Real Food Kitchen

Real Food Kitchen - Meal Subscription & E-commerce Platform Real Food Kitchen is a comprehensive ASP.NET Core web application that delivers a complete meal subscription and e-commerce solution for healthy, prepared meals. Project Overview Type: B2C E-commerce & Subscription Platform Industry: Food & Nutrition Target Market: Health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, nutritious meal solutions Key Features Core Functionality - Meal Subscription Service: Weekly recurring meal plans with customizable delivery schedules - E-commerce Store: Individual meal purchases and add-on products - Menu Management: Rotating weekly menus with seasonal offerings - Nutritional Tracking: Detailed macronutrient information (calories, carbs, protein, fat) including low-carb variations - Dietary Accommodations: Vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb, and spicy options with customizable preferences Customer Experience - Multi-Channel Ordering: Both subscription-based and one-time purchase options - Flexible Delivery: Home delivery and pickup location options with scheduling - Account Management: Customer portal for subscription management, order history, and profile settings - Loyalty Program: Points-based rewards system with referral bonuses - Mobile Responsive: Cross-platform compatibility with dedicated mobile app (MAUI) Business Management - Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive backend for order management, menu planning, and customer service - Inventory Management: Product catalog with size variations and pricing tiers - Delivery Management: Route planning, label printing, and logistics coordination - Financial Integration: Stripe and Paystation payment processing with automated billing - Marketing Tools: Coupon system, promotional campaigns, and customer communication Technical Architecture Stack - Framework: ASP.NET Core 8.0 (C#) - Database: SQL Server with Entity Framework Core - Frontend: Razor Pages/Views with Bootstrap CSS framework - Caching: Redis for performance optimization - Background Jobs: Hangfire for automated tasks - Payment Processing: Stripe & Paystation integration - Email Service: SendGrid for transactional emails - Mobile: .NET MAUI cross-platform app Key Integrations - Google Maps API: Address validation and delivery route optimization - Social Authentication: Facebook and Google OAuth - Telerik UI Components: Advanced data grids and reporting - Print Management: ZPL label printing for logistics Business Impact This platform enables food service businesses to: - Scale Operations: Automated subscription management handles recurring revenue - Improve Customer Retention: Flexible subscription options with easy customization - Operational Efficiency: Integrated order management, delivery routing, and payment processing - Data-Driven Decisions: Customer analytics, nutritional tracking, and business intelligence - Multi-Channel Growth: Support for both B2C subscriptions and individual purchases The application demonstrates expertise in building complex, multi-tenant e-commerce solutions with subscription billing, inventory management, and customer relationship management at scale.