The fridge looks like a graveyard for forgotten takeaway containers, and your bank statement reads like a fan letter to delivery apps. We’re not here to judge you — life can be hectic, and work is exhausting — but it’s time to rethink how you’re handling dinner. Many stellar companies in Joburg deliver customizable batches of wholesome meals straight to your door. It’s better for your health and bank account in the long term, so why not have your whole week (or month!) sorted in one go?
Plated Convenience
Realistically, who has the energy to be roasting a chicken at 9 pm? With this Joburg favourite, you can order packages of up to 56 meals at a time. That’s a jaw-dropping ~R90 per meal for almost two months of high-quality dinners. Do words like ‘beef fillet’, ‘coconut curry’, and ‘thyme-roasted sweet potatoes’ get your tummy grumbling? It’s time for a delivery.
Thyme FitChef
Whoever said you had to choose between flavour and health had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. Build your own meal plan in a few easy steps, or choose from packages that take your goals, preferences, and allergies into account.
There are full macronutrient breakdowns for each meal on the website, so you can make choices that’ll have you feeling your best. You’re one subscription service away from having proper, healthy dinners every night, kids’ meals included!
BexTheChef&Co.
You don’t need millions to have a private chef — just access to the internet. A new menu is released every Wednesday, and a WhatsApp/email is all that’s needed to place your order. You can pick as many meals as you’d like according to your preferences and dietary needs.
The bonus: you’re welcome to return your containers for recycling. Fresh, easy, and kind to the environment.
Munch Measured Meals
Life got busy, and those ‘new year, new me’ goals kind of went out the window, huh? The good news is that you don’t need bodybuilder-level discipline to commit to clean eating. With an extensive array of wholesome meals categorised according to their macronutrient makeup—and a tool to help you estimate your nutritional needs—you’re in for a treat every day of the week.
Munch is proof that prioritising your health doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavour.
Frozen For You
Hearty, balanced, restaurant-quality meals are a click away. With over 10 different categories and packages catering to just about every palate, diet, and occasion, low-effort eating has never been this simple or wholesome. Order online, or visit one of Frozen For You‘s many physical stores to see what’s on offer before buying.
But wait, there’s more: special seasonal menus are often released, and they’re the ultimate cheat code to hosting a 3-course dinner party without even glancing at a chopping board.
DinnerBox
DinnerBox takes meal delivery one step further with their own dedicated app and loyalty program. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, low-carb, or on a budget, there’s a package here that was designed with you in mind. If you’d like a little more control over the menu, you can build your own—and sneak in a golden apple crumble for dessert.
UCook
While UCook offers the frozen and ready-made meal options you’ve now come to know, there’s something extra here that we think is pretty special: meal kits. If you enjoy the cooking process but the preceding steps are what take it out of you, a meal kit might be a lifesaver. Receive a box of pre-prepped ingredients and follow the recipe cards to assemble a meal you’d have paid double for at a restaurant. Convenience and a cooking class? Yes, please.
Your fridge is stocked, your wallet isn’t crying, and dinner is sorted—all without touching a frying pan. Healthy, cost-effective, and endlessly customizable, these meals give you back the time and energy you actually need to enjoy your life. Say goodbye to last-minute soggy chips that taste like cardboard disappointment; it’s 2025, and Joburg’s got the goods.
If home-cooked meals are your vibe, but the kitchen makes you nervous, a cooking class might just be the perfect confidence booster. Lucky for us, Joburg offers many. Check out our guide and bookmark your favourites!
