Many home cooks in Pakistan are worried about the high commission charged by foodpanda. Reports show that the popular delivery app can take up to 30% per order from home-based chefs. This means that if a customer pays Rs100, the chef may keep only around Rs70 after the platform’s cut. Extra service and marketing fees can make it even less.
Home chefs prepare tasty meals from their kitchens and sell them through the app to reach more customers. Foodpanda helps them get orders without opening a full restaurant. However, many small sellers say the high fees are hurting their business. In times of rising inflation and tough competition, these costs make it difficult to earn a good profit.
Users on social media and forums report commission rates between 25% to 35%, sometimes higher depending on the agreement. One seller said that after paying 30%, very little money is left for ingredients, packaging, and daily expenses.
While foodpanda has helped many women and home cooks earn extra income in the past, critics argue the platform should offer better support to small sellers. Lower fees or more benefits could help these entrepreneurs grow.
As digital food businesses grow in Pakistan, questions remain about fair platform fees and how to better support home chefs. Many hope for changes so that hardworking cooks can earn a decent living.
