The Dorm Chef community
Cooked bystudents
Real meals from real dorm kitchens. Steal an idea, cook it tonight, then share yours.
Every post is checked by a person before it shows. Comments are off.
October challenge
Microwave mug week
Make anything in one mug, in the microwave. Share it by October 31 and tick “Microwave mug week” when you post.
- Ali picks three favourites to feature on Dorm Chef’s Instagram and TikTok
- Those three cooks each get a Dorm Chef recipe book of their choice, free
- Your own recipe or a Dorm Chef one, both count
Cook of the week
Fresh from dorm kitchens
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The first cooks are on their way
Cooked something with a mini fridge or a microwave? Be one of the first students here.
How it works
- 1
Cook something
A Dorm Chef recipe or your own idea. A mini fridge and a microwave are plenty.
- 2
Share it
Up to five photos or a 60-second video. Hands only is great. Add your Instagram or TikTok if you like.
- 3
It goes live
Ali checks every post before it shows. Then it appears here with your name, and other students can cook it too.
Kind and real
- 18+ only, with a free Dorm Chef account
- Your own food and your own photos or video
- No one else’s face without their OK
- No address, dorm name or room number
- Location data is removed on your phone before upload
- Comments are off, so it stays kind and spam-free
- Student recipes are checked for basic safety, not tested by Dorm Chef
- Take your post down any time