Tempo by Home Chef

Compared with the large supermarket delivery I had been using, I found this a far more pleasant experience. The packaging was tidy and the instructions were laid out in a sensible order. I'm not much of a cook these days, so I appreciated that.

Wanted to cut our weekly food bill and stop the last minute supermarket trips, so this seemed the practical choice. For a family of four the price per portion works out well once you account for not wasting food. Ingredients were fresh and the portion sizes were generous enough for my teenagers. Delivery came in the window they gave me every week. The recipes are simple enough that I can get dinner on while helping with homework.

Way nicer than the supermarket meal kit I tried before, the food actually tastes like something. The only thing is the delivery slots were a bit limited when I ordered so I had to pick a Wednesday. Still decent though.

Needed something high protein to fit around my training, so I tried the protein box after comparing a few options online. The chicken thighs were well seasoned and the grains were cooked right. Delivery came in a cool bag and everything was intact. I'd happily reorder when my schedule gets busy again.

Been with them since they started and honestly they've kept things interesting. The menu rotates enough that we don't get bored, and the recipes have never been fussy. Delivery has been reliable every single week, rain or shine. Good value for two of us.

Compared to doing the shop myself this is way more expensive per meal, which I knew going in but it still stung a bit. The food was fine, nothing special. Delivery was on time though.

Ordered the family dinner box for a Tuesday and it came through no bother. Signing up on the site took about five minutes and I could skip weeks whenever I wanted. Dinner was on the table in under forty minutes, which the kids approved of.

Been ordering from them for a good while and they're reliable. The app took a few goes to change my delivery day, which was annoying, but it sorted itself. Food is consistently good.

Compared to the big supermarket meal kit I'd tried before, this felt a lot more like proper cooking and less like assembling a flat-pack. First box arrived on the day they said it would and the recipe cards were clear enough that I didn't need to keep checking my phone. The portions were generous and the herbs actually tasted fresh, which I didn't expect at all for the price.

The recipe cards are the bit I liked most, the steps are clear and the timings were actually right, which is more than I can say for some of the stuff I've followed before. I've cooked a lot from magazines and blogs so I know when instructions are dodgy, and these aren't. The portions were sensible too, nothing left over.

Picked up the vegetarian box on a whim to see if it was worth the money. Works out a bit under what I'd spend buying the same bits separately. Everything arrived on time and nothing was missing. Plenty of food for two meals each.

Ordered on my phone on the bus, took about two minutes, which was great. The box came the next day, all the bits were there and the instructions were easy enough to follow while I was half distracted with the kids. Dinner was on the table in under forty minutes and nobody complained. Would definitely order again when I'm stuck for ideas, it's saved me a lot of thinking about what to cook this week.

Good first box, would order again. Recipes were easy and the chicken was properly good. Only thing is the box came a day later than the slot I picked, but they sent a text to say so, which was fine.

The main thing that struck me was how well the packaging kept the vegetables fresh over a long weekend, which I hadn't expected. We have had several boxes now and each one has been well put together and easy to follow. I would say the portions suit two adults rather well.

The specific thing I'd bought was the chicken and roasted veg box, and I'd compared a few others first before settling on it. The chicken was tender and the seasoning wasn't overdone. Vegetables still had a bit of bite, which I liked. Everything came well packed and cold where it needed to be. Good for a Sunday supper with the grandchildren.

We needed something to stop the midweek takeaway habit, which was getting expensive. I looked at a couple of other meal kit places and a supermarket one first, and this came out on top for the price per portion and how little time the prep took. Signing up was easy and the first box turned up when they said it would.

Needed a quick dinner plan for the week so signed up on my phone during the lunch break. Took about ten minutes. The meals were tasty but a bit pricier than the other kit I looked at last year, so I'd say the price is the only real catch. Delivery was on the day.

Honestly the verdict is that it's worth it when you can't be bothered to shop. Typing this from the sofa. Meals were tasty and quick to make. Delivered on time, nothing damaged.