About Volup

Premium delivery of Chef-made cuisine.

Our Story

Our mission is to empower top Chefs to extend their culinary excellence beyond their own walls through rigorous menu curation and a delivery operation run with five-star hospitality standards.

It started with one imperfect delivery — and one ambitious idea.

During the first lockdown in 2020, Volup’s founder Álvaro Meyer experienced what many did: cold meals, long delays, and a lack of quality options on existing delivery apps. A conversation with a local restaurant owner confirmed it: great restaurants wanted to deliver, but not at the cost of their reputation. And they struggled to do so without the right setup. That insight
became the spark for Volup: a delivery platform created for those who care about food and for restaurants that refuse to compromise on quality. Eight weeks later, Volup launched in Lisbon with five handpicked restaurants. Today, we continue to grow across Portugal and Spain, always guided by the same belief: that staying in can — and should — be every bit as special as dining out.
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OUR JOURNEY

Redefining how quality travels — one milestone and meal at a time.

Dec 2020

Launch in Lisbon with leading restaurants, including "Kanazawa" (1 MICHELIN star)

Mar 2021

Expansion to Cascais

Sep 2023

Distinction with “Patrones de Ideas” award by Scalpers & Forbes

Dec 2024

Launch of an online Christmas Shop with time-limited products from exclusive Lisbon partners like "100 Maneiras"

Jan 2025

Delivery of Volup’s 50,000th order

Jan 2025

International expansion to Madrid

Mar 2025

Acceptance into Spain’s Lanzadera accelerator as the only Portuguese startup in the cohort

Our Founders

Álvaro Meyer | CEO & Co-Founder
"I created Volup to prove that delivery could be as refined and satisfying as dining out. Every plate we deliver should make someone’s day a little more special."

Bio

Under his leadership, Volup has grown to over 60 partners in Lisbon, including MICHELIN-starred restaurants, award-winning Chefs, and gourmet shops. In 2025, the company began its international expansion with the launch of its second city: Madrid, Álvaro’s hometown.

Before founding Volup, Álvaro launched Ubimov, one of the first TVDE fleets in Lisbon and now among the top five largest in Portugal. While studying Finance, his first professional experience was at McDonald’s, where he became the youngest store manager in Spain within just one year — a role he credits with teaching him invaluable lessons about kitchen operations, efficiency, and team leadership.

Mónica Bagagem | CMO & Late Co-Founder
"Volup reminds people that quality and comfort don’t have to be opposites. Volup is challenging an entire category to aim higher — and that’s a mission worth dedicating myself to."

Bio

Mónica joined the company in December 2024 to lead growth, strategy, and team operations, helping position Volup to scale internationally from its Lisbon base. A passionate foodie at heart (as her Instagram feed can attest!), Mónica brings over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and mobile apps.

Before Volup, she spent more than a decade at Google, where she held roles across brand, product marketing, and research — often building global initiatives from the ground up. She has also advised startups and entrepreneurs in nutrition, social media, and financial coaching, helping them shape go-to-market and communication strategies.

In the Press

Featured by publications that celebrate excellence.

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Forbes

"Podcast episode “30 Under 30 – The Journey” featuring Álvaro Meyer, nominated in the Gastronomy category"

Expresso

"It’s now possible to enjoy a MICHELIN experience without leaving home: the future of gourmet dining also runs through delivery apps"

NiT

"You can now order Christmas specialties from MICHELIN-starred Chefs without leaving home"

Executive Digest

"Volup is the only Portuguese company participating in the European launch of Wefunder, one of the world’s largest crowdfunding platforms"

Jornal de Negócios

"Premium meal delivery startup raises nearly €500,000 in less than 24 hours"

Forbes

"Portuguese startup wins competition in Spain"

NiT

"The app delivering premium meals is now available in Cascais"

TimeOut

"A new delivery app brings you Eleven and Kanazawa straight to your door"

Work at Volup

Join a team that delivers excellence.

We’re a remote-first company with teams across Portugal, Spain, and LATAM, working together to make premium delivery a reality. We look for people who are food lovers, obsessed with the customer experience, proactive and with an ownership mindset, collaborative, and creative.

If this sounds like you, keep an eye on our LinkedIn for open roles.

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