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95%Would buy again

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good plan but the app is clunky

Good plan, would stick with it. The app is clunky when you want to swap a meal and it took me a few goes to find the right menu. Food arrives on time and the labels are accurate.

Jack G.
1 person found this helpful

good meals and quick to sort

Really happy with this, the meals are tasty and filling and I've had three weeks of them now. Signing up on the app took two minutes while I was waiting for the kettle. Delivery has been bang on every time so far, the box came on the day it said it would.

Stephen D.
1 person found this helpful

needed something to get my weight sorted

I needed something to get my weight back under control after my hip op, as I was struggling to cook properly while I was recovering. Signing up was simple and the first month's price was fair for what's delivered each week. The meals are sensible portions and the calorie counts are clear on every label, so I know exactly what I'm eating. Delivery has been on time every week so far.

Barbara D.
1 person found this helpful

cost per meal is reasonable

The cost per meal is reasonable for the quality, though it's a fair bit more than the cheaper meal kits I looked at. The portions are good and the recipes are easy to follow. Delivery came in a standard cool bag with ice packs, a bit wasteful but it kept things cold. Signing up was simple on the laptop.

Natalie S.
0 people found this helpful

The chicken tikka box

Bought the chicken tikka box and it was genuinely one of the better ready meals I've had from a plan like this. I know my way around a kitchen so I notice when the spice is off, and it wasn't. Delivery was on the day and well packed. Ordering took a couple of minutes on the site.

Jodie P.
3 people found this helpful

Cheaper than the gym shake lot

Way cheaper than the protein and gym shake lot I was buying, and the food actually fills me up. Signed up in the app in about two minutes. Delivery was on time, cool bag was fine.

Joe J.
1 person found this helpful

Compared it to the other plans

Compared it to the other plans I know of and this one has the most sensible calorie counts for the money. I've been doing this sort of thing for years so I was fairly picky. The recipes are well laid out and the portions are consistent. Ordering was smooth and the team responded quickly when I had a question.

Samantha K.
1 person found this helpful

Bought the starter box

Bought the starter box to see if I could stick to eating better. It arrived quickly and everything was fresh, the chicken and veg dish was actually really good. Easy to pause the plan when I wanted to. Would order again.

Ethan C.
2 people found this helpful

The calorie labels are spot on

The calorie and macro labels are spot on, which matters to me as I've been counting for years and know what I'm looking at. Portions match the stated weights, something I've had trouble with elsewhere. The only thing I'd change is the delivery window, which is a bit wide and meant a long wait in on one occasion. Otherwise the food is consistent and the plans suit my routine.

Adam H.
1 person found this helpful

box arrived with a squashed meal

Box arrived with one of the meals squashed flat, and the lid had come open a little in the cool bag. Ordering was fine. I messaged the team and they sorted a replacement, but it took two days to get a reply.

Arjun G.
2 people found this helpful

way better than the supermarket ready meals

Way better than the supermarket ready meals I was living off, honestly. The food tastes like proper home cooking and not like a diet thing. Ordering was dead easy on my phone. Fast delivery too, got it next day. Totally sorted now.

Ella B.
3 people found this helpful

the portion sizes surprised me

The portion sizes surprised me most, they're more generous than I expected for a diet plan so I didn't feel hungry in the afternoon. I'd signed up for a trial week just to see. Everything came cold and packed properly. The recipe cards are easy to follow even when I'm rushing. Feels like good value for what you get.

Bethany M.
2 people found this helpful

Signed up for the first plan and so far so good

Signed up for the first plan last week and the sign up took about five minutes, no faff. Food arrived on the Tuesday, cool and properly packed, and the first lot of meals tasted fine.

Amber P.
1 person found this helpful

The best of the ones I tried

This is the best of the ones I tried, after looking at four or five different plans over the past few months. The meals keep the calories sensible without tasting like cardboard. Sign up was straightforward and I could change my order easily. Delivery has been spot on every week so far.

Rebecca M.
1 person found this helpful

Needed something for my diabetes diet

I needed a way to keep my meals on track after my diabetes diagnosis, and I've been using this for going on three years now. The meals are clearly labelled with what's in them, which I value enormously. The team have always answered my questions within a day or so. Deliveries have been reliable through all seasons. Very pleased to have stuck with it this long.

Deborah W.
3 people found this helpful

Cheaper than the meal kit I tried before

Compared with the meal kit I was using before, this works out a fair bit cheaper per portion, and the recipes take less time to put together. I looked at three or four options first and this came out best on cost. Signing up took a few minutes. The one thing I'd flag is the portions are a bit smaller than the photos suggest, but otherwise it's sorted.

Rebecca C.
1 person found this helpful

The veggie option

Bought the vegetarian plan after comparing a few places, the veggie options here are much tastier than the others. Booking the first delivery was simple. Arrived on time and everything was chilled properly. Would pick it again.

Charlotte S.
0 people found this helpful

portions are bigger than i expected for the money

The portions are bigger than I expected, and that's the bit I noticed first. I've tried a few of these plans now and this is the first where I'm not stood in the kitchen at four o'clock looking for toast. The price per day works out sensible for what you get, though the delivery slot can be a bit fixed and I had to shuffle my week around once to catch a drop.

Angela C.
3 people found this helpful

Needed a plan I could actually follow

I needed a meal plan I could actually stick to after a pretty rubbish year of eating out too much. I tried two other services and a gym nutrition thing before this. Signing up took minutes and the first box was on the doorstep when they said it would be. The meals are varied enough that I'm not bored yet.

Ryan T.
2 people found this helpful

Needed help with my weight after my operation

I needed some help with my weight after my operation, and my GP suggested I look at structured meal plans. I have found this one very sensible, with clear portions and recipes that are not too taxing to prepare. The customer team were patient when I had questions about my order. I am pleased to say I have kept it up for several months now.

Lesley P.
0 people found this helpful

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About Optimale

Optimale is a UK company that sells nutritional products and meal replacement programmes aimed at people looking to manage their weight and improve their everyday eating habits. Its range centres on a structured approach to healthy eating, with ready-to-eat meals, shakes and snacks designed to fit into a defined daily plan. The brand's customers are mainly adults who prefer guidance and convenience over preparing every meal from scratch.

Optimale operates primarily online, selling directly to customers across the United Kingdom and delivering products to their door. The company is known for its emphasis on portion control and coaching support alongside its products, which sets it apart from purely retail-focused suppliers of diet food.

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