The Amateur Gourmet Newsletter
Investor Due Diligence Report
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substackFood
A trice-weekly newsletter from food writer Adam Roberts with recipes, restaurant reviews, essays, and live interviews with famous chefs and food writers.
26K
2.6K paid
+2.5%
Pricing
$7/mo
$50/yr annual option
$12K
2.6K paid subs
$12K/mo – $12K/mo(±0%)
4.0
20.0
0.09%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Previously Weekly
1.5 posts/week
61/100
Consistent (~4.9d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Curious Cook | 28K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| All Day Cake | 24K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Freezer Cooking with Sarah Hart | 23K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Lena Mattar | 21K | N/A | $14.9/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 25K | $11,287.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 25.5K | $11,513.25 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
26K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 118 similar-size peers in Food have paid tiers
Pricing position
$7/mo vs $5.63/mo category median (872 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $7 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 26/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 100/100 | 25% |
| La Gazette Fermentée |
| 18K |
| N/A |
| $5/mo |
| substack |