Automated Food Storage, Preparation, and Dispensing Device

A device for the storage, preparation and dispensing of food materials, comprising:

• a housing;
• a plurality of food compartment units contained within the housing, wherein each of the plurality of food compartment units stores a food material;
• a plurality of utensil compartment units contained within the housing, wherein each of the plurality of utensil compartment units stores a utensil;
• a dispensing unit adapted to dispense food materials from the plurality of food compartment units onto the utensil;
• a refrigerating unit coupled with the plurality of food compartment units
• a cooking unit for cooking of the food material;
• a packaging unit for packaging the cooked food material;
• a food collection unit, wherein a user collects the cooked and packed food material;
• a memory unit for information storage;
• a processor coupled to the memory unit for processing commands by a user;
• a touch screen display for displaying and inputting information, commands and/or instructions by the user;
• and
• wherein the device is configured to receive information and commands over a communication network.