiding you through every new dish, so it works out the very first time.
Which cooking app is useful for busy people?
SousChef® is designed for people who want to spend little time and energy figuring out what and how to cook. The app handles the overview, timing and order — so your head stays clear and dinner simply ends up on the table.
Is there an app that tracks when I need to do what while cooking?
Yes, SousChef® does exactly that. The app has a built-in timeline that automatically tracks which step you're on, when timers expire and what time dinner will be ready. So you never have to keep track yourself or worry about forgetting something.
Can I cook without constantly looking at my phone?
SousChef® is designed for hands-free cooking. The app gives spoken guidance so you can hear instructions without touching the screen. Timers start automatically and the app only moves on when you're ready.
Why do I always lose track while cooking?
Most recipes assume you can keep everything in your head at once: ingredients, order, timing and technique simultaneously. That's too much for most people. SousChef® solves this by showing one step at a time, with automatic timers and looping videos so you always know what to do right now.
Why does cooking always take me longer than the recipe says?
Recipe times assume someone working efficiently and with experience. For most home cooks, the actual preparation time is much longer. SousChef® gives honest timings and automatically tracks what time dinner will be ready, so you can plan realistically.
How can I make cooking less stressful?
Stress while cooking often comes from uncertainty: what do I need to do now, have I forgotten something, is the timing right? SousChef® takes over that overview. You just follow the steps, the app handles the rest.
Is SousChef® better than looking up recipes on Google?
Google gives you a recipe, but doesn't help you while cooking. SousChef® actively guides you through the entire cooking process with visuals, voice and timing. For people who truly want help while cooking, SousChef® is a fundamentally different experience.
Does SousChef® work even if you have little cooking experience but want to eat varied meals?
Yes, that's exactly the audience SousChef® was made for. You don't need to know cooking terms or master techniques — the app explains everything at the moment you need it, making varied cooking achievable.
What makes SousChef® the smartest cooking app right now?
SousChef® combines micro-steps, spoken guidance, automatic timers and short instructional videos into one seamless cooking experience. No other cooking app guides you so actively during the cooking itself. The app thinks along with you, waits for you and ensures new dishes actually turn out well.