How often do you eat at home? Eating homemade meals at home is not possible for me. I always keep a stash of pre-cooked meals at home. But having freshly cooked meals at home has a different vibe. With Snap kitchen I get to have 6 meals in a week that are healthy and have a touch of homemade.
Unboxing Snap Kitchen Subscription Box
The meals came in a huge package. Inside the package, there were cold packs to keep the food in good condition. Between two boxes, there was hard paper to keep the boxes stable. The first two layers were in good condition, but some oils and sauce were spilled on the third layer.
Except for spilling, the meals were very tasty. I think I will be ordering 12 meals for the future weeks. For orders, go to their website, click on 'menu', select any 6 or 12 meals you want. Before ordering, enter your zip code to find they deliver to your locations or have 'wholefoods' where you can collect these meals from.
The items on my first order were
- Chicken Chile Enchiladas
- Romesco Chicken
- Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa
- Almond crusted Salmon
- Naked Beef
- Peppercorn steak
Do you find cooking hard? Cooking is hard for me when I want to eat something fancy. I have a hard time balancing the spices which spoil the taste of the meal. For this, I eat a lot of fast food but recently I am gaining a lot of weight. I decided to switch to eating balanced meals with proper nutrition but it is time-consuming to make healthy meals at home.
I came to know about Snap kitchen where healthy meals prepared by the chefs are delivered to my doorstep. I randomly selected the items before going on a healthy meal plan. The calorie content of each meal is mentioned on the boxes and the website. They all came in a food-grade plastic container that can be used for heating food in the microwave.
The Chicken Chile Enchiladas is made of tortilla, chicken, veggies, and a 'cream' base sauce. The box has 3 rolls of chicken enchiladas and it is enough for one as a heavy meal. However, the sauce spilled all over the box which made it many when I opened the box.
After seeing the image of Romesco Chicken, I had a sudden craving for it. The Chicken comes with a smooth, nutty sauce and has flavors of roasted red peppers. It has the perfect spice level as I prefer. A saute of mushrooms and spinach were given as sides of the dish.
Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa is one of my favorites of the meals that were sent to me. I can taste the spices of the chicken which makes it appetizing. This meal is prepared by seasoning the chicken with jerk spices. The rice that comes with the chicken goes well with fajita-style peppers and onions. The Homemade mango salsa is the cherry of the dish. I loved the spicy-sweet taste of the dish.
Almond crusted Salmon has a light flavor and is coated with slices of almonds. Sauteed zucchini and carrots come along as sides to give balance to the nutrition of the meal.
Naked beef gave the taste of grilled beef made by a Rotisseur. The spices on the steak do overpower the taste of meat. roasted cauliflower and green beans seasoned with paprika and other spices make it delicious to eat.
Lastly, Peppercorn steak contains a big piece of sirloin steak and homemade peppercorn sauce. The potatoes are roasted with ghee and give a different aroma to the meal.
All the dishes are freshly prepared and the dates of expiry are mentioned on the boxes. I microwave the meals for 2 to 3 minutes before eating. The time required for heating is also mentioned in the boxes.
Price
The price of the meals depends on the number of meals you order. There is no flexibility in ordering the number of dishes. You can either order 6 meals or 12 meals. The 6 meals cost $75.9 and the 12 meals cost $125.99.
Ordering for 12 meals allows you to save 17% on the total meal. Each meal costs $12.67 in a 6 meal plan whereas $10.50 is charged per meal in a 12 meal plan. Each meal is packed as a single serving.
Shipping info
Shipping cooked meals are not possible in a distant location. They deliver to some states in the USA. They deliver to 9 locations in Austin, 1 location in Baton Rouge, Fayetteville, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Shreveport, 2 locations in New Orleans and Tulsa. The highest shipping locations are Dallas/ft.worth and Houston which are 14 and 7 respectively.
You can check if they deliver to your location by putting a zip code of your area. Their shipping is free to all the mentioned locations.
Frequency of subscription
Snap kitchen delivers its meals on a weekly basis. You can choose any 6 or 12 meals from their pre-planned menu. Your desired meals will be delivered once a week. You can edit the items of your weekly package before the lock date.
Menu of Snap kitchen
To achieve success in our life we give most of our time to studying or working overtime. As a result, we do not take care of our health. Snap Kitchen is a place where they cook healthy meals and deliver them to your doorstep on a weekly basis.
Like me, you might be dependent on convenience store-cooked meals or fast food. Convenience stores rarely introduce new dishes. On the other hand, fast-food chain shops do not add new items to their menu frequently or new items are produced in small batches which do not last long. Snap kitchen delivers home-cooked meals keeping balanced nutrition of the food.
They have more than 30 types of items on their menu. Their menu can also be filtered as balanced, high protein, keto-friendly, low carb, paleo, and whole 30. New dishes are added to their menu every other month so that the customers will not get bored.
The items that are popular with the customers are Ranch Burger, Chicken Tinga with Fire-roasted Corn, Peppercorn Steak, Korean Bbq Meatballs, Chicken Burrito Bowl with Avocado Salsa, and Turkey Meatloaf. I have tried the peppercorn steak and it has a refreshing aroma that makes it appetizing.
The best thing about the Snap kitchen is that they mention the number of calories, fat, protein, sugar, and carbohydrate. Those who can not eat gluten can get gluten and dairy-free meals on their online page. Each of the meals can be preserved for 2 to 3 weeks in the freezer. For fast heating, take the meals out of the freezer 30 minutes before heating to defrost them.
However, the subscription plan of Snap kitchen is different from other subscription boxes. Usually, the contents of the subscription box are not disclosed on the website and the contents change every month without editing. But snap witches will send the same items every week if you do not change the items before the lock date. The lock date varies from person to person. You can log in to your account to find the specific lock date for each item.
This meal plan is great for a student or office colleagues who want to eat healthily. Ordering 6 meals just for yourself at the office can be hard to store or to finish all at the same time. It would have been better if it could provide daily service.
In addition, their delivery plan is divided into 2 categories which are Shipping Meal Plan and a Local Meal Plan. If you want the meal to be delivered to your doorstep you need to avail Shipping Meal Plan. On the other hand, the Local Meal Plan is the plan where you can receive their items in retail locations or get deliveries within a radius of 7 to 10 miles from retail stores.
Other than the website they also have apps for android and IOS. You can easily make changes to your order by phone.
Returns and Refunds
The Snap Kitchen does not accept returns or refunds if you do not like their meals. In case of bad weather, they can cancel your order and will refund the exact amount paid for the meals.
FAQ
Will they deliver the meals to my doorstep?
Yes, they deliver the meals door to door.
Do they have vegan meals?
Only 2 vegan meals are offered currently.
Are their meals Kosher certified or halal?
No, their meals are not kosher certified or halal.
How long can I refrigerate the meals?
The meals can be kept in the freezer for 4 to 7 days depending on the ingredients of the meals.
What is their customer support email address?
You can mail them here at Snapcare@SnapKitchen.com.
Can I skip a week if I am going out of town?
Yes, you can skip the delivery by editing your account before the lock date.