The rapid growth of online food delivery services and digital marketplaces has transformed how people access food and groceries. However, many existing platforms focus mainly on restaurant delivery and often lack features that support local communities, reduce food wastage, or provide personalized cooking services. This project proposes an AI-Powered Hyperlocal Food and Grocery Delivery Platform with Integrated Home Chef Services and Food Rescue Hub, designed to enhance local food service accessibility while promoting sustainability and community participation. The system is developed as a full-stack web application using React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend, and Java Spring Boot for the backend, with a MySQL database for efficient data management. The platform enables users to browse food items from nearby restaurants, order groceries from local stores, and manage orders through an interactive interface. It also introduces a Home Chef module where individuals with cooking skills can offer personalized cooking services at customers’ homes. Additionally, the Food Rescue Hub allows restaurants to list unsold food items at discounted prices, helping reduce food wastage. An AI-powered chatbot is integrated to assist users with platform navigation and service-related queries. Experimental testing demonstrates that the system can efficiently manage user requests, orders, and vendor data while providing a seamless hyperlocal service experience. The proposed platform aims to improve convenience, support local vendors, and encourage sustainable food consumption within communities.
Aldo et al. (Mon,) studied this question.