DoorDash-ChatGPT Integration Combines Recipe Inspiration with Practical Grocery Lists

DoorDash is the latest platform to enable key elements of the shopping journey within ChatGPT consumer sessions, via a new partnership with ChatGPT parent OpenAI. Consumers using ChatGPT for inspiration can turn the recipe suggestions into grocery orders that are delivered from local stores in less than an hour, on average.

Earlier this month, Instacart launched a ChatGPT app using the AI platform’s Instant Checkout feature. In November 2025, Target launched a beta test of in-app shopping through ChatGPT, following major ecommerce players including Shopify, Salesforce, Walmart and Etsy that kicked off their own integrations earlier this year.

“AI is unlocking an entirely new search and discovery experience for consumers that’s dynamic and personalized,” said Andy Fang, Co-founder at DoorDash in a statement. “We’re thrilled to partner with OpenAI to create a seamless experience that allows users to quickly order ingredients for any recipe and check out directly on DoorDash. As we expand this experience to more shopping categories, our focus is on building AI tools that give people time back and make local shopping easier.”

Here’s how the DoorDash/ChatGPT integration works:

1. Customers enable DoorDash in ChatGPT by going to ChatGPT account settings, opening the “Apps” section, selecting DoorDash and logging into their DoorDash account. Once the customer opens a chat, they can toggle DoorDash on using the plus button beside the text field to start using the app in their chat;
2. Customers then ask ChatGPT for meal or recipe suggestions that are tailored to their preferences;
3. Customers then build a list and ask ChatGPT to shop it using the DoorDash app, which turns the ingredients into a shoppable grocery list – all within the chat; and
4. Check out: When shoppers are ready to place their order, they can open their cart in the DoorDash app to review items, make adjustments and complete the purchase from a nearby store.

“The DoorDash app in ChatGPT is another step toward bringing our vision to life — where AI connects directly to real-world services, saving people time and effort in their everyday lives,” said Nick Turley, VP, Head of ChatGPT in a statement.