oriri is a platform connecting food lovers, professionals, and sustainable businesses to share stories, build connections, and celebrate the craft behind every bite. We help restaurants, shops, producers, professionals, and foodies share authentic stories and build meaningful connections throughout the gastronomic ecosystem.

How is oriri different from review platforms?

Unlike review platforms, oriri doesn't focus on ratings, reviews, or anonymous critiques. We believe in authentic experiences, not star ratings. oriri doesn't tell you where to eat based on someone else's opinion. Instead, we empower you to discover places, people, and flavours on your own terms - guided by the stories that matter.

What can I do on oriri as a restaurant owner?

As a restaurant owner, you can create a full restaurant profile to share your story, vision, and philosophy. You can showcase your ingredients and give credit to producers behind them, highlight the origins and producers behind your dishes, make your partners part of your story, and get discovered through an interactive map by people who care about sustainable dining.

How can oriri help food producers?

oriri helps producers tell their story, highlighting their work and connecting them directly with chefs, shops, and foodies who care about the origins of their food. Producers can create a full profile to share their story, values, and product range, showcase their process and journey from soil to table, and get discovered by businesses and foodies who care about sustainability.

What benefits do shop owners get from using oriri?

Shop owners can create a full shop profile to share their story and philosophy, highlight their unique selection of artisanal and sustainable products, share the origins and stories behind their products, make producers part of their shop's story, and connect with foodies and professionals who appreciate quality and craftsmanship.

How can food professionals use oriri?

Food professionals can explore businesses and producers that align with their values, discover food stories about the people and processes behind the food they love, build connections with businesses and peers, and find new career opportunities that match their craft and values.

What can I do as a foodie on oriri?

As a foodie, you can discover unique restaurants, shops, and producers that align with your tastes and values, learn about the people and passion behind your favorite dishes, find food stories that go beyond ratings and reviews, and support businesses that care about their ingredients and the planet.

Is oriri free to use?

Yes, we're launching oriri with free access for everyone because we believe building meaningful connections should be easy. Later, we may introduce premium features, but our core mission is to make the platform accessible to all members of the gastronomic ecosystem.

What is the oriri foundation?

The oriri foundation is our non-profit organization that reinvests in the communities, people, and ecosystems that make gastronomy possible. Through our unique steward-ownership model, profits generated by the oriri platform are reinvested into the foundation, ensuring our growth isn't just measured in revenue - but in impact.

How can I join oriri?

Currently, oriri is in development and we're building our community through a waitlist. You can join the waitlist on our website to be among the first to know when the platform launches and to receive updates about our progress.

FAQ about oriri

Frequently asked questions

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How does oriri increase my restaurant's visibility?

oriri boosts your restaurant's visibility by showcasing it on an interactive map and connecting it with foodies, professionals, and businesses seeking sustainable, high-quality food. This exposure can help you attract more customers who align with your restaurant's values and mission, rather than just relying on ratings or scores.

Can oriri help my restaurant build relationships with producers and suppliers?

Yes, oriri facilitates direct connections between restaurants and producers, helping you establish long-term partnerships with farms and artisans. This direct relationship ensures you can source fresh, sustainable ingredients while supporting ethical food production.

How does oriri help me share my restaurant's story with customers?

oriri provides a dedicated place where you can share the story of your restaurant. Go beyond the menu to communicate your culinary philosophy, highlight the producers and artisans you collaborate with, and showcase your commitment to specific values like sustainability. This allows you to enhance customer engagement and build deeper relationships with those who appreciate your dedication to quality and sustainability.

How can I use oriri to connect with sustainable food producers?

oriri allows you to discover , including the interactive map and search functions, and connect with producers who prioritize sustainable, ethical practices. You can easily search for producers that align with your restaurant's commitment to serving high-quality, ethically sourced dishes. Explore their profiles to understand their story and practices, and use the platform's features to initiate direct contact and build relationships.

What does it cost for my restaurant to use oriri and how does the business model work?

Access to oriri is currently free for restaurants during our initial launch phase. We plan to introduce subscription options offering enhanced features upon our V1 platform launch, ensuring the platform remains sustainable. Importantly, oriri operates under a steward-ownership model where profits are reinvested back into the gastronomic ecosystem via the oriri foundation, ensuring our growth directly supports the community we serve.

What is oriri, and how can it benefit my restaurant?

oriri is designed to bring to the surface the vast ecosystem connected to your restaurant, highlighting your vital connections with suppliers, producers, and partners. For your restaurant, it offers tools to showcase these relationships and your unique story – your philosophy, your team – while also helping you discover new producers who share your commitment to quality, craftmanship, terroir and sustainability. It connects you with an engaged community of food lovers and professionals who value authenticity and craft.

What are the benefits of using oriri to promote my shop?

oriri offers an opportunity for shops to reach a wider audience by connecting with foodies, chefs, and businesses looking for sustainable, artisanal products. The platform helps showcase your unique offerings and build your reputation in the gastronomic ecosystem.

How does oriri help my shop increase visibility among foodies and professionals?

oriri provides a platform for shops to increase visibility through its interactive map and networking tools. By being featured on the platform, your shop can attract conscious foodies and professionals who are seeking high-quality, sustainable products.

Can I use oriri to tell the story behind my shop’s selection?

Yes, oriri allows you to highlight the unique stories behind your shop’s selection of products. Whether you're focusing on locally sourced produce or sustainable food products, you can share the origin and craftsmanship of your offerings, connecting with foodies who value authenticity.

How does oriri support the discovery of authentic and sustainable products for my shop?

oriri servers as a discovery tool. You can explore profiles of producers showcasing a variety of sustainable, locally sourced, and ethically produced ingredients, foods and artisanal goods. By joining the platform, your shop can access a curated selection of producers and suppliers that meet the growing demand for conscious consumption and help promote sustainable food practices.

What does it cost for my shop to use oriri and how does the business model work?

Access to oriri is currently free for shops during our initial launch phase. We plan to introduce subscription options offering enhanced features upon our V1 platform launch, ensuring the platform remains sustainable. Importantly, oriri operates under a steward-ownership model where profits are reinvested back into the gastronomic ecosystem via the oriri foundation, ensuring our growth directly supports the community we serve.

How can oriri help my shop connect with food producers and suppliers?

oriri helps shops that sell produce, artisanal goods, and specialty items to connect with sustainable food producers, artisans and specialty suppliers. You can discover new suppliers, source local and ethical products, and build relationships with producers that align with your commitment to quality and values.

How does oriri support the gastronomic community's interest in traditional food production methods?

oriri provides a space for gastronomic businesses to explore and discover traditional food production methods, whether it’s heritage farming, sustainable livestock rearing, or artisanal food processing. By sharing these methods on the platform, you help educate and inspire the gastronomic community, fostering a greater appreciation for the origins of food.

What are the benefits of using oriri as a producer?

Key benefits include increased visibility to a targeted network of restaurants, shops, and professionals actively seeking sustainable and high-quality sources; the ability to build direct relationships with buyers, bypassing intermediaries; and a dedicated platform to tell your unique story, differentiating your products based on quality, ethics, tradition, and sustainable practices.

How can I use oriri to showcase the specific methods I use in farming and production?

oriri allows you to create a detailed profile that highlights the specific techniques you use. You can showcase your commitment to quality and sustainability by sharing stories of your farming practices, the history behind your methods, and the care you take in producing food. This helps connect with shops, restaurants and foodies who appreciate authentic practices.

Can oriri help me build relationships with chefs and restaurants that prioritize local and sustainable food?

Yes, oriri is designed to facilitate direct connections between producers and the chefs, restaurants, and shops that prioritize sourcing locally and sustainably.. The platform's networking tools allow you to expand your reach and foster long-term partnerships with shops and restaurants aligned with your values.

How does oriri support small, local farmers and producers in gaining exposure for their products?

oriri helps small-scale farmers and food producers gain visibility by providing a platform where they can tell the story of their farming practices, sustainability efforts, and the quality of their produce. By joining the platform, your products can be discovered by restaurants , shops and foodies who are looking for locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.

How can oriri help my business

oriri connects traditional food producers with businesses that value sustainable, local, and authentic food sources. The platform provides tools to share your unique practices (whether traditional, sustainable, or artisanal), showcase your commitment to quality and ethics, and connect directly with businesses seeking partners like you, , while also allowing engaged foodies to discover your story and the source of their food..

What does it cost for my business to use oriri and how does the business model work?

Access to oriri is currently free for producers during our initial launch phase. We plan to introduce subscription options offering enhanced features upon our V1 platform launch, ensuring the platform remains sustainable. Importantly, oriri operates under a steward-ownership model where profits are reinvested back into the gastronomic ecosystem via the oriri foundation, ensuring our growth directly supports the community we serve.

Can oriri help me find career opportunities?

Yes, connecting talent with the right opportunities is a key goal for oriri. Currently, you can use the platform to discover businesses, learn about their values and culture through their profiles and stories, and identify potential employers that align with your professional philosophy and values. While individual professional profiles are not yet available in this initial phase, future developments include creating dedicated spaces for professionals to showcase their skills and experience, alongside specific job boards and tools to streamline finding and applying for roles that resonate with your craft.

How can oriri help me professionally?

oriri helps you discover inspiring businesses—restaurants, producers, shops—that align with your professional values and career ambitions. Use the platform to identify potential employers or collaborators, find suppliers who share your ethos, network effectively with peers, and stay informed about industry innovations and trends.

What does it cost for professionals to use oriri and how does the business model work?

Exploring profiles, stories, and opportunities on oriri is currently free for professionals. We plan to introduce optional subscriptions with enhanced features (like advanced networking or job application tools) alongside our V1 platform launch. Our business operates on a steward-ownership model, meaning profits are reinvested into the gastronomic ecosystem via the oriri foundation, ensuring our growth supports the entire community.

Who is oriri for in the professional gastronomy community?

oriri is for all professionals across the entire gastronomic ecosystem – from the farmers cultivating the land and the teams harvesting produce, to the artisans processing ingredients, the chefs creating dishes, the sommeliers pairing beverages, the front-of-house teams serving guests, logistical experts, industry consultants, writers, and everyone else dedicating their craft and career to the world of food. It's a space for anyone passionate about their role in the journey from source to experience.

What role does storytelling play in the oriri platform for foodies?

Storytelling is at the heart of oriri. As a foodie, you can explore the stories behind the food you love—whether it’s the farmer who grew the ingredients, the artisan who crafted the tableware, or the chef who prepared the dish. This deeper connection to food enriches your dining experience and helps you appreciate the culture and tradition behind every bite

How can I use oriri to discover sustainable and authentic food?

oriri provides a community curated selection of food businesses, producers, and artisans who prioritize sustainability, quality, and authenticity. Use oriri's interactive map and discovery tools to find restaurants, shops, and producers who are transparent about their practices. You can explore the journey of your favorite dishes and ingredients, learn about their commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability and authentic methods, and make more informed decisions about where to eat and shop.

Is oriri free for foodies to use? How does the business model work?

Yes, exploring restaurants, producers, shops, and their stories on oriri is free for foodies. We may introduce optional subscriptions in the future for enhanced features like creating private lists or advanced connection tools. Importantly, oriri operates under a steward-ownership model where profits are reinvested back into the gastronomic ecosystem via the oriri foundation, so using the platform contributes to supporting the food community.

What makes oriri different from other platforms when discovering food stories?

oriri is not just about finding a restaurant or dish; it’s about discovering the stories behind them. Whether you're exploring new restaurants, food producers, or artisanal goods, Oriri connects you to the people, culture, and traditions that make food special. It’s about experiencing food through its origins, craftsmanship, and sustainability. It’s about experiencing food more deeply by understanding its journey and the passion that brings it to the plate, helping you discover places and producers that resonate with you personally.

What is the future of oriri, and how is it changing the way we interact with food?

oriri aims to cultivate a more conscious, connected, and story-driven relationship with food. By moving beyond ratings and focusing on transparency, authentic connections, and the journeys behind what we eat, we are reshaping how people discover, appreciate, and make choices within the gastronomic world. Our future development will continue to support this, guided by community needs and our foundational commitment to enriching the entire ecosystem sustainably.

Can oriri help highlight the role of small-scale producers in the food ecosystem?

Yes, oriri provides a platform for small-scale farmers, artisans and traditional producers to showcase their commitment to quality and sustainability. The platform helps raise awareness about the importance of supporting local food systems and ethical food production.

How does oriri promote sustainability in the food industry?

oriri emphasizes sustainable sourcing by showcasing shops, restaurants and producers who prioritize ethical practices, local sourcing, and environmentally responsible methods. The platform helps businesses share their sustainability efforts and connect with foodies and professionals who care about the origin of their food. And fundamentally, through our steward-ownership model where platform profits are reinvested into the ecosystem via the oriri foundation to support sustainable initiatives.

What is oriri, and how does it contribute to the gastronomic community?

oriri is a digital platform dedicated to enriching the gastronomic ecosystem by fostering direct connections and transparent storytelling between restaurants, producers, shops, professionals, and fooies. We contribute by promoting sustainable practices, celebrating culinary traditions, increasing transparency beyond superficial ratings, and building a more interconnected and informed food community.

What is the long-term vision and potential beyond the platform?

The oriri platform is built as a foundation to continuously strengthen the entire gastronomic ecosystem. Our future development will focus on enhancing the connections, transparency, and capabilities available to the restaurants, producers, shops, professionals, and foodies within it. Guided by community needs and the principles of the oriri foundation, new tools and features will be developed with the primary goal of supporting the ecosystem's health and the success of its participants, ensuring oriri evolves as a tool for the community, not just from it.

How does oriri's steward-ownership model impact investors?

oriri operates under a steward-ownership model, which is designed to protect the company's long-term mission and foster sustainable growth within the gastronomic ecosystem. This structure ensures control remains aligned with our core values, allowing profits generated by the platform to be reinvested via the oriri foundation to create positive impact. We honour our obligations to investors through the separate, structured loan buyback mechanism. This provides a clear and predictable return pathway, ensuring investor interests are met in alignment with our commitment to long-term, mission-driven growth.

What are oriri's key financial projections?

Our financial plan projects reaching operational break-even within a few years of launch, followed by achieving a positive return on investment shortly thereafter. We forecast significant growth driven by subscriber adoption across our target user segments.

How will the funds be used?

The funds raised will be strategically allocated to key growth areas: primarily software and platform development through our initial launch phases, supported by essential marketing initiatives to build our user base, and foundational team growth.

What is the expected Return on Investment (ROI)?

Our model provides investors with an attractive, capped annual return over a defined period. The guaranteed buyback mechanism ensures the return of the principal investment plus accrued interest up to the agreed cap, offering a predictable and potentially lucrative return profile.

What is the structure of the investment?

The investment is structured as a loan featuring a guaranteed buyback mechanism, providing clarity on exit and returns. We offer flexibility, allowing participation through accessible investment tranches suitable for various investor levels. This approach is designed to safeguard investor returns while upholding our commitment to the company's mission and steward-ownership model.

What is the investment opportunity with oriri?

oriri is currently seeking seed funding to complete the development of our initial platform versions (MVP and V1) and to fund our market launch strategy, including key marketing and operational activities. We offer a unique investment structure tailored to align with our growth phases and core company principles.