Peter Otieno

With tens of thousands of weekly recipes and options to customize, Hello Fresh aims to make mealtime easy. After all, cooking isn’t just the act of cooking. As anyone who has ever spent an hour prepping ingredients and then another hour cooking them (only to have their creations go bad in the fridge) knows, sometimes even simple meals require a lot of time, effort and skills that you always don’t have. Imagine that you make a great dinner but have someone special coming over, or you are going out to dinner with a friend. You can send your food to a friend who doesn't have time to cook that week. They can take your food home and enjoy it while they are relaxing on their sofa watching TV or catch up with friends on social media. They come back the next week and in return they send you some freshly made food. This is an exchange of value allowing hello fresh to market locally and building partnerships with restaurants around Europe and Asia targeting people who are traveling or spending their free time at home. With Hello Fresh, you can choose one of six plans: Classic, Vegetarian, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan or Just Veggies. All the fresh ingredients needed to cook those meals arrive in a box proportioned in recyclable packaging. You won't have to do any shopping. The most basic plan is for people who want a variety of simple meals to meet their nutritional goals. Family Friendly offers meals that are easy to prep, kid-approved and ready in 30 minutes or less. Quick and Easy offers meals that take 30 minutes or less of prep time. With Fit and Wholesome, you can balance your family's nutritional needs by focusing on healthy ingredients at a lower calorie count than regular meal kits—around 650 calories or less per serving. The Pescatarian meal kit is great for fish lovers! If you love fresh, cook-it-yourself meals, but you're tired of making the same thing every week, or if you usually give up before the cooking begins, it's time to try Hello Fresh. You'll receive convenient packages that include everything you need to make delicious meals, in one simple step. Each box contains premeasured ingredients and recipes for three complete meals which take between 30 minutes and one hour to complete. The great thing about selecting a meal plan is that you have options each week,— there are over 100 recipes available in total! LESS TIME CONSUMING Hello Fresh is a solid option for someone looking to cut time and hassle from their weekly meal planning routine since most of Hello Fresh's meals take around 30 minutes or less. While there are some meal-kit companies that are focused on plant-based and vegetarian meal kits, Hello Fresh has around five vegetarian options per week, so it's a pretty good meal-kit service if you want to add some more vegetarian and vegan recipes into your routine. FRIENDLY RECIPES Hello Fresh meal kits are good for the type of person who wants to eat home-cooked meals on a regular basis, but doesn't have time to figure out what to make. It has a large selection of recipes that can be enjoyed by all members of the family, with around five vegetarian options each week, as well as plenty of recipes that can be altered to suit your dietary preferences or restrictions. There are also lots of ways to make the recipes healthier by swapping out some ingredients for their healthier alternatives. Some of our favorite family meals have included Spam Mac and Cheese, Lamb Burgers, and Chicken Apple Sausage Patties. With a steady stream of tasty, fresh recipes delivered right to your door, this is a great way to take the stress out of planning healthy meals and creating delicious dishes on a busy weeknight. If you’re looking for more than just meals, this is THE box for you. INEXPENSIVE Hello Fresh is all about quality of life, and that extends beyond their farm-fresh meals. The company says it was founded on the belief that "cooking should be fun again." That's a lofty claim, but one worth investigating when you're trying to make nutritious family dinners without spending all day making them. With Hello Fresh, you pay by the serving, which is customizable from week to week, but it generally breaks down to about $9 per serving for two people or $8 if you're ordering for four, plus $10 for shipping per box. For a family of four to receive three nights' worth of meals would be $111 per week. “NO PRICE HIKE GUARANTEE” Our pricing is based on the plan you choose, so you’ll be able to find a way to fit Hello Fresh into your budget. Meal kits are delivered right to your door, offering healthy cooking instructions and fresh ingredients. Hello Fresh's meal plans include recipes with an estimated prep time of 30 minutes or less, so you're spending more time enjoying your meals and less time staring at a recipe book. The company also offers vegetarian options, Paleo diet-friendly options and menus for special occasions such as Mardi Gras or Cinco de M. We’ll give you an introductory discount that can add up to hundreds of dollars in savings over time. And if money isn’t the issue at all, we’re happy to hear it! That’s why we offer our “No Price Hike Guarantee. WIDE RANGE OF MEAL KITS Hello Fresh is one of the largest meal kit delivery companies on the market, with over 10 million subscribers worldwide. And while all of their meals are healthy and nutritious, they aren't always anything out of the ordinary. You might find some familiar dishes like meatballs or chicken tacos, but Hello Fresh also introduces you to a variety of international cuisines— perhaps chimichurri barramundi or Korean bulgogi. The "expanded" recipes tend to be simpler meals and include fewer ingredients than those in other boxes—they often have as few as five steps, many less than 15 minutes to cook and are very forgiving if you forget anything at the store, since all ingredients per recipe come in one box. The recipes are also fairly straightforward regarding allergies and modifications (but not as flexible as others), allowing you to swap out dairy for non-dairy alternatives like soymilk and tofu just about anywhere if you want it. EASY TO PREPARE Hello Fresh meal kits are easy to make and that's by design. We create recipes that are simple to follow, with lots of tossed pasta dishes, tacos and panseared meats with easy-toprepare sides. The most technical skill you'll need on a regular basis is some basic chopping, working a frying pan over the stovetop or boiling water. The most involved meal I made was meatloaf, which required a bit of chopping and mixing prep, but was effortless overall. Eating healthy can be simple and delicious, which is why we make cooking in your Instant Pot a cinch. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, our recipe cards tell you how fast and easy it is to make homemade dinners with the help of your Instant Pot. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Hello Fresh's packaging is designed with the environment in mind. The meals arrive packed in paper bags and all the ingredients are also thoughtfully packaged without excessive waste. There's always some single-serve plastic involved with meal kits, but Hello Fresh does a great job at it by not overly using it or including unnecessary items. In fact, everything from hello fresh packaging to ice packs is recyclable! Here’s how: Packaging is made from recycled paper and printed with soy ink. All the ingredients are packed in biodegradable packing peanuts and all the contents of your box are recyclable. It also has an environmental policy that includes responsible sourcing, reducing carbon emissions and recycling. In addition to using recycled materials whenever possible, they make the most of the perishable foods you’ve ordered by using everything from the tops of heads of lettuce to eggshells for fertilizers. WHY HELLO FRESH? Curious? We are too! With Hello Fresh, you can get a personalized meal kit delivered right to your doorstep every week. We have the most five-star recipes, and the most five-star reviews among meal kits, according to Trustpilot. Hello Fresh is the most popular meal kit in America and has the most five-star recipes and reviews. Our customers love that we’re 100% transparent, offering more ingredients and recipes than any other meal kit service. Hello Fresh provides an alternative to fast food, making it easy for you to understand why buying fresh ingredients from us is better for your health, the environment and your wallet. Hello Fresh claims to put “delicious food on the table every day.” While it's impossible to agree or disagree with the statement, it’s fair to say the company offers a variety of options and mixes it up from week to week. Hello Fresh delivers recipes and pre-measured ingredients for meals that take just 20 minutes to prepare. You can sign up for one meal plan per week for $60, two meals per week for $100 or three meals per week for $130—all in all, a pretty good bargain. Hello Fresh has some of the highest-rated meal kits on Amazon, with a network of chefs in its service that sources fresh ingredients for each recipe. Although the company is best known for its delivered subscription boxes, it now also offers Hello Fresh Express, a store-pick option where customers select their meals online and pick them up at the nearest Hello Fresh pickup window. FAQS Can you see Hello Fresh meals before buying? Answer The Hello Fresh Meal Kit is designed with fresh, healthy ingredients that make meal planning a breeze. When you log onto Hello Fresh, you select the meals you want to use beforehand. The options aren't endless, and in fact, there is just enough to make you feel like you have a choice without being overwhelmed. This is a great family-friendly perk when spending time meal planning isn't an option! Can you cancel Hello Fresh after the first box? answer We’ll make sure your kit is delivered right to your door, but you have some control over when it’s delivered. You can pause or cancel anytime prior to 11:59 pm PST 5 days before your next scheduled delivery - just log in to My Account and click “Options.” Orders are processed on a weekly basis, so if you pause after the cut-off date for your next delivery, we’ll still process that order for delivery on the day scheduled. THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT HELLO FRESH 1. Hello Fresh is selling their favorite kitchenware Hello Fresh was founded in Berlin and has been delivering delicious, weekly recipes to customers across the globe since 2011. We know the best way to fall in love with cooking is by exploring new ingredients and recipes — and that’s why we curate unique mix-andmatch kits for all skill levels that make it easy to stock up on everything you need with sets of chef-approved essentials — from pots and pans to knives and everything in between (even tools for your budding sous chefs!). Each kit also includes a recipe card, which means you can start cooking right away! This means it's easier than ever to find everything you need all in one place. 2. Hello Fresh wine club A new way to discover your next favorite wine, curated by our expert Tasting Team. Hello Fresh is redefining what it means to dine out at home. When you’re ready to have a delicious glass of wine with dinner, or just want to try something new, talk to hello fresh. We’ve hand-selected wines that pair perfectly with your meals and are delivered right to your door. 3.Premium recipe Introducing the new hello fresh recipe selection. Three DIY meals a week, prepared by our experts in your kitchen made with the freshest ingredients. Because sometimes, you want to treat yourself with an elegant, timesaving recipe that includes artisanal ingredients. And sometimes, you want to treat yourself on a Tuesday night at home. We want to know if any of these facts surprised you, ad if you learned something new! Comment below so we can celebrate together. We’ve come a long way since time immemorial and still have plenty of surprises in store.