Get help cooking for a special diet
HelpingHands connects you with an experienced helper over a live 10, 20, or 30-minute video call. Whether you're cooking gluten-free for the first time, going vegan, adapting a family recipe around an allergy, or building diabetic-friendly meals, a helper watches what you're doing and guides you through the swaps and techniques in real time.
When special-diet cooking help is useful
When you're newly cooking around a restriction and every recipe feels like a minefield — going gluten-free or dairy-free, cooking your first vegan meals, keeping a kitchen allergy-safe, or planning balanced meals for a diabetic-friendly diet. A helper shows you the practical swaps that actually work.
What you can show and ask on the call
"What can I use instead of eggs in this?" "How do I stop gluten-free bread being crumbly?" "Is this label safe for a nut allergy?" "What's a good lower-carb version of this dish?" Show the ingredient, the label, or the pan, and get answers grounded in real cooking experience.
What HelpingHands does and does not do
It does: give practical, hands-on cooking guidance — substitutions, technique, meal ideas — so you can cook confidently for a special diet. It does not: give medical or nutritional advice, and a helper is not a dietitian or doctor. For diagnosed conditions or serious allergies, check with a healthcare professional about what's safe for you.
How pricing works
You book a session by length — 10, 20, or 30 minutes — and see the price before you confirm. No call-out fee, because there is no call-out. You only pay for the time you need.
How to book a helper
Download HelpingHands, describe the diet you're cooking for, and pick a helper from the cooking category. You'll be connected on a video call and can show them your ingredients straight away.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a helper cook for my allergy or diet over video?
- A helper gives practical cooking guidance — substitutions, technique and meal ideas — live on camera. They are not a dietitian or doctor, so for medical questions or serious allergies, check with a healthcare professional.
- Does HelpingHands send someone to my house?
- No. HelpingHands is video-only. A helper guides you during a live video call; you stay in your kitchen and do the cooking yourself.
- Do helpers give medical or nutritional advice?
- No. Helpers offer practical cooking help, not medical or nutritional advice. For diagnosed conditions, allergies or dietary requirements, speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
- How long are the calls?
- Calls come in 10, 20, or 30-minute sessions. You choose the length when you book.
Get help in minutes
Download HelpingHands and book a short video call with a helper who can talk you through it.