Our Story

Our Story: How 1Plate1World Was Born

In a world of abundance and scarcity existing side by side, 1Plate1World began with a simple observation and a powerful idea.

The Seed of Change

It was a crisp autumn evening when MrWei, our founder, witnessed something that would change his life—and potentially the world. As he walked past his favorite local restaurant, he saw the chef, sadly discarding trays of untouched gourmet meals. Curiosity piqued, MrWei struck up a conversation.

"It breaks my heart," Chef confessed, "but at closing time, whatever hasn't sold has to go. It's the curse of running a restaurant—you never know exactly how much you'll need each day."

MrWei's mind raced. In that moment, he saw not just wasted food, but wasted opportunity, resources, and most importantly, connections.

From Revelation to Revolution

That night, MrWei couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about Chef's dilemma, and about all the people in the city who would have loved those meals. It wasn't just about food; it was about bridging gaps, reducing waste, and creating a community united by shared values and delicious experiences.

The idea hit him like a bolt of lightning: What if there was a way to connect restaurants with surplus food to people looking for great meals at a discount? A platform that could turn potential waste into wonderful opportunities, transforming leftovers into legacies?

1Plate1World Takes Shape

MrWei assembled a team of dreamers and doers—developers, designers, and food enthusiasts who shared his vision. Together, they crafted an app that was more than just a marketplace; it was a movement.

They called it 1Plate1World, embodying the idea that each plate saved could contribute to changing the world, one meal at a time.

More Than Just an App

As 1Plate1World grew, it became clear that this was about more than just connecting surplus food with hungry people. It was about:

- Transforming every meal into a planet-saving mission

- Turning kitchen surplus into community treasure

- Making every user's fork a magic wand for the planet

- Creating a city-wide network of secret menus and culinary adventures

Restaurants and cafes saw their 'best by' dates become 'best buy' opportunities. Users discovered they could put entire restaurant surplus menus right in their pockets. Every transaction became a small but significant victory in the fight against food waste.

The Feast Goes On

Today, 1Plate1World is more than just an app—it's a community of food rescuers, waste warriors, and taste adventurers. Every day, thousands of meals that would have been lost are instead enjoyed, celebrated, and transformed into stories.

We're proud of the numbers—the tons of CO2 emissions saved, the millions of meals rescued, the thousands of businesses supported. But what really drives us are the stories: The student who discovered her favorite dish through a surprise rescue. The small café that stayed afloat thanks to reduced waste. The neighbors who met and formed friendships over rescued meals.

At 1Plate1World, we believe that every plate tells a story, and every meal is an opportunity to make the world a little bit better. We're writing a new chapter in the way we think about food, community, and sustainability.

Join us in this delicious revolution. With 1Plate1World, you're not just having a meal—you're having an impact.

Because remember: It's not just a plate of food. It's 1Plate1World.