Help & Support

Creating an account is simple and free! Click the "Sign Up" button on our homepage and provide your email, create a password, and verify your email address. You can also sign up using your Google or Facebook account for faster registration. Once verified, you'll be able to join competitions and connect with other food enthusiasts.

If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot Password" on the login page. Enter your email address and we'll send you a secure reset link. Follow the instructions in the email to create a new password. The reset link expires after 24 hours for security reasons. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.

Browse available competitions on our homepage or use the search filter to find events near you. Click on a competition that interests you, read the details (theme, date, location, prize), and click "Request to Join." The host will review your request and either accept or decline. Once accepted, you'll need to pay the entry fee to secure your spot. Remember to check the competition rules and dietary requirements before joining!

Once you accept an invitation and complete payment, your participation is confirmed and cancellations are not possible. The entry fee becomes part of the prize pool. This is because other participants and the organizer plan based on confirmed (paid) participants. In exceptional circumstances (serious illness, emergency), you may contact our support team at support@dinewithme.org for case-by-case evaluation.

Each participant scores every dish (except their own) on the competition's rating categories (e.g., Taste, Presentation, Creativity) using 1–5 stars. Scores are submitted anonymously through our app. The system calculates the average for each category and sums them to produce a total score. The highest total score wins. If two participants tie, the system compares individual category scores in order, then checks who hosted their dinner first. There is always a clear winner — no ties!

Entry fees are collected at sign-up with a 25% platform service fee added at checkout. The winner receives 100% of the prize pool (the total of all entry fees). Prize money is transferred to the winner's wallet within 24 hours of competition completion. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.