Tovala is a Chicago-based food technology company that combines smart appliances with chef-crafted meals. Its signature product is the Tovala Smart Oven, a countertop steam oven equipped with Wi-Fi and barcode or QR scanning. Customers subscribe to receive weekly meal kits prepared by Tovala's culinary team, and each meal includes a code that the oven scans to automatically steam, bake or broil the dish. The oven can also be used as a programmable appliance for reheating and cooking personal recipes via a mobile app. Tovala aims to simplify home cooking by reducing prep and cleanup, offering a convenient alternative to takeout. The company has raised significant venture funding, partners with national retailers to sell its ovens and continues to develop new appliances and meal offerings from its Chicago headquarters.