Social media has been over-run by influencers trying out home meal kits. However, there is a very good reason for this. Not only are they incredibly convenient, but they allow you to experience a wide range of flavours that you would never have thought of making at home. However, their increasing popularity has led to a dramatic decline in the number of diners who order meals to eat at home.
A sudden explosion in popularity
Just a few years ago, you would never have imagined being able to hop onto your computer to order home meal kits for all of your dinners in a week. However, it’s become a craze in recent years that is causing some difficulty for restaurant owners across the globe. Instead of placing an order, more people are ordering these meal kits to prepare at home. There are many reasons for this, but the most common is that it allows anyone to cook nutritious meals for their families in just a few minutes. It is also commonly believed that these kits help you save money. Although the benefits are undeniable, they may not be as helpful in the long run. In most cases, these prepare at home dinners are far more costly than they initially appear. When calculated correctly, you may find that it’s cheaper to buy your own ingredients or order a healthy meal at your favourite restaurant.
How it works
Those of you who buy home meal kits can expect to find a box full of ingredients delivered straight to your door. In this box, it’s common to find a recipe card that gives you detailed instructions on the preparation of the specific meals that you have chosen. The ingredients are also individually packaged so that you have the correct amount of fresh produce, herbs and spices for your meal, which really helps to take the guesswork out of cooking. Unless you ordered a vegetarian meal, your proteins come packaged in a refrigerated box to ensure that it stays as fresh as possible. After you’ve unpacked everything, all you need to do is remove it from the packaging, slice everything you need and cook it. They even provide you with instructions on how to plate your food in the most attractive way.
Is it really worth it?
Although home meal kits may seem like a dream come true at first, they can be rather limiting. You really need to stick to the recipe if you want the meal to come out like the picture. Additionally, these kits hardly ever come with a dessert option, so if you like to end your meal with something sweet you need to plan ahead.
So what should you do?
Instead of spending significant amounts of money on home meal kits that create a significant amount of waste, why not order the freshest ingredients from your favourite grocery shop? Or even better, place an order for a Thai feast that doesn’t require you to do any cooking.
