How Does HelloFresh Works? We Breakdown the Meal-Prep Service

The trend toward having everything from groceries to meals delivered to homes shows no signs of slowing down. The market for food kits has grown exponentially throughout the previous decade, but notably since COVID-19. But, one firm, HelloFresh, has proved one of the most prominent over the years.

HelloFresh saves time and effort by sending you all the ingredients you need for a week’s worth of meals, ready to measure in convenient serving sizes. With the included recipe and simple directions, you can whip up a healthy, freshly prepared meal in a short time right in your kitchen from one of our meal kits. Intrigued? Like you, we were confused. Let’s dissect it so you know all the details before you give it a shot.

How HelloFresh Works

HelloFresh is an adaptable meal-delivery service that can be handled online via a website or an accompanying mobile application.

Clients can specify any dietary restrictions, the number of people they will be cooking for, and the number of dishes they would want to prepare in a given week, all of which will affect the meal kit selection and will be delivered to their door.

The most exciting part of a box subscription is making the recipe selections. More than 25 different HelloFresh recipes are available to subscribers each week, with new additions and modifications made frequently to keep things interesting.

Meal selection

HelloFresh provides customers with a choice of six different meal plans, which are as follows:

• Meat and Veggies: a selection of meat and vegetable-based dishes
• Veggie: vegetarian but not necessarily vegan cuisine based on plants
• Family-friendly: alternatives that take little time to prepare and are loved by children
• Healthy and Low in Calories: Dishes with 650 Calories or Less
• Fast and Simple: dishes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less
• Pescatarian: meal in which seafood is the main source of protein, but no other types of meat are consumed

There is some leeway within these groups for personalization, such as omitting meat, pork, or shellfish. Several of HelloFresh’s meals can be customized with your choice of sides and proteins using the service’s HelloCustom option.

You can substitute broccoli for potatoes in the golden chicken schnitzel dish and either shrimp or chicken in the hoisin honey dish. You are not restricted to eating only the meals included in your meal plan. Over the week, you’ll get access to all forty-plus items on the menu.

If you’re engaged to the Fit & Wholesome plan but have your eye on a recipe from the Family Friendly category that you have to try, you can easily switch out a meal to have it delivered. HelloFresh also provides a list of ingredients, including gluten, that may cause an allergic reaction, but they do not offer special gluten-free or allergy-free menus at this time.

How to Order Meals on HelloFresh

After completing your order with HelloFresh, you can begin choosing meals for your impending delivery. The site claims that each week, you’ll have roughly two dozen meal options to pick from.

1. After logging in, navigate to the “My menu” section.
2. To view the available recipes, please scroll down. Due to the use of more expensive speciality ingredients, some of our dishes come with a higher price tag.
3. Recipes include the ingredients HelloFresh will deliver and any additional ingredients, such as butter or oil, that you’ll need to make the dish.
4. Simply add the recipe to your delivery by clicking the “Add” button.
5. Recipes scheduled for delivery will be displayed at the top of the page. Use the plus and minus buttons to add or remove the same meal from your delivery.
6. Choose “Save” when you’re finished making changes to your order.

Up until five days before the delivery date, any additional adjustments to your purchase can be made.

What are HelloFresh Meals Like?

HelloFresh positions itself as one of the most user-friendly meal kit delivery services. Although there are “gourmet” alternatives on the weekly menu, most HelloFresh meals are quick, easy to prepare, and can be done in less time.

Several dishes were standard fares, such as spaghetti bolognese, creamy mushroom cavatappi, chicken tacos, and meatballs. Still, some had a creative spin on a classic, such as meatballs in a spicy, creamy “firecracker” sauce. There are usually vegetarian dishes like vegan bulgogi bowls and seafood varieties like chimichurri barramundi and grilled trout among HelloFresh’s weekly menu of up to 30 options.

How Much Does HelloFresh Cost?

HelloFresh costs vary with the number of meals you select. If you only receive two recipes, each of which makes two servings, the price per serving will be as high as $12.49. You must spend at least this much on HelloFresh deliveries. Subscribers receive up to 6 new recipes each week, each of which makes plenty for 4 people. In this case, we may reduce the cost per serving to $8.99.

There is no obligation or monthly charge. A cancellation request received after the cutoff date for the following shipment will be processed. This occurs five days before the next planned delivery.

The Final Thoughts

Whether your goal is to eat better or to cook more, HelloFresh can help you rediscover the joy of preparing delicious meals. Coming home to a box of pre-measured ingredients for a new meal to make together is always fun, and it’s a fantastic way to get youngsters interested in cooking.

If you’re interested in giving HelloFresh a try but are worried about the cost of your first couple of boxes, keep an eye out for one of their many introductory discounts.