Gowanus’s Kitchensurfing raises $15 million series B

Kitchensurfing raised $15 million for its series B round, allowing it to open up operations in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Berlin, according to Mashable. The company started here, as we discussed Alexis Ohanian‘s YouTube show.

The piece raises one of the same points as that brought up in the recent Blue Apron story. It feels like their are a lot of startups in this space, yet food is one of the biggest industries in the world. Could it be that there is room for many very large players here?

This service isn’t really intended for lazy loners looking to have their leftovers reheated by someone. The chefs bring their own ingredients and supplies and can cook up something nice for couples, small groups or office gatherings. Prices vary by city and other conditions, but Muscarella says $50 a person usually gets you a good experience.

The startup is based in Brooklyn and has quietly rolled out its service to New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and one city abroad, Berlin. On Monday, the company confirmed raising a $15 million Series B round of funding, which Muscarella says will be used to expand into new cities and boost the staff from 25 currently to as much as 50 by the end of this year.

[Mashable]