System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: starry-chef

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for starry-chef, a platform designed to revolutionize the way people book professional chefs for parties, events, and home dining experiences. Inspired by MissS_M_O_K_E_R's vision, starry-chef aims to provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for customers to connect with talented chefs while empowering chefs to manage their profiles and schedules independently.

This document outlines the functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications necessary to bring this innovative platform to life.

2. System Overview

starry-chef is a web-based platform that facilitates the booking of professional chefs for various occasions. The system will cater to two primary user roles:

1. Customers: Individuals or organizations looking to hire chefs for events, parties, or home dining experiences.
2. Chefs: Professionals who create profiles, showcase their portfolios, set availability, and manage bookings.

Key features include:

• Chef profiles with cuisine types and photo portfolios.
• Package pricing and booking options.
• Calendar availability system managed by chefs.
• Advance booking deposit functionality.
• Customer-chef chat system.
• Review and rating system for chefs.
• Event details form for customized bookings.

The platform will be tailored to the Indian market, with locale-specific defaults such as INR currency, IST timezone, and culturally relevant design elements.

3. Functional Requirements

Customer Features

• As a Customer, I should be able to browse chef profiles and filter by cuisine type.
• As a Customer, I should be able to view package pricing and book chefs for events.
• As a Customer, I should be able to view photo portfolios of chefs.
• As a Customer, I should be able to pay an advance booking deposit.
• As a Customer, I should be able to check chef availability via a calendar system.
• As a Customer, I should be able to chat with chefs to discuss event details.
• As a Customer, I should be able to leave reviews and ratings for chefs after the event.
• As a Customer, I should be able to fill out an event details form to customize my booking.

Chef Features

• As a Chef, I should be able to create and manage my profile, including cuisine types and photo portfolios.
• As a Chef, I should be able to set my availability using a calendar system.
• As a Chef, I should be able to manage bookings and communicate with customers via chat.
• As a Chef, I should be able to update package pricing and offerings.
• As a Chef, I should be able to view and respond to reviews and ratings.

4. User Personas

1. Customer

Description: Individuals or organizations looking to hire chefs for events, parties, or home dining experiences.
Goals:

• Find a chef who matches their cuisine preferences and budget.
• Book chefs easily and securely.
• Communicate with chefs to finalize event details.
• Leave feedback after the event.

2. Chef

Description: Professional chefs offering their services for events, parties, and home dining.
Goals:

• Showcase their skills and specialties through profiles and portfolios.
• Manage their availability and bookings independently.
• Communicate with customers to understand their requirements.
• Build their reputation through reviews and ratings.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The theme for starry-chef will evoke elegance, professionalism, and warmth, reflecting the culinary artistry and personalized service of the platform.

• Background: #FDF6E3 (Soft Cream)
• Surface: #FFF1E6 (Warm Peach)
• Text: #3E2723 (Rich Brown)
• Accent: #FF7043 (Spicy Orange)
• Muted Tones: #BCAAA4 (Muted Taupe)

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Starry Night Kitchen

The homepage of starry-chef will feature an immersive, animated "starry night" kitchen scene. The background will depict a softly glowing night sky filled with twinkling stars, while the foreground showcases a modern, elegant kitchen with subtle animations:

• Interactive Stars: Each star represents a chef profile. Hovering over a star reveals a chef's name and specialty, while clicking opens their full profile.
• Dynamic Kitchen Elements: Kitchen tools (e.g., pans, knives, and cutting boards) subtly animate, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere.
• Smooth Transitions: As users scroll, the kitchen transforms into a dining table set for an event, symbolizing the journey from chef selection to event execution.
• Micro-Interactions: Buttons and links will have playful hover effects, such as glowing edges or subtle ripples.

This design will captivate users, making the platform memorable and engaging from the very first interaction.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must support high traffic volumes, with up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• The platform must ensure data security, including encrypted communication and secure payment processing.
• The system must be responsive and optimized for both web and mobile devices.
• The platform must provide localization support for Indian languages and cultural preferences.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB (preferred for relational data)
• MongoDB (for chef portfolios and reviews)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Chefs will actively manage their profiles and availability.
• Customers will primarily use the platform for event-based bookings.
• The platform will initially target the Indian market.

Constraints

• Payment processing must comply with Indian financial regulations.
• The platform must support multiple device types and screen sizes.

10. Glossary

• Customer: A user who books chefs for events or home dining.
• Chef: A professional offering culinary services through the platform.
• Profile: A chef's personal page showcasing their skills, cuisine types, and portfolio.
• Calendar Availability System: A feature allowing chefs to set and manage their availability.
• Advance Booking Deposit: A partial payment made by customers to secure a booking.