Cooking dating sites can give singles a lot to savor and enjoy — and it’s a pretty sweet option if you’re hankering for a hot date.
Is the way to someone’s heart really through their stomach? There may be some truth to that old adage. Studies have shown that couples who cook together are more likely to stay together. Not to mention it can be easier to enjoy a meal and time together when you both like and dislike the same foods.
Today, we’re presenting you with the top 11 free dating sites for amateur cooks, professional chefs, foodies, wine connoisseurs, beer enthusiasts, as well as those with food allergies and vegetable-based diets.
1. Match
Not only does Match allow members to filter its 40 million+ profiles by hobbies, like cooking, but it also allows them to filter profiles by age, appearance, height, education, sexual orientation, gender, location, and lifestyle. Match is responsible for more dates, relationships, and marriages than any other dating site in the world, so, if you join for free, you’re in good hands.
2. Cooking Friends Date
Cooking Friends Date is 100% free, and it’s been that way since its inception (2014). There’s no charge to register, send or receive messages, and browse based on interests, age, and other filters. Cooking Friends Date is accessible on your laptop, smartphone, and/or tablet, and you don’t even have to download an app — it’s already mobile-friendly.
3. Culinary Friends
Whether you’re looking for new friends, casual dates, or a serious connection, Culinary Friends is designed to help. The site says you can sign up and start finding matches in just a couple of minutes. Its algorithm searches millions of profiles for compatible people, or you can browse on your own if you prefer. Even better, the site says it’s completely free to use.
4. My Vegetarian Dating
Vegetarian and vegan foodies can have a great time on My Vegetarian Dating because not only is everyone on the same page, but the site doesn’t charge for creating a profile, receiving daily matches, and flirting in a variety of ways. My Vegetarian Dating is available in dozens of countries and cities, and the site lets you know who’s online when you are, which can make it really easy to strike up a conversation and set up a quick date.
5. Paleo Connect
People who follow the Paleo diet often stick to meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other foods that hunters and gatherers would’ve eaten 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. Paleo Connect caters to people who limit their carb intake and/or participate in Crossfit. The site promises that it can help you make real connections. All you have to do to join is provide a screen name, password, email, first and last name, gender, date of birth, and profile headline, among other things.
6. Singles With Food Allergies
Living with a food allergy is challenging enough, and cooking or dining with someone who doesn’t share those restrictions can make things even trickier. That’s where Singles With Food Allergies comes in. Whether you avoid dairy, gluten, peanuts, or something else, this free dating site can connect you with people who live a similar lifestyle. Better yet, you don’t have to provide any payment information to sign up for a promotional membership.
URL: http://singleswithfoodallergies.com/
7. Wine Dating Club
Yes, we know wine isn’t a food group, but the folks at Wine Dating Club would like to disagree. Wine can be a big part of people’s lives, and sometimes there’s nothing better than sipping on Chardonnay or Pinot Noir while getting to know someone. In addition to wine search filters, Wine Dating Club also offers age, location, and sexual orientation search filters. As the site says, “Join today and enjoy the sweet taste of wine and love!”
8. Beer Passions
Whether you love craft brews or prefer a classic Bud Light, Beer Passions welcomes you. The dating site also doubles as a social network, so there’s plenty to explore. Between live chat, group forums, webcams, and private messaging, you’ll have lots of ways to connect with like-minded people. Best of all, the site really is completely free, so you won’t hit any paywalls or surprise fees.
9. Veggie Date
Founded in 1999, Veggie Date has received a lot of recognition over the years — the site won VegNews’ 2010 Veggie Award and was a finalist at the 2013 iDate Awards for Best Niche Dating Site. But it’s not just about the awards — it’s about helping single vegans, vegetarians, and raw foodists come together. One former member named Chad said: “Every person I messaged on Veggie Date was actually the person in the profile. I believe I have made a true connection. Real people with similar interests… a beautiful site!”
10. Veggie Connection
Veggie Connection is “where vegetarians connect,” and the Veggie Awards has called it “a top site to find a veggie mate.” Step one is to provide your email address, choose a username, and enter a password. Then you’ll add your city as well as select your gender, the gender you’re interested in, and what type of relationship you’re looking for. Last, you’ll fill out the various profiles sections, including My Personal Details.
11. Vegetarian Passions
Vegetarian Passions is a sister site of Beer Passions, as well as hundreds of other niche dating sites, so you can rest assured that it’s free and that it works. If you want to hear from other singles before joining, check out Vegetarian Passions’ Success Stories page. If you’re new to online dating, it may be worth reading Vegetarian Passions’ Online Dating Safety page, so you know what you’re getting into.
On These Dating Sites, You’ll Find a Match in No Thyme!
Food is such a big part of everyday life, so it’s no surprise that couples with similar tastes often fit well together. Time and again, we’ve seen that couples who cook together — or even just share meals regularly — tend to build stronger bonds. They connect in the kitchen and keep things exciting by trying fresh culinary adventures as a team.
If you’re looking for the salt to your pepper, the best place to start is one of the 11 cooking dating sites we’ve just recommended. Bon appétit!
