The Perfect Wedding Registry Gift for Busy Couples: Dinner Kit Services

Posted by Adam Warner on Oct 21, 2014

Pressed for time during the week to cook delicious, home-cooked meals from scratch? Thanks to the recent emergence of dinner kit services, newlyweds can now enjoy fresh, delicious meals at home without the hassle of going to the grocery store, always coming up with new menus, or spending hours in front of the stove.

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The process is really quite simple and convenient. Couples typically start by choosing their favorite recipes online. After that, ingredients get delivered fresh (not frozen) and already measured out. Next, cook your meal using included step-by-step recipes with photos or via online videos. Then just sit back, relax, and enjoy a terrific meal together.

Learn more about five first-rate services below, then add your favorite to your wedding registry.

HelloFresh. What to Know: Features nationwide delivery, vegetarian options, weekly delivery, and no minimum obligation.

Blue Apron. What to Know: Boxes include easy to follow printed recipe cards, delivers to large portion of country, offers flexible plans and weekly delivery.

Plated. What to Know: Offers weekly deliveries, food shipped in recyclable boxes, and delivery to 80% of the U.S.

Madison & Rayne. What to Know: Features fresh ingredients from local farms, free delivery, food delivered in temperature-controlled tote bag, and even recycles your ingredient containers.

Chefday! What to Know: Has free East Coast delivery, incorporates online videos with real chefs in action, and only uses 100% organic ingredients.


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