The strangers at my dinner table
They have at least two things in common: They love food and, whether they are aware of it or not, they are part of a growing movement called collaborative consumption LIU ZHIHUA
When Yu Xin's food lover friend told her about a service through which users can essentially invite themselves to private dinners in other people's homes, the urge to give it a try was overwhelming. The mobile app Huoli offers amateur cooks who fancy themselves as professional chefs an outlet to entertain others, and at the same time the chance to meet people and make a bit of money on the side.
Each chef has an introduction page on the app in which they say something about themselves, their values relating to food and life, the food they specialize in and anything else they think potential diners will want to know, as well as photos and menus of the food they plan to serve.
