# Epicurate

> Epicurate is a hospitality technology company and curated marketplace that lets travelers book private chefs, wellness treatments, provisioning, gear delivery and other in-home services, while giving vacation-rental managers a branded concierge storefront and independent providers tools to manage bookings, payments, calendars and customer relationships. Founded in 2020 by chef and former concierge Max Porterkhamsy, it expanded from a chef platform into an operating system for luxury stays and was acquired by Journey in May 2026 for an undisclosed price.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Glen Ellen, United States
- **Founders:** Max Porterkhamsy (Founder and CEO; Head of Dining and Experiences at Journey after the acquisition)
- **Team size:** Approximately 11 employees before or around the 2026 acquisition; LinkedIn lists the company in the 2-10 employee range.
- **Products:** Private chef marketplace, In-home experience marketplace, Partner concierge operating system, Provider business management platform, Journey-integrated experiences
- **Notable:** Selected for the Techstars Anywhere Spring 2024 cohort., Reported a 2024 run-rate target of $4 million in private-chef bookings, up 112% year over year, with a $2,700 average order value., Expanded from 6 chefs in 3 markets to 100 chefs in 40 markets over nine months in 2023-2024.

## Products & services

- **Private chef marketplace** — A destination-based marketplace for customizable in-home dining, including tasting menus, family-style meals, hibachi, cooking classes and premium chef appearances.
- **In-home experience marketplace** — Bookable wellness, fitness, bartending, photography, decor, provisioning, equipment delivery and other services brought to a home or vacation rental.
- **Partner concierge operating system** — Branded service portals, provider curation, reservation-triggered guest pages, booking coordination and revenue participation for vacation-rental managers and hospitality brands.
- **Provider business management platform** — Tools for listings, menus, pricing, calendars, client communication, customization, deposits, payments, itineraries and team operations.
- **Journey-integrated experiences** — Post-acquisition integration intended to let independent hotels and rental operators package experiences with stays while travelers book through Journey and earn rewards.

## Achievements

- Selected for the Techstars Anywhere Spring 2024 cohort.
- Reported a 2024 run-rate target of $4 million in private-chef bookings, up 112% year over year, with a $2,700 average order value.
- Expanded from 6 chefs in 3 markets to 100 chefs in 40 markets over nine months in 2023-2024.
- Expanded its culinary catalog to more than 5,000 experiences across 135+ destinations by early 2026.
- Powered experiences across more than 12,000 luxury homes by the time of the Journey acquisition.
- Acquired by Journey in May 2026; deal terms were not disclosed.

## Latest updates

- **2025-08** — Epicurate updated its platform terms, confirming that providers contract directly with clients and that applicable platform fees are disclosed before booking.
- **2026-02** — The platform introduced clearer Experience and Services categories, improved search filters and destination Favorites.
- **2026-03** — Epicurate announced partnerships with Porter Vacation Rentals, Guesty and Tahoe Rental Company.
- **2026-04** — Epicurate said its catalog included more than 5,000 private culinary experiences across 135+ destinations.
- **2026-05** — Journey acquired Epicurate for an undisclosed amount; Max Porterkhamsy became Journey's head of dining and experiences.

## Links

- Website: https://epicurate.vip
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicuratevip
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicuratevip
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicuratevip

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Last updated: 2026-08-22