Whoever you are, wherever you live, I bet you’ve heard of meal kits.
Just in case you haven’t, meal kit companies like EveryPlate deliver affordable, easy-to-follow recipes with the exact ingredients you need to cook your weekly dinners (frequency and servings are flexible), all in a box delivered straight to your door. With meals starting at just $2.19 per serving, it’s one of the most budget-friendly ways to enjoy fresh, home-cooked dinners without breaking the bank.
So instead of measuring out 2.7 tablespoons of curry powder, you toss everything together, and voilà, you’ve got yourself a delicious, home-cooked meal.
While I, like you, have been aware of meal kits for a while, I’d never thought about trying one myself. I can whip up six recipes really well and didn’t see the need for something like this.
That changed when I visited my mate—the same guy who once burned toast and baked beans when we lived together at uni. He presented this divine-looking Jerk-Spiced Pulled Pork With Rice, Salsa And BBQ Mayo.
I assumed it was takeaway, but he swore it wasn’t. He showed me the EveryPlate recipe card, and that’s when I realised: meal kits aren’t just for lazy or privileged people. They’re for anyone who wants wholesome meals with a side of inspiration to break out of a boring dinner routine.
I ordered a box on my way home to surprise my girlfriend Olivia, and a week later, we gave it a shot.
The process was seamless, from choosing recipes for the week ahead to picking a delivery day that worked best for us. It was fresh, fun, and honestly a little exciting to try something new.
Our favourite part of the experience? Convenience. When I get home from work, the last thing I want to do is trawl through the grocery store or spend hours cooking. With EveryPlate, Olivia and I can quickly whip up tasty meals in about 30 minutes, then spend the rest of the evening arguing over what to watch on TV.
We’ve also discovered new flavours and cuisines we never thought we’d cook ourselves. The first meal we tried — Creamy Bacon & Spinach Pasta with Parmesan — was a hit. Olivia took one bite and said, “This is bloody good.” That sealed the deal.
But it wasn’t just dinner that EveryPlate made special. For Valentine’s Day, I decided to surprise Olivia with their Valentine’s Day Breakfast Bundle. It came with everything I needed to whip up Fluffy Pancakes, plus refreshing Banana-Mango Smoothies and Decadent Chocolate Pots.
On the morning of Valentine’s Day, I got up early and followed the recipe card, hoping to pull off a breakfast worthy of the occasion. When Olivia walked into the kitchen and saw the spread, her face lit up. “You made all this?” she asked, clearly impressed.
I think a lot of people associate convenience with something expensive, boring, or flavourless, but that’s not the case with EveryPlate. It’s completely transformed our weekly dinner routine. No more eating the same handful of meals over and over. Instead, we now enjoy three delicious meals a week, leaving room to still eat out when we feel like it.
If you’re sceptical, I get it — I was too. But honestly, it’s made our evenings so much easier. Coming home after a long day and knowing dinner is sorted? That’s priceless. EveryPlate has brought a bit of fun back to dinnertime, and we’re not looking back.