Food Thela — GPS-Based Local Street Food & Service Discovery App
Food Thela is a location-based mobile application designed to help users discover nearby food stalls, local vendors, and everyday services like home helpers, maids, and peons. It supports both customers looking for local options and vendors wanting to reach more people — all without needing a middleman or third-party aggregator.
Built for simplicity, the platform is ideal for urban areas where local services are often hard to find or unlisted online. Whether you're craving a quick bite or need household support, Food Thela makes discovery easy and direct.
Key Features
Live Map-Based Discovery
Users can explore nearby street food carts, vendors, or service providers directly on an interactive live map. The system uses real-time GPS data to list options based on current location.
Vendor Registration via Google Login
Street food sellers, stall owners, and local service providers can easily list their businesses using their Google account. No complex forms or documentation required.
Product Listings and Details
Each vendor profile includes product types, service offerings, pricing, timings, and customer reviews. This helps users make quick and informed decisions before visiting or contacting.
Daily Service Finder
Beyond food, the app allows users to search for local helpers such as peons, maids, plumbers, or office boys. These profiles include basic details, working hours, and availability.
Secure and Simple Interface
The entire platform is built with user privacy in mind. No unnecessary data collection, and no tracking beyond what is needed to show location-relevant results.
Digital menu display for street food vendors and small food joints.
Quick and contactless order placement for customers.
Real-time order status updates (preparing, ready, completed).
Vendor dashboard to manage menu, orders, and availability easily.
Ratings and feedback system for customer reviews.
Location-based vendor and dish discovery.
Admin panel for platform management and order analytics.
Use Cases
- 1Street food lovers can discover the best and closest food carts in their area.
- 2Vendors can increase visibility without relying on delivery apps or high commission platforms.
- 3Households can find local service providers for cleaning, maintenance, or daily help.
- 4Event organizers can locate nearby food stalls or workers for temporary support.
Technology Stack
frontend
- Android
backend
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Firebase
database
- MongoDB
- Firebase
hosting
- Cloud VPS
- Shared Hosting
security
- JWT-based authentication
- Role-based access control
- login protection