Sizl raises $3.5M to expand its cook-to-order food delivery service

Dark kitchens — also referred to as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens — often receive criticism for their food quality. Sizl, a cook-to-order delivery service based in Chicago, seeks to change this perception by delivering meals made with fresh ingredients in around 30 minutes flat.

The company announced its recent $3.5 million seed round on Tuesday, at a $12 million post-money valuation.

Unlike typical dark kitchens, which serve as shared spaces for various restaurants, Sizl says it runs its own kitchens with a small…