The option of meal preparation starter kits has been a lifesaver for many busy professionals or less than stellar cooks. Virtually anyone can become a world class chef in their own kitchen when all the ingredients and instructions show up on their doorstep. Although I love the option of having meal delivery kits, there are five things I would have liked to know before I started ordering them.
- There are multiple services to choose from
- Some things you still have to do yourself
- Subscription plans are available
- Some research may be required
- You can include specific food preferences
1. Multiple Services
There are several companies that offer meal delivery kits, so it makes sense to look around and compare before choosing any particular service. Some offer special discounts, free meals, or other coupons for new customers and by taking advantage of those offers you can save yourself some serious dough.
2. Amateur Preparation
Meal kits are available for a variety of different comfort levels in the kitchen. Some services expect you to be more knowledgeable than others. This means you may have to ad-lib or find alternatives on your own when you want to tweak a recipe to suit your own personal needs. Think about the equipment you have in the kitchen when you are picking a plan that works for you.
3. Subscription Plans
Naturally, since so many new companies are offering prepackaged meal services, there are tons of different subscription services to choose from. You can literally order just weekday or weekend plans if you want. Finding the right subscription plan will help you save money in the long run and ensure that you always have the perfect meal ready for preparation.
4. Food Lingo and Research
As the review site boxedmealz.com points out, some of the prepared meal kits come with instructions that may be difficult for a novice to follow. If you do not know the difference between braised beef and filleted fish, you may find yourself in trouble. Most sites do offer assistance though and provide helpful hints or a website that answers frequently asked questions. Plus, there are plenty of other online resources that can help you figure your way out of the maze of kitchen gadgets or preparation lingo.
5. Adding Food Preferences
Another way to compare potential meal delivery services is based on your food allergies or taste preferences. Some sites cater to gluten free or low carb diets. Some high protein options give ideas for adding your own versions of fresh or frozen vegetables to supplement the meal. Filling out the surveys and information data sheets will help the site intuitively make better selections for your future meal deliveries.
Hopefully, this information has been useful, and you are prepared to choose your first meal delivery plan online. Remember to have these tips handy as you are comparison shopping and customizing your own meal plans. Enjoy!