HelloFresh Review: Is The Meal Delivery Kit Worth it?

HelloFresh Review

Following in the footsteps of other major meal delivery kit services since the start of the niche industry 13 years ago, HelloFresh has taken the top spot in its market!

Is their growth a result of a great product or a sign of the times? There are dozens of meal delivery kit options to choose from, with so many options, why are people choosing HelloFresh?  Is there value for the price? 

First, it’s important to talk a bit about the service itself: when you sign up for HelloFresh, you get a customized box with local ingredients and seasonal produce delivered to your door once a week. There are a few different plans you can choose from that include customization options. For example, if you are looking for only quick and easy meals, vegetarian meals, pescatarian meals, or family-friendly meals, HelloFresh allows for you to modify your plan to fit dietary needs and preferences.

You are also able to choose how many recipes you would like delivered, anywhere from 2 to 6 recipes per week for either 2 or 4 people. Each box comes with recipes and tips on cooking and are generally pretty easy to follow for every level of cooking expertise.

No contracts are involved with this service; you are free to cancel or change your delivery service whenever you would like.  

What’s In The Kit?

Before jumping into the kit’s practicality and food quality, we need to draw attention to one major detail in the HelloFresh kit that stands out compared to its competitors: sustainability. While a few other meal kits have made the push toward sustainability, HelloFresh has continually enacted eco-friendly practices by supplying fresh, healthy, and all-natural ingredients to make healthy meals at home.

While not everything in a HelloFresh meal kit may be completely organic, they have shifted their focus to delivering local, seasonal ingredients.

Moreover, the packaging from the kit is entirely recyclable!

All of the products in the kit come unwrapped to reduce plastic waste, and their delivery method is designed to cut out as much CO2 waste as possible by utilizing their own delivery vans.

When it comes to food quality, HelloFresh delivers (no pun intended). HelloFresh definitely provides well-rounded and restaurant-worthy recipes with convenience. We had an extremely positive experience with HelloFresh. The instructions were always easy to follow, which is helpful, especially for those who aren’t too familiar with navigating the kitchen. The recipes were tried, tested, delicious, and to be honest, left us wanting more.

Among some of the favorites we tried were the Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken, Ginger Beef Stir-Fry, Winner Winner Chicken Orzo Dinner, and the Creamy Shrimp Tagliatelle. And those were just a few among all of the great options we tried.

More importantly, all of the meals were balanced with portions that were satisfying and filling. 

How Does Pricing Work?

Hello Fresh has fair pricing, often offering weekly specials or large discounts for new customers. The quantity and quality you get for the price are well worth it and the majority of the time, there are so many leftovers! Hello Fresh also offers reduced meal kits, when order for longer amounts of time (2 months versus 1 month).

Hello Fresh is a subscription-based meal delivery service, typically averaging out to be less than $7.50 (much less than fast-food meals)!  You can get up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts on your first order alone!

Based on the typical cost per person, grocery stores are $9.74 per person, and restaurants are $34.60 per person. Since the kits are formulated for serving size, you can pick a plan to serve two people or a family of four. Basing the kits off of serving size ensures limited food waste and maximum satisfaction!

With no hassle of shopping or transport, there is also no hassle for costs because in terms of pricing, Hello Fresh is super affordable!

Summary

Ultimately, HelloFresh definitely exceeded our expectations in terms of food quality and benefits!

While a bit pricier than grocery shopping alone, the convenience the meal kit provides makes the service worth it. Time is money, after all. No scavenger hunting for specific ingredients in a grocery store, buying whole portions of ingredients you only need a small bit of or searching the depths of the internet for a recipe that could be a hit or miss. If you’re seeking something that is convenient, delicious, and eco-friendly, HelloFresh is definitely a meal kit to consider.

Try it today without the fear of having to commit to a long-term subscription. They allow consumers to cancel whenever and as mentioned before, specials and promos are of the essence! 

Be fulfilled with fresh, sustainable food while being fulfilled in all other normally stressful duties. Fill up on Hello Fresh, you’ve got nothing to lose!

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