Hello Fresh Meal Delivery

Pros and Cons

•  Easy recipes for beginner to moderate home chefs
•  45+ rotating menu options every week
•  Sheet-pan, oven, and microwaveable quick meals
•  Affordable plans
•  Recyclable boxes and packaging
•  Skip a week or pause deliveries at any time
•  Ingredients sourced directly from US farmers
•  Produce can arrive wilted
•  Shipping fees apply after first delivery
•  ‘Gourmet meals’ are more expensive

How Does Hello Fresh Work?

Hello Fresh offers a selection of recipes you can choose from each week. Once you select your meals, they deliver all the ingredients you need straight to your door. According to their site, these ingredients are sourced from US farmers, which helps to reduce food waste.

Pricing

Hello Fresh offers several pricing plans depending on how many meals you want to cook each week, and how many people you're cooking for. Choose between 2- or 4-serving meal plans (4-24 meals per week) depending on your preferences and household needs.

Hello Fresh Meals

The Hello Fresh menu is quite impressive, offering 45+ recipes to choose from each week, plus 100+ seasonal and convenience items. This variety makes it easy to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.

Meals are not only delicious but also healthy, and conveniently include full nutritional information for each dish. Options include family-friendly favorites like BBQ Pork Tacos, spicy chicken stir-fry, creamy mushroom risotto, and so much more:

Meal Options

• Low Prep - Ingredients come pre-prepped (like stripped herbs, pre-minced garlic, and chopped vegetables)
• 10-20 Minute Meals - Recipes designed for fast and easy dinners with minimal cook time
• One Pan/Sheet Pan - Meals prepared entirely on one dish for easy clean up
• Oven Ready - Hands-off, ready-to-bake meals
• Heat-and-Eat - Microwavable meals ready in 3 minutes or less
• Hall of Fame - Top-rated recipes by users
• Gourmet Recipes - Delicious chef-inspired meals perfect for date nights or celebrations
• Kid-Friendly - Ingredients that kids know and love like ravioli, chicken, rice, and potato-based dishes
• Global Gold Medalists - Meals inspired by Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Korean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, French, Cuban, African, Cajun, Middle Easter, Vietnamese, and Hawaiian classic recipes

Factor Extras

In addition to the main meal kits, Hello Fresh also offers a range of extras like salads, snacks, and desserts. Choose from 100+ desserts, snacks, charcuteries, and other staples to add to your box.

How to Order Hello Fresh

1. Sign Up
   Create an account on the Hello Fresh website or mobile app.
2. Customize Your Preferences
   Choose your meal plan and customize your order based on your taste and dietary preferences. You can also add extras like desserts and snacks.
3. Pick Your Meals
   Each week, browse the menu and select your desired meals.
4. Schedule Delivery
   Set your preferred delivery date.
5. Cook and Enjoy
   When your box arrives, move your ingredients to the fridge or freezer and follow your recipe cards.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I found Hello Fresh to be an enjoyable and convenient meal delivery service. While there are cheaper options out there, the quality of the ingredients and variety of recipes make it worth the price. If you're looking for a way to simplify your meal prep, Hello Fresh is definitely worth considering.