Chances are, if you live in Portland, you love your craft beer. For months you’ve had to enjoy your suds at home, but restaurants and breweries are opening again…and just in time for the gorgeous Spring weather. And while that’s good new, we’ve got even better news: there are breweries that welcome kids too! The following purveyors of fine craft brews serve up sip to enjoy as well as awesome menus for tykes. Grab your kiddos and get ready to enjoy some suds and tasty grub at these kid-friendly breweries. Read on to find out more.
Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) This awesome spot serves beloved award-winning beers made with locally-sourced, organic and Salmon-Safe hops. Hopworks Urban Brewery (aka HUB) goes the extra mile to accommodate beer lovers with kids. The kid’s menu is stocked standard favorites like like pizza strips and the Little Brewer’s Burger both of which are guaranteed to please. There’s even organic baby food available for $2 a jar. Customers enjoy outdoor dining options and the comfort of being in a brewery that prides itself on taking extra measures to be covid safe!
Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd. Creston-Kenilworth 503-232-4677
17707 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver 360-828-5139 Online: hopworksbeer.com
McMenamins is a staple go-to for families living in Oregon, but this location is especially appealing to those looking for an incredible place to enjoy a brew. Originally created for children, this pub and hotel was once an elementary school and is still kid-friendly. With six restaurants and bars to choose from, there’s something to please everyone. The grounds are spacious and beautifully designed so that both kids and adults can explore and play in a COVID-safe environment. There is an on-site theater where you can catch a movie and a soaking pool to relax and splash in. If you want enjoy a mini staycation, there are 57 rooms you can stay in equipped with the original classroom chalkboards. (check in advance to verify availability of space and access to the soaking pool and theater.)
This is a high-ceilinged brewpub features windows that provide an entertaining veiw of the brewing setup: a bonus for curious little ones. The food is a bit more upscale than your usual pub fare, but still approachable. Try the Beet Melt with roasted beets, goat cheddar, granny smith apples, and pickled onions on sourdough. The kids’ menu has grilled chicken with seasonal vegetables, as well as the standby burger with fries or grilled cheese with apple slices leaving everyone in your crew satisfied. Indoor and outdoor dining, plus food and beer to-go.
Self-described as “the place where friends and family meet,” it comes as no surprise that Laurelwood Brewing is ideal for a family gathering. With two patios, two kids’ play areas and a warm atmosphere, you can tell that this establishment was opened by parents with young children. Order the kids’ food first (long list of entrees, plus a side, drink and dessert) and get it earlier if your hungry children are chomping at the bit. Their additional locations welcome kids as well, each offering play areas created with toddlers in mind.
Great beer can be found in Hillsdale! Sasquatch aims to please with local ingredients and a family-friendly attitude. How does a grass-fed beef hamburger sound with one of those beers? Or olive oil-poached albacore salad with greens, pickled chanterelle mushrooms, roasted fingerlings, creamy white bean purée & olive tapenade? (Phew!) Kids get burgers, mac 'n' cheese or grilled cheese, plus the added bonus of plenty of other kids to share the joyful noise.
Looking to join a CSA near you? (Or wondering, what, exactly, a CSA is?) CSAs, or Community Supported Agriculture groups, are mutually-beneficial organizations that help connect consumers and local farmers. Joining a CSA is a great way to get fresh (often organically-grown) food, dairy products and meat at a competitive price and support area growers. And now is the perfect time, for a few reasons! Below, some of our favorite CSAs in NYC, as well as a primer on the basics of joining one.
People in the city want fresh, high-quality food, local farmers have it, and want to sell it to those people! CSAs bring those two groups together, with the members of a CSA partnering with, and supporting, area farms by guaranteeing them customers, and therefore income.
Members sign up (and pay for) a "share" of a farm's output over a growing season in advance, and in return receive a weekly (or in some cases, bi-weekly) box of fresh food from the CSA. Common membership periods are spring/summer, fall, and winter.
CSA offerings typically include a lot of vegetables and fruit, but most CSAs also offer dairy products, eggs, meat and even fresh flowers. Because farming is subject to the whims of nature and other factors, you don't know exactly what you'll get each week—sometimes the bok choy crop is booming, other seasons, it's a bust—but CSAs will give you a sense of generally what has been available in the past. And, if you don't know what to do with all that Romanesco broccoli, CSAs often feature recipes on how to use the latest and greatest bounty.
In addition to the cost per share, most CSAs require that members put in some volunteer time, typically about two to three hours per term. (They are cooperative efforts, after all.) However some have temporarily suspended volunteer hours during covid.
Most CSAs have weekly pickup at the same site (often a Tuesday or a Wednesday), and some are currently offering special pickup hours for members with health issues, or curbside delivery.
Why should you consider joining a CSA now? For one, this is when your local farmers need your support—you are helping to finance the coming spring and summer crops. Some CSAs offer winter shares, which can be a good way to try out the CSA thing, as these tend to be shorter in duration. Finally, reaping the end-of-growing season crops will introduce you to a wide variety of produce that's likely not available at your supermarket—and if it is, it probably doesn't taste as good.
Washington Square CSA
Norwich Meadows Farm
This East Village CSA works with certified-organic farm Norwich Meadows Farm, run by Zaid Kurdieh. Registration for shares occurs in advance of the four growing seasons, which gives new members a bit more opportunity to hop on the CSA train if they want.
The CSA shares provide fresh produce for 1-3 individuals depending upon diet, goals and cooking style. During peak season a share weighs approximately 20 pounds and fills two regular large tote bags. Winter Shares are somewhat smaller, but offset with additional items, and you can choose a Meat Share, a Dairy-heavy Share and a Vegan Share; all shares include vegetables. Depending on season and availability, you can add fruit, eggs, meat, and various pantry items like maple syrup or honey for an additional fee. If you're interested in trying our some of the CSAs goods, check out its Fall Market Day on November 24, when offerings will be available to the public.
Registration for Winter/Spring opens in November. Winter/Spring includes five to seven pickups once a month between January and May. Distribution is located at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 131 East 10th Street.
All members must sign up for volunteer shifts to help with distribution, etc.
Pricing varies by season. For fall/winter, a small share is about $500/10 weeks, and a large share is about $750/10 weeks.
A longtime favorite on the Upper West Side, Cream of the Crop CSA works with a few farms in upstate New York, with much of its produce coming from certified organic Hepworth Farm in Milton. The CSA offers a 24-week summer/fall share, or a shortened 15-week share if you're not in town late summer. A large selection of add-ons includes pastured eggs, raw cow or goat milks, yogurts, pastured pork or poultry, 100% grass-fed beef or lamb, cow and goat cheeses, mushrooms, as well as kosher poultry and diary items. The winter share is lots of hearty veggies, with add-ons if you like. The CSA has enlisted precautions and services during covid, including delivery for an additional fee, pickup times for vulnerable members, curbside pickup and more.
Pickup: Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th Street at West End Avenue
Forest Hills Tuv Ha’Aretz is associated with Hazon, a Jewish environmental organization passionate about building healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond, as well as Just Food, a NYC-based organization that connects communities with local farms. Its agricultural partners are Garden of Eve Organic Farm on Long Island's North Fork, and Purcell Mountain Farms. There is a small administrative fee for non-synagogue members, but the CSA warmly welcomes both Jewish and non-Jewish members.
Summer/Fall shares are 24 weeks, and you can elect for a full or half share. Forest Hills Tuv Ha’Aretz CSA offers a "build your box" option, through which you can swap out an item you don't want, for more of what you do, and you can also put your share on hold if you go away for a week. (Get double when you return.) Volunteer hours are required, and if you don't do your part, you can't join the next season.
For covid safety, pickup is currently at a member's home outside; traditionally, it is at Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Boulevard.
The Park Slope CSA has been on the community agriculture scene for more than two decades! This CSA partners with Windflower Farm in Valley Falls, New York, near the Vermont border. You can sign up for a full share, or every-other-week share (EOW), as well as shares for fruit, eggs, flowers and more. Members must also pay a $25 membership fee and commit to volunteer hours, although volunteering is currently on hold.
Pickup is at Garden of Union located on Union Street between 4th and 5th Avenues.
Pricing: A full veggie share costs $522 for 22 week; it's $261 for 11 weeks.
The West Harlem CSA is a mixed income organization, committed to providing affordable and fresh, organically- and sustainably-grown food to area residents. The CSA also partners with organic farm Windflower Farm, in Valley Falls, New York.
You can sign up for a full or half share, and shares are priced on a sliding scale with four tiers, with discounted rates for those who receive SNAP assistance. Members must contribute three hours of volunteer time.
They are offering a winter share this season, priced at $190 for four boxes, delivered monthly November through February. (Low-income shares are $100.) Winter crops include lots of leafy greens, winter veggies, storage veggies like onions, garlic and many kinds of potatoes, apples and/or pears and a treat in each box like honey, apple cider, jam or maple syrup. Add-ons include coffee and eggs, and Thanksgiving turkeys are available in November.
Pickup is on Tuesday evenings at Broadway Community Inc. at the Broadway Presbyterian Church on 601 West 114th Street (corner of Broadway).
Another NYC CSA that's been going strong for more than 20 years, the Chelsea CSA partners with Stoneledge Farms in Cairo, New York, and provides access to local, organic food for a wide range of Chelsea residents at various income levels. A mixed income CSA, it offers discounted shares and season-long payment plans for eligible households. In addition to a regular share, the CSA offers fruit, mushroom, coffee and dry bean shares. All CSA members must complete 2-hour mandatory work shifts at distribution.
Pickup: Hudson Guild in the Elliot Center facility, 441 West 26 Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues.
Pricing: Rates vary according to the type and "level" of your share. A standard share is $575; a sponsor share is $675 and a discount share is $455. Members that can commit to working tow hours weekly of the early shift on distribution day.
A Bronx CSA, the Norwood CSA Food Coop was founded in 2004 and it also works with Norwich Meadows Farms. A winter share will be available this year, with vegan, vegetarian and meat shares, with varying amounts of veggies and other items depending on which you choose. All members have to volunteer hours; for winter share members that is four hours over the season. Summer share, running from mid-June to mid-November in 2021 will also be available with pricing to be determined.
Pickup is at Serviam Gardens apartment building located on 198th street near Bainbridge Avenue.
Founder Wen-Jay Ying describes Local Roots as a "subscription-based online farmer's market", or, a modernized CSA. For the past nine years, Local Roots has partnered with farms throughout the Northeast to source sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as meat, cheeses, eggs, honey and more. The major difference between Local Roots and a more traditional CSA is flexibility. You can sign on for as short a period as three months, you can join any time in the growing season (the cost is pro-rated), and you can also put your membership on hold if you like. Local Roots offers lots of different plans, so you can go veggie-heavy, add on a meat or bread bundle, or even reduce food waste with a "misfit" bunch of produce. Local Roots delivers, and also has a robust network of spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens where you can pick up your order.
Pricing: Bundles range from about $50 - $95 a week.
Editor’s Note: We do our best to keep our stories up-to-date, but with the COVID situation being ever-changing and fluid, we suggest readers contact the farms directly to inquire on any new restrictions and closings prior to planning a visit.
You are not dreaming. Pizza farms really do exist. In Wisconsin, The State of Cheese, you’ll find they’re not only real but offer some of the best pizza in the world using fresh pasture-to-pizza ingredients. We’re Chicagoans. We’re serious about our pizza, but they will win over even the most discerning of us with the freshness of ingredients, delicious simplicity, authentic encounters, and sometimes even live music. Just in time for October’s National Pizza Month, read on to hear how Wisconsin is throwing us a new, social-distancing-approved way to enjoy a favorite meal in the great outdoors.
Borner Farm Project founder Diane Webster has a love for the great outdoors, no matter the temps, and contributing to the strength of the community surrounding her is a driving force and feeds her soul.
This working farm in the heart of Prescott, WI, uses organic methods to grow the variety of produce available in their on-site market and through their CSA program. During their semi-monthly community pizza nights where they make their own dough and use ingredients from their farm, you'll find Diane's husband Baard working the wood-fired brick ovens.
If charm and ambiance is what you're looking for, then plant your eyes on The Stone Barn. Nestled in the Mississippi River Valley surrounded by forests and vast open fields, you'll find a low-key, welcoming spot to play yard games and have relaxed family time while you wait for your made-to-order pizza.
Their dough is made fresh daily (gluten-free also available) and the herbs are grown organically on property. The sausage, chorizo and lamb toppings are made in-house from meats purchased locally and then seasoned with their super-secret recipe. Try one of their rotating specials, or go for their tried-and-true standard menu.
Stoney Acre Farm is a third-generation family farm that's operated in North Central Wisconsin for 15 years. They offer a certified organic CSA program, vegetable, herb, fruit and flour production, grass-fed beef, pastured pork and eggs, organic grains and farm-to-table pizzas.
Their pizza nights offer families an opportunity to have a casual night exploring the organic farm, spending time outside and sharing food and drink with family and new friends. Along with simple seasonal pizzas, they offer a farmers market stand, craft brews and California organic wine.
You're encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to slow it on down and enjoy life at a slower pace in Suncrest Gardens' backyard gardens located in the serenity of Yaeger Valley. Their wood-fired pizzas are cooked in a handmade Italian-style oven at 700 degress and take less than 2 minutes to cook. Perfect for any antsy kids in your group! Kids can explore the playground, not worry if they spill a bit of food and play while they eat. They even have a few games you can borrow while you enjoy live music, spy on farm animals in their natural setting and enjoy a picnic-style pizza dining experience.
Suncrest Gardens believes in sustainable practices, so pizzas come in a recyclable to-go box that has a perforated cover that becomes 4 plates and any leftovers can be folded into a small take-home box that fits in your fridge.
Gorgeous views and stellar live music all season long is what you'll find at Winghaven Pizza Farm. Their stone-fired thin crust pizza is made fresh to order, regional beer craft beer and wine will wash it down and kids will enjoy locally-inspired snacks (squeaky cheese curds, anyone?).
Referred to locally as the "hippie farm", Farm to Fork's focus is to provide an escape from excess where there's less screen time and more face time. They exist in line with the pace of nature in 18 magical acres that's a mix of forest, river, garden and prairie in Mondavi, WI.
Farm to Fork's pizza nights are finished for the 2020 season, but we wanted to keep them on the list because, well, they're just that good. They're a solid option if you have a large group of up to 16 people who want to camp. Your crew can enjoy wood-fired pizza in a cool refurbished horse barn, beverages from their Milk-House Bar and everybody's favorite outdoor dining treat: s'mores.
While some of these farms are quite a hike for Chicagoans, make a note to visit should you pass through the area. Until then, want to try to replicate some of the ooey-gooey cheesy, goodness at home? Give one of these recipes a go!
The State of Cheese, Wisconsin, wins more awards than any other state, so bring the award-winning tastes of Wisconsin straight to your kitchen by incorporating Roelli’s Little Mountain alpine-style cheese into your next pizza dish! Little Mountain is a washed rind, alpine-style cheese that’s aged and has a smooth, nutty flavor. In 2016, this special cheese received top honors, winning Best of Show in the American Cheese Society’s competition!
This Alpine-Style Cheese and Prosciutto Flatbread recipe takes your pizza flatbread to the next level by incorporating delicious ingredients like arugula, honey and chili paste for an award-winning pairing your family won’t forget!
Wisconsin is home to one of only two Master Cheesemaking Programs in the world, and requires a license—yes license!—to make cheese, so there will be no surprise when you can taste the expertise in every bite! Be on the lookout for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping to ensure you are incorporating the very best!
Cheesemonger tip: The Ricotta cheese makes this pizza extra rich and creamy. Whey and part-skim ricotta have a firmer texture, and whole milk ricotta is softer and creamier.
Get yourself out of the dinner time doldrums! This list of Miami meal delivery services will get fresh, healthy meals to your table in no time flat. Whether you are looking for vegan, gluten-free or kid-friendly options, this list has them all. With the school year starting back up, now is the perfect time to try one out!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
This meal prep company delivers to the continental U.S. and has a special focus on health and wellness. Families following paleo, vegan, keto and high-protein diets will find plenty of tasty options. A new menu is posted each week for you to choose from. Subscribe and save with the weekly meal plan option or go for the one-time a la carte option for more flexibility. The peanut chia power bikes are the perfect after-school snack. Go for the candied granola pancakes to start your day off with 23g of protein.
Cost: The six-meal plan is $72/week and the 14-meal plan is $140.
MK Takeaways (MKT) is a new food delivery concept serviced out of its Broward-based ghost kitchen. Brought to you by the dynamic duo that started Yummy in My Tummy (natural school lunch service & catering), MKT a hybrid of restaurant takeout and a meal plan but is unique in this market. With MKT, food is meant to go in the fridge and be heated/consumed within a week of receiving it. It’s like having someone cook for you and all you have to do is heat-and-serve for actual restaurant-quality meal. The food is delicious, chef-forward and served in single or family-sized portions. Kid favorites include roasted chicken, BBQ baby back ribs and pork chops with apple chutney.
MKT only serves Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and is available via all major third party delivery sites and their own website, mktakeaways.com
Yumble
Yumble
This meal delivery service is focused on kids. Carefully sourced fruits and veggies, and perfectly balanced—lunches, dinners and snacks from Yumble are nutritionist approved and kid approved, too! Choose your kids meals for the week and they'll be delivered free to your doorstep. The Bowl of Yays Pasta with veggie marinara and the Mighty Meatballs and Veggie Chili are crowd pleasers for sure. Each box comes with new activities for kids, making mealtime a breeze for you and a joy for them.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
Farmbox offers various size boxes packed with seasonal, farm-fresh fresh fruits and vegetables to your door. You select the shipment size and customize your box, and check your doorstep for easy monthly deliveries.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
When it comes to feeding families, One Potato has got you covered. Co-founder Catherine McCord's best selling Weelicious recipes are the basis of the One Potato meals. There's nothing fussy here—the organic, non-GMO ingredients come pre-chopped, pre-measured and ready to get from box to table in no time. Each recipe will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes weeknight meals a cinch.
One Potato understands that not every family has two adults and two kids so they offer plans for two to six servings per meal. By indicating how many children are in your family, you'll receive kid-sized portions (about half of an adult-sized portion) for them. Choose two or three meals to be delivered per week, or skip that week if you'll be out of town.
Each week you have eight meal options to choose from—five rotating Seasonal Favorite and three constant Family Favorites. Vegetarian, nut-free and gluten free meals are available. The included recipe cards are super easy to follow and kids will love getting involved in the cooking process by following along with the photos. Have them brown the ground beef for tacos or prep the par-cooked potatoes for French fries. The recipe cards provide tips for getting the kids involved in cooking.
Cost: Plans vary from $7.32-12.95/serving. The more servings you purchase, the lower your per serving cost will be.
Your summer may not have gone as planned. You may have booked a trip to Thailand to try some authentic Pad Thai or to Italy for some homemade one-of-a-kind pasta. DoorDash just announced a new initiative to help Americans salvage their summers.
DoorDash’s Deep Dish Survey found that 63% of Americans have cancelled a vacation due to COVID-19. What’s more, 75% said food is important in determining summer travel plans (a stat that spikes among gen-z to 86% and 84% for millennials) and over 55% prefer to order takeout while on a summer vacation.
In celebration of the trip you never got to take, and in anticipation of your (hopefully) rebooked trip, DoorDash will be sending free $20 gift cards to help curb your wanderlust, and your appetite, with the meals you were most looking forward to by recreating that experience at home.
Simply share your story of your cancelled trip with us on Twitter, tagging @DoorDash and using hashtag #LastDashOfSummer
DoorDash will DM you a $20 gift card (one per person while supplies last) to encourage users to order food from the destinations they were longing to visit this year, recreating their trip from the safety of their homes
To enhance your order-in experience, if you share a photo on Instagram of how you’re re-creating your summer plans safely at home with #LastDashOfSummer, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a limited edition Last Dash of Summer basket, created to bring the experiences of going to the beach, on a road trip, camping, and more!
Among the limited edition baskets are:
Camping Basket: Perfect for the all levels of outdoorsiness, this basket includes a duffel bag, a National Park Collection Candle, Blue Kazoo, Wildsam Field Guides, jar of dirt, plastic mini camping toys, National Park themed socks, and a Bestie Blanket – bringing the wilderness to you.
Beach Basket: If the ocean is calling your name, this basket including a striped beach tote, frisbee, beach blanket, Zinka nose coat sunscreen, and inflatable beach balls will transport you to the beach in no time.
Road Trip Basket: If you’re itching to hit the road, this basket featuring a brand-name cooler, white fuzzy hanging dice, ‘Airstream’ figurine, Route 66 sign, and Wildsam Field Guides is a great way to satisfy your wanderlust.
Beyond enhancing the order-in-experience, for those looking to further recreate their favorite summer moments at home, DoorDash is also giving away limited-edition Last Dash Of Summer picnic kits—exclusively available via pickup to bring the magic of picnicking in the park to your home porch or backyard. Available starting on Aug.27 and while supplies last, DoorDash customers who place an order for pickup through the DoorDash app from 10 participating restaurants across the nation will receive a free Last Dash Of Summer picnic kit with their order, prepared with backyard picnic necessities to escape your daily routine and make home feel like a vacation, all while supporting a local business.
The backyard picnic kits include: a round cooler, a fleece blanket, a wine tumbler, a cutting board, a beach ball, wheat straw utensils and sanitizer wipes.
Among the participating restaurants are:
RT Rotisserie, San Francisco: the sister restaurant of Michelin-starred Rich Table, RT Rotisserie puts a casual, counter-serve spin on roasted meats & New American sides.
Cafe Gratitude, Los Angeles: Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis oversees the development and execution of the plant-based menu offering health-based, flavor driven cuisine of organic, plant-based (vegan) food all supportive of local farmers, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, and environmentally friendly products.
La Pecora Bianca, New York City: locally sourced, Italian seasonal cuisine with an approachable menu emphasizing vegetables and house-made pastas.
Surfside Taco Stand, Washington, D.C.: Since opening in 2008, Surfside has established itself as one of DC’s favorite spots for the best tacos, burritos, and fresh-Mex in town.
Wahlburgers, Boston: fresh burgers, house-made condiments, crispy haddock, seared chicken and more from Mark Wahlberg and his brothers.
Quartino, Chicago: authentic regional Italian small-plates including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta and seasonal dishes.
Farm Burger, Atlanta: co-founded by Jason Mann, an organic farmer & rancher and George Frangos, a hospitality veteran, Farm Burger offers locally sourced ingredients and grass fed beef burgers, alongside salads, fries and milkshakes.
Bento Davie, Miami: quick-casual pan-asian dishes including sushi, rice and noodle bowls, and boba tea, started by two brothers, Jimmy & Johnny, with over 10 locations in Florida.
The Burger Joint, Houston: hand-crafted burgers made with locally-sourced Texas beef & specialty milkshakes, considered by many to be ‘Houston’s Best Burger’.
Pizzeria Vetri, Philadelphia: Founded by award-winning chef, Marc Vetri, Pizzeria Vetri offers authentic pizza made exactly the right way, using fresh ingredients, cooked in a wood-fire oven
If the looming start of the school year has you searching for something new to feed your family, we’ve got you covered. There are a ton of meal delivery options in Austin that will bring something new for your family to eat this week. Now is the perfect time to break out of your rut and try something new. Get the kids cooking with you!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
Snap Kitchen
Snap Kitchen
Based in Austin with stores across Texas and in Philadelphia, Snap Kitchen offers fresh and healthy, chef-designed meals that are ready to heat and heat, no meal prep or cooking required. All Snap Kitchen meals are personally designed by a team of registered dietitians and chefs, with curated lifestyle plans including low carb, keto-friendly, Whole30, paleo, high protein, vegetarian, balance and best-sellers. Committed to only using ingredients that promote optimal health and reduce the risk of disease, Snap Kitchen meals are made fresh daily and do not contain any gluten, antibiotics, added hormones, or artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.
Snap Kitchen stores across Texas are open and convenient curbside pickup and delivery will still be available for contactless shopping. Stock up with fresh, healthy, no work-required meals for the week by ordering online or via the iOS app. They're also introducing new larger portion sizes for some of their bestsellers in Austin, which is great for families too!
Cost: The six-meal plan costs $11.67/meal and the 12-meal plan is $9.58/meal. Save $10 on an order of $50 via this link.
This meal delivery service is focused on kids. Carefully sourced fruits and veggies, and perfectly balanced—lunches, dinners and snacks from Yumble are nutritionist approved and kid approved, too! Choose your kids meals for the week and they'll be delivered free to your doorstep. The Bowl of Yays Pasta with veggie marinara and the Mighty Meatballs and Veggie Chili are crowd pleasers for sure. Each box comes with new activities for kids, making mealtime a breeze for you and a joy for them.
Since 2016, Front Porch Pantry has been feeding Texas families cost-effective, gourmet meals with no prep involved. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner delivered to your door when you want them, no subscription required. We love the honey lemon dijon chicken with rice pilaf and the steakhouse dinner with pup fries for family-friendly options. Not sure what to order? Try a "Taste of Front Porch Pantry" that includes four of their most popular entrees, soup, French bread, quiche and dessert for $82.95.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This SF Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
If you can score a delivery slot and you don't mind the added fees, Instacart is the next best thing to going to the grocery store yourself. It sends a personal shopper to gather your groceries at stores including Whole Foods, Costco and Smart & Final. The good news is that Instacart is available all over the country; the bad news is that it's also one of the most popular grocery delivery services—which means getting a shopper to do your bidding takes patience. While you may place your order today, the next available delivery slot may not be until a few days from now (if any slots are available at all). Our tip? Try placing your order late at night; it seems to up your chances.
Cost: $7.99 for one-hour delivery slots/$5.99 for two-hour delivery slots. Tip strongly encouraged.
When dinner decisions have you in a rut, we’ve got the list for you! These Orange County meal delivery services will mix up your dinner routine and keep the kitchen prep to a minimum. With ready-to-eat options for those super busy days, to cook-yourself kits that get the kids involved, there’s something for every family. What a great way to get the new school year off to a nutritious start!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
Z.E.N. Foods (which stands for Zero Effort Nutrition) knows what it's like to feed a busy family. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts available, you'll be on your way to healthy eating in no time. The turkey sloppy joes and the filet mignon with butternut squash are family favorites and the menu changes weekly. Every entrée can be heated in under two minutes with a microwave or under seven minutes in mini-convection oven.
Start ordering by selecting a date you wish to receive the delivery. Browse through the menu and add the desired items to cart. You may order multiple deliveries by selecting different dates and adding desired items to cart. The minimum order is $25 per day plus delivery.
Catered Fit offers meal delivery to families that are looking for healthy options. In addition to classic meals, Catered Fit offers paleo, keto and vegetarian options. Daily delivery is available to members who are within drivable range of Catered Fit kitchens in Florida and California. They also delivery weekly to the remainder of the U.S. Classic meal options include Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, Italian baked snapper with angel hair pasta, and a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. This is a subscription service but you can skip week or cancel anytime.
This meal prep company delivers to the continental U.S. and has a special focus on health and wellness. Families following paleo, vegan, keto and high-protein diets will find plenty of tasty options. A new menu is posted each week for you to choose from. Subscribe and save with the weekly meal plan option or go for the one-time a la carte option for more flexibility. The peanut chia power bikes are the perfect after-school snack. Go for the candied granola pancakes to start your day off with 23g of protein.
Cost: The six-meal plan is $72/week and the 14-meal plan is $140.
If you are looking to up your family's health quotient this year then Thistle is the meal delivery service for you. They offer fully-prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as juices, snacks, wellness shots and more. Choose what option works best for you with the price per item decreasing the more items you select. Every week there's a new menu and everything that is available is gluten and dairy free. You can choose from vegan and non-vegan options.
While the majority of the Thistle menu appeals to greens-loving adults, our kid tasters loved the 24 Carrot Gold muffin and the nourishing green juice. Bonus for busy parents: the most you'll need is a few minutes to warm up the meals (if you desire) or eat them room temp instead.
Cost: Fully-customizable packages start at $29.98/week.
This meal delivery service is focused on kids. Carefully sourced fruits and veggies, and perfectly balanced—lunches, dinners and snacks from Yumble are nutritionist approved and kid approved, too! Choose your kids meals for the week and they'll be delivered free to your doorstep. The Bowl of Yays Pasta with veggie marinara and the Mighty Meatballs and Veggie Chili are crowd pleasers for sure. Each box comes with new activities for kids, making mealtime a breeze for you and a joy for them.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
Farmbox offers various size boxes packed with seasonal, farm-fresh fresh fruits and vegetables to your door. You select the shipment size and customize your box, and check your doorstep for easy monthly deliveries.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
When it comes to feeding families, One Potato has got you covered. Co-founder Catherine McCord's best selling Weelicious recipes are the basis of the One Potato meals. There's nothing fussy here—the organic, non-GMO ingredients come pre-chopped, pre-measured and ready to get from box to table in no time. Each recipe will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes weeknight meals a cinch.
One Potato understands that not every family has two adults and two kids so they offer plans for two to six servings per meal. By indicating how many children are in your family, you'll receive kid-sized portions (about half of an adult-sized portion) for them. Choose two or three meals to be delivered per week, or skip that week if you'll be out of town.
Each week you have eight meal options to choose from—five rotating Seasonal Favorite and three constant Family Favorites. Vegetarian, nut-free and gluten free meals are available. The included recipe cards are super easy to follow and kids will love getting involved in the cooking process by following along with the photos. Have them brown the ground beef for tacos or prep the par-cooked potatoes for French fries. The recipe cards provide tips for getting the kids involved in cooking.
Cost: Plans vary from $7.32-12.95/serving. The more servings you purchase, the lower your per serving cost will be.
When meal prep is the last thing you want to be doing, leave it to the experts! These Phoenix meal delivery services will have families sitting down to dinner without the stress or the mess. With vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free options, you are covered no mater what your family eats. Kick off the school year with a meal plan that will make everyone happy!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
Look no further for delicious, healthy and convenient meal prep delivery service in Phoenix and surrounding cities. Scratch Culinary delivers customizable meals for families to keep the kitchen prep time to a minimum. BBQ pork, braised turkey breast, carnitas tacos and seared flank steak are just a few of the options. There are also kids meals like teriyaki chicken and sliders available. There is a five meal minimum (or $45 total if your order contains bulk items) for all new subscriptions and you can cancel any time.
Catered Fit offers meal delivery to families that are looking for healthy options. In addition to classic meals, Catered Fit offers paleo, keto and vegetarian options. Daily delivery is available to members who are within drivable range of Catered Fit kitchens in Florida and California. They also delivery weekly to the remainder of the U.S. Classic meal options include Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, Italian baked snapper with angel hair pasta, and a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. This is a subscription service but you can skip week or cancel anytime.
This meal prep company delivers to the continental U.S. and has a special focus on health and wellness. Families following paleo, vegan, keto and high-protein diets will find plenty of tasty options. A new menu is posted each week for you to choose from. Subscribe and save with the weekly meal plan option or go for the one-time a la carte option for more flexibility. The peanut chia power bikes are the perfect after-school snack. Go for the candied granola pancakes to start your day off with 23g of protein.
Cost: The six-meal plan is $72/week and the 14-meal plan is $140.
This meal delivery service is focused on kids. Carefully sourced fruits and veggies, and perfectly balanced—lunches, dinners and snacks from Yumble are nutritionist approved and kid approved, too! Choose your kids meals for the week and they'll be delivered free to your doorstep. The Bowl of Yays Pasta with veggie marinara and the Mighty Meatballs and Veggie Chili are crowd pleasers for sure. Each box comes with new activities for kids, making mealtime a breeze for you and a joy for them.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
Farmbox offers various size boxes packed with seasonal, farm-fresh fresh fruits and vegetables to your door. You select the shipment size and customize your box, and check your doorstep for easy monthly deliveries.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
When it comes to feeding families, One Potato has got you covered. Co-founder Catherine McCord's best selling Weelicious recipes are the basis of the One Potato meals. There's nothing fussy here—the organic, non-GMO ingredients come pre-chopped, pre-measured and ready to get from box to table in no time. Each recipe will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes weeknight meals a cinch.
One Potato understands that not every family has two adults and two kids so they offer plans for two to six servings per meal. By indicating how many children are in your family, you'll receive kid-sized portions (about half of an adult-sized portion) for them. Choose two or three meals to be delivered per week, or skip that week if you'll be out of town.
Each week you have eight meal options to choose from—five rotating Seasonal Favorite and three constant Family Favorites. Vegetarian, nut-free and gluten free meals are available. The included recipe cards are super easy to follow and kids will love getting involved in the cooking process by following along with the photos. Have them brown the ground beef for tacos or prep the par-cooked potatoes for French fries. The recipe cards provide tips for getting the kids involved in cooking.
Cost: Plans vary from $7.32-12.95/serving. The more servings you purchase, the lower your per serving cost will be.
When you want to step away from the rotating menu of pizza, chicken nuggets and spaghetti, we’ve got the list for you. These Orlando meal delivery services are perfect for busy families because they know what kids like to eat and are there to get meals on the table in no time. Scroll through to get your meal plan set for the new school year!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
Mindful Meals is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Kristin and Blake Meyer. Both active in the Central Florida CrossFit community, Blake and Kristin saw the desire from athletes for quick and healthy meal options that were still flavorful and filling. While Mindful Meals is overwhelmingly popular with the fitness clientele in which their roots began, the business has grown to serve busy families, the elderly and even local professional athletes.
The family plan is a great option to ensure a quick and healthy meal for the busy weeknights. You'll get two meals on Monday and two on Wednesday with kid-friendly options like Thanksgiving dinner and pulled pork with peach BBQ sauce.
Cost: The family plan costs $145/week with smaller options available.
Catered Fit offers meal delivery to families that are looking for healthy options. In addition to classic meals, Catered Fit offers paleo, keto and vegetarian options. Daily delivery is available to members who are within drivable range of Catered Fit kitchens in Florida and California. They also delivery weekly to the remainder of the U.S. Classic meal options include Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, Italian baked snapper with angel hair pasta, and a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. This is a subscription service but you can skip week or cancel anytime.
This meal prep company delivers to the continental U.S. and has a special focus on health and wellness. Families following paleo, vegan, keto and high-protein diets will find plenty of tasty options. A new menu is posted each week for you to choose from. Subscribe and save with the weekly meal plan option or go for the one-time a la carte option for more flexibility. The peanut chia power bikes are the perfect after-school snack. Go for the candied granola pancakes to start your day off with 23g of protein.
Cost: The six-meal plan is $72/week and the 14-meal plan is $140.
This meal delivery service is focused on kids. Carefully sourced fruits and veggies, and perfectly balanced—lunches, dinners and snacks from Yumble are nutritionist approved and kid approved, too! Choose your kids meals for the week and they'll be delivered free to your doorstep. The Bowl of Yays Pasta with veggie marinara and the Mighty Meatballs and Veggie Chili are crowd pleasers for sure. Each box comes with new activities for kids, making mealtime a breeze for you and a joy for them.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
Farmbox offers various size boxes packed with seasonal, farm-fresh fresh fruits and vegetables to your door. You select the shipment size and customize your box, and check your doorstep for easy monthly deliveries.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
When it comes to feeding families, One Potato has got you covered. Co-founder Catherine McCord's best selling Weelicious recipes are the basis of the One Potato meals. There's nothing fussy here—the organic, non-GMO ingredients come pre-chopped, pre-measured and ready to get from box to table in no time. Each recipe will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes weeknight meals a cinch.
One Potato understands that not every family has two adults and two kids so they offer plans for two to six servings per meal. By indicating how many children are in your family, you'll receive kid-sized portions (about half of an adult-sized portion) for them. Choose two or three meals to be delivered per week, or skip that week if you'll be out of town.
Each week you have eight meal options to choose from—five rotating Seasonal Favorite and three constant Family Favorites. Vegetarian, nut-free and gluten free meals are available. The included recipe cards are super easy to follow and kids will love getting involved in the cooking process by following along with the photos. Have them brown the ground beef for tacos or prep the par-cooked potatoes for French fries. The recipe cards provide tips for getting the kids involved in cooking.
Cost: Plans vary from $7.32-12.95/serving. The more servings you purchase, the lower your per serving cost will be.
We know how hard it can be to get a healthy meal on the table fast, especially when the school year starts. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this list of Las Vegas meal delivery services that will reduce your shopping and cooking time down to nothing. Choose from ready-to-eat meals or cook-and-eat options that will get the kids involved in the cooking process. Bon Appetit!
*As of this publishing, all of the below services had availability and supply.
702 Prep is a healthy meal prep delivery service founded in February 2017. Delivering to Las Vegas, 702 Prep use the leanest cuts of proteins, as well as the freshest seafood and produce. Kids will love the protein-packed breakfast cupcakes and the Bring on the Beef bowl. Gluten-free and low-carb options are available. Add individual items to your cart until you reach the $49.99 delivery minimum and select your delivery date. There's no subscription service so you can order when and as much as you'd like.
Foodie Fit is a Las Vegas meal prep company that combines the knowledge of macro nutrients and micro nutrients to create healthy and delicious dishes. Pick the meals that best suit your diet and appetite or create your own custom meals. They add new items every other week so that your taste buds never get bored. The meals are prepared fresh daily and never frozen. They also offer free nutrition consultations to help you hit your fitness goals. Meals come in two sizes so order the "bulk" option if you are feeding a family.
Cost: Breakfasts are $3.99 and up with dinner entrees averaging around $8.
Wishing you had the superpower to make healthy meals magically appear on your dining room table? Kick up your heels because Nurture Life delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, kids and adults straight to your door (read no more grocery shopping, meal prep or planning!). With Nurture Life, now you can serve your kids their favorite foods at lightning speed . . . no cape (or apron) required. Read our full review here.
Sun Basket provides meal kit customers with organic produce and clean ingredients with paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian and family menu selections. Consumers can also upgrade to premium meats like grass-fed filet and jumbo shrimp. Broaden your culinary horizons with family-friendly meals like chicken tagine and Taiwanese noodle soup. You can even select "super speedy" meals which can go from box to table in less than 15 minutes or "one pot" meals which keep the dishes to a minimum. Hooray!
Parents will love how Sun Basket encourages kids to participate in the cooking process (which has been shown to create more adventurous eaters). Each recipe includes a "Kids Can" section with suggestions of how kids can contribute to the meal prep by juicing a lemon, timing the orzo or strip the mint leaves.
Another great option for healthy eating: Sun Basket launched their Lean & Clean menu with high-in-fiber-and-protein recipes around 550 calories. The meal kit includes kid-friendly games and instructions—an interactive way to get parents and kids cooking dinner together.
Blue Apron has been part of the meal delivery game for a long time and their expertise shows. Choose among two-serving, four-serving and vegetarian menus to pick the options that are right for you. We love that the meals typically take 40 minutes or less and include kid-friendly ingredients like baked chicken and pasta while exposing kids to different flavors like curry and chile-lime. With super easy-to-follow recipes, you can definitely get the kids involved in the cooking process.
Cost: Meals cost $8.99-9.99/serving with free shipping
If your goal is to get a wholesome, easy meal on the table for your family, then Dinnerly is the meal delivery option for you. Each week Dinnerly customers choose from over a dozen options which change each week. The choices are totally kid-friendly with options like sweet and sour Swedish meatballs, turkey burgers and enchiladas. Each meal has only five prep steps and takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table, perfect for rushed weeknight dinners. Not interested in getting your box this week? No problem! You can skip any time.
Seasonal ingredients, grass-fed ground beef and antibiotic-free chicken are all a part of the Dinnerly meal box. Efforts are made to reduce packaging waste and customers receive their recipe cards via email instead of receiving printed cards in their box. At only $4.49 per serving, Dinnerly makes easy weeknight dining a snap.
Cost: Two-person box containing three meals is $29.94, plus $8.99 shipping. A family box containing three meals that will feed four adults is $59.88, plus $8.99 shipping.
If you are looking to add some world flavors to your cooking repertoire, look no further than Takeout Kits. These kits offer globally-inspired flavors and brings them to your door in some totally adorable packaging. Ever wondered what went into your favorite pad thai, Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen or Indian butter chicken? Get to know some new, exotic ingredients and learn how to cook these delicious meals for your family.
The kits contain non-perishable ingredients that can wait in your pantry to be cooked for up to two months (pro tip: bring a kit along on your next camping trip!). This makes such a huge difference for busy lifestyles to always have a tasty meal ready to cook when you come back from vacation or can't make it to the grocery store. Some examples of the Takeout Kit proteins include: dry cured Spanish chorizo, canned premium Japanese snow crab, 100% natural pouched chicken and many vegetarian proteins like lentils, teff flour, freekeh and tetra-packed tofu. If you'd like to add your own protein, select the "add your own protein" option.
This Bay Area company ships all over the U.S. so order a meal to ship to your far away family. Better yet, opt for one of the sampler kits to try a few at a discount and add on a drink kit to pair with your meal.
Cost: Kits range from $29.99-34.99 and serve four adults. No subscription is required.
This cook-at-home food delivery service partnered with Martha Stewart to help harried families discover their inner Martha. The partnership gives Marley Spoon access to Martha's archive of over 18,000 tried-and-true recipes to feature in their meal kits. They promise quality purveyors offering grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, American-caught shrimp and artisanal cheeses. The menu features 22 choices every week and the website tags meals as family-friendly, under-30 minutes, gluten-free and other categories.
Favorites include: chicken fajita bowl, bacon-wrapped skillet meatloaf and lemon-brown butter salmon. The website provides big, colorful step-by-step photos for careless cooks and kids who want to help. Also, the blog offers great tips and ideas, like what to do with lentils, immune-boosting foods and Martha’s easy Oscar party snacks. The family kit feeds four adults, so will easily feed two adults and two kids.
Cost: Families can choose two meals a week ($76), three meals a week ($106.80) or four meals a week ($131.20). Delivery is free.
Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh (not frozen), chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes. Unlike meal kits, all you need is a microwave, fork, and plate (optional!) to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. Think “nutritionist meets personal chef” vs. TV dinner when it comes to quality and flavor.
With a food philosophy centered on less sugar, less processed and more nutrients, the menu features better-for-you versions of comfort foods with smart ingredient swaps. For example, Chicken Parm is coated in almond flour vs. bread crumbs and topped with marinara sauce sweetened with honey instead of refined sugars; Mac and Cheese is made with brown rice pasta and cheesy sauce blended with a purée of cauliflower and butternut squash; and Turkey Meatballs are packed with mushrooms and served over zoodles for a lower-carb alternative to pasta.
Cost: Customers can order 4 meals ($11.50/each), 6 meals ($8.99/each), 9 meals ($8.99/each) or 12 meals ($7.99/each) weekly.
With a newly-expanded menu and new Family Plan, HelloFresh is better than ever these days. Their goal is to bring the fun of cooking back into people’s lives by doing all the planning, portioning and shopping for in-season, sustainably-sourced, healthy and flavorful ingredients. HelloFresh prides itself on its delicious recipes with quick cook times; all your chopping, zesting and sautéeing will take less than 30 minutes. Meal plans available are meat and vegetables, vegetables, family-friendly and low calorie.
With the debut of HelloFresh Wine and their online marketplace that sells curated kitchenware, their portal is a one-stop shop for even more of your shopping needs (or wants).
Cost: Meals $8.99/serving. Delivery is free for all orders.
Farmbox offers various size boxes packed with seasonal, farm-fresh fresh fruits and vegetables to your door. You select the shipment size and customize your box, and check your doorstep for easy monthly deliveries.
Say goodbye to grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and all that cleanup! Gobble shops, chops and delivers gourmet three-step recipes for one-pan cooking with zero prep required. How about picky eaters? Try Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Béarnaise Sauce or Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Napa Cabbage Slaw with Caraway Vinaigrette. What have you got to lose when it's just a one-pan cleanup?
Cost: Prices start at $11.99/dinner and $5.99/lunch
How about 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices that just show up at your front door whenever you want them to? Then look no further than this healthy bunch (bonus: they deliver nationally, too).
There are no, zero, zilch animal products of any kind, here, ever! Chick'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce complete with veganaise will do the trick every time for your kiddos and no one will miss the meat. Veestro food is available a la carte, in full-on Meal Packs, and they also carry a surprisingly delicious weight loss menu plan. As with most vegetarian cuisine: most meals have nuts in them so be careful with a nut allergy, but all meals are completely dairy-free and don't contain other allergens.
If gluten is your family offender, they carry a special pack called The Gluten-Free Feast which comes swiftly to your home via a chilled FedEx box and includes an assortment of gluten-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two desserts: gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and "cheezcake"!
Cost: $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199
When it comes to feeding families, One Potato has got you covered. Co-founder Catherine McCord's best selling Weelicious recipes are the basis of the One Potato meals. There's nothing fussy here—the organic, non-GMO ingredients come pre-chopped, pre-measured and ready to get from box to table in no time. Each recipe will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes weeknight meals a cinch.
One Potato understands that not every family has two adults and two kids so they offer plans for two to six servings per meal. By indicating how many children are in your family, you'll receive kid-sized portions (about half of an adult-sized portion) for them. Choose two or three meals to be delivered per week, or skip that week if you'll be out of town.
Each week you have eight meal options to choose from—five rotating Seasonal Favorite and three constant Family Favorites. Vegetarian, nut-free and gluten free meals are available. The included recipe cards are super easy to follow and kids will love getting involved in the cooking process by following along with the photos. Have them brown the ground beef for tacos or prep the par-cooked potatoes for French fries. The recipe cards provide tips for getting the kids involved in cooking.
Cost: Plans vary from $7.32-12.95/serving. The more servings you purchase, the lower your per serving cost will be.
