Meal kit delivery services like Hello Fresh have revolutionised meal times for Aussie households. These days, slaving over a stove after a hectic day is out. Convenience without compromising on nutrition is in.
While HelloFresh is hugely popular, it's not the only (or best) meal delivery service available. Plenty of alternatives to HelloFresh that offer delicious recipes, high-quality ingredients and convenient delivery.
In fact, many other subscription services go even further withprepared meal delivery services. These home-cooked, freshly frozen meals can suit every diet and lifestyle. FoodSt is the best Hello Fresh alternative for those who don't have hours to spend in the kitchen but still want freshly prepared, nutritious meals at the click of a button.
Christina's Barramundi Coconut Curry with Rice comes prepared and frozen, simply heat and enjoy!
Why Consider an Alternative to HelloFresh?
Despite Hello Fresh paving the way for meal delivery services, people often search for alternatives for a couple of reasons. These include:
1. Cost Considerations
HelloFresh is one of the more expensive meal kits in the market. At a time when the cost of living is so high it has its own slang ("cozzie livs" for the unenlightened), Hello Fresh's price tag is a major factor driving customers to switch their meal subscription service.
2. Convenience & Preparation Time
One of HelloFresh's greatest strengths and downfalls is its pre-measured ingredients and promise of fresh groceries delivered. Yes, you're minimising food waste and the mental load of weekly meal planning, but let's face it—Hello Fresh's meals are often time-consuming to prepare and cook.
Plus, who needs the pressure of cooking all your ingredients before they expire?
3. Variety & Meal Selection
While HelloFresh offers a variety of recipes to choose from, cooking the same beef taco dinner every 5 weeks can make the options feel limited or repetitive over time.
Many competitors are starting to offer a more diverse range of healthy meals, vegan and vegetarian options, and easy-to-follow recipes that appeal to all sorts of diets, cuisines, and preferences.
4. Dietary Restrictions
Gone are the days when people with dietary requirements were a minority.
Nowadays, 1 in 5 Aussies avoid certain foods due to allergies or intolerances. Meaning? When it comes to meal services, they're looking for options that cater to their dietary needs. Hello Fresh - while fairly diverse - doesn't always meet this need.
On top of this, Aussies are now starting to prioritise locally sourced organic ingredients.
See our selection of home cooked meals here!
What is FoodSt?
FoodSt is a meal delivery service that prides itself on delivering ready made meals to everyday Australians. These meals are handmade with love by by our diverse and talented home cooks, representing a wide range of cuisines.
We take meal prep, grocery shopping and cooking meals off your hands. Simply heat up and enjoy the different flavours of the world's cuisines from the comfort of your dining room.
Image of Maurice, one of FoodSt's home cooks who makes his Greek/Italian family dishes for you to enjoy.
How FoodSt Stands Out as the Ultimate Hello Fresh Alternative
FoodSt is a great HelloFresh alternative when the weekly food box isn't doing it for you. At FoodSt, we're proud to offer:
Authentic home-cooked meals using family recipes
All our recipes at FoodSt are passed down from the families of our talented home cooks to yours. We love to celebrate the diversity and richness of our culinary community here in Australia. That's why we've got over 100 high-quality dishes from over 26 different cuisines.
When you order from FoodSt, you're not only getting delicious, convenient meals delivered to you, but you're also supporting local cooks and their families.
Small batch production
Unlike many meal delivery services that mass produce all their dishes, FoodSt's network of skilled home cooks produces all their meals in small batches to ensure quality and authenticity.
Diverse cuisines and dietary preferences
FoodSt caters to all sorts of dietary restrictions and preferences. Whether you'revegan,vego, looking for asingle serve or a family feed, we've got you covered.
Convenience without compromise
With FoodSt, you can get prepared meals made with fresh ingredients delivered straight to your door without compromising on flavour or nutrition. No cooking skills or grocery shopping required! Just sit back and enjoy a home cooked meal that's ready once heated.
Check out our ready made meals
Meals are ready made and just need heating to complete. It's as easy as taking a meal out of the freezer and puttin it in the oven!
Customer Experiences
"The best home delivered meals I've tried. Excellent quality, tastes homemade, will definitely order again." Jane
Sounds too good to be true?
Flick through what real-life customers have to say about us. We'll let you be the judge.
Making the Switch to FoodSt
Whether you're a working parent trying to keep up with household chores, someone in need of some help in the kitchen, or just plain short on time, FoodSt is the alternative to Hello Fresh you've been searching for.
Making the switch is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Explore our library of delicious meals
- Pick your items and add to your cart OR select a bundle like 'family meals'
- Select your delivery date and time window
- Heat up and enjoy!
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