ABOUT PL8S · OUR STORY

We're building the future of food around real chefs and real connection.

PL8S was created to empower independent chefs to build their brands, share their craft, and thrive, while bringing people closer to the food and stories that matter.

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The PL8S plaza: People. Passion. Purpose.
OUR MISSION

To empower independent chefs and redefine the way the world eats, together.

We believe great food has the power to bring people together, celebrate culture, and create opportunity. PL8S is the platform where independent chefs build brands, food lovers discover unforgettable meals, and communities thrive-one plate at a time.

A connected world of food
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OUR VALUES
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OUR FOUNDER'S STORY

“Food was never just a meal. It was love, culture, and community.”

Growing up, food was more than a meal. After years on the sidelines, Francis saw how hard it was for talented home chefs to get the recognition and support they deserve.

PL8S was born to change that: a platform where chefs turn their passion into thriving businesses, and where food lovers discover the people and stories behind the flavors.

Francis Banda
Francis Banda
Founder & CEO, PL8S
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Forbes, TechCrunch, Yahoo Finance, Thrillist, Fast Company, Yelp
“ PL8S is transforming how independent chefs build their brands and how communities experience food. ”
- TechCrunch
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