Why I’ll Never Go Back to Meal Kits or Takeout Again

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Like most people, I spent years caught in a cycle of meal kits and takeout, trying to find the perfect balance between eating well and saving time. Some weeks, I’d convince myself that meal kits were the answer. After all, they sent me pre-portioned ingredients and recipes, how hard could it be? Other times, I’d surrender to takeout, reasoning that the convenience was worth the extra cost.

But neither truly solved my problem.

Meal kits still required too much effort… chopping, cooking, cleaning up. By the time I finished making dinner, I’d wonder why I didn’t just cook from scratch in the first place. And takeout? Ok, it was easy, but I knew I was spending too much money on food that wasn’t great for me. The portions were huge, packed with hidden sugars and unhealthy fats, and after a while, I found myself ordering the same thing over and over again.

That’s when I discovered Batchero, everything changed.

Instead of sending me ingredients or delivering processed food, Batchero gave me something completely different: a private cook who batch-prepared fresh, homemade meals tailored exactly to my taste. No stress. No effort. Just real, delicious food waiting for me at home.

I didn’t have to cook. I didn’t have to settle for unhealthy takeout. I didn’t have to eat the same meal kit dishes every week. And, surprisingly, I wasn’t even spending more money.

Here’s why I’ll never go back to meal kits or takeout again:

No Cooking Required…Unlike Meal Kits

When I used meal kits, I thought I was saving time. In reality, I still had to chop, cook, and clean up. Some meals took 30 to 60 minutes to prepare, which defeated the purpose of convenience. After a long day, the last thing I wanted was another task.

With Batchero, everything was fully prepared. I just heated my meals and enjoyed them—no grocery shopping, no prep, no cleanup. I suddenly had hours back in my week.

Truly Healthy Meals—Unlike Takeout

I used to rely on takeout when I didn’t have the energy to cook, but I knew it wasn’t doing me any favours. The meals were packed with sodium and unhealthy fats, and I often overate because the portions were oversized. Plus, ordering out regularly became expensive fast.

Batchero changed that. Every meal was nutrient-dense, balanced, and portion-controlled, helping me feel good about what I was eating. Made with fresh ingredients by professional cooks, it wasn’t just food, it was fuel.

Fully Personalised, Unlike One-Size-Fits-All Menus

One of my biggest frustrations with meal kits and takeout was the lack of variety. Meal kits had preset menus, and takeout options were limited to whatever restaurants were nearby. If I wanted something specific or had dietary restrictions, I was often out of luck.

Batchero, on the other hand, was fully customized to my tastes. I could choose from different chefs, explore global cuisines, and tailor my meals exactly how I wanted them. There was no boredom, no repetition; just food I loved, made just for me.

My private cook didn't cost me more! 

At first, I assumed Batchero would be expensive, but when I did the maths, I was actually not more expensive than my usual weekly routine. 

It happened gradually, almost without me noticing. I was spending hundreds each week on ‘convenience food’ that was neither convenient nor what I actually felt like eating.

Let me explain.  I’d see a tempting promo online:

‘50% off your first HelloFresh box!’

and think, Why not?

I’d sign up, spend way too long scrolling through recipe options trying to find meals I liked, and finally settle on a week’s worth of dinners. The box would cost around €50 with the discount, so it felt like a bargain.

But then reality kicked in.

While waiting for the delivery, I’d end up ordering takeaway because between work and a busy social life, I had neither the time nor energy to cook. That’s another €60 gone before the box even arrived. Still, €110 for a week of food? Could be worse…

Except it WAS worse.

When the meal kit finally arrived, I’d be too busy to cook most nights. Even if it promised a “ready in 30 minutes” dinner, it still required chopping, prepping, and standing over a stove; none of which I had time for after a long day.

So what were my options? Another takeaway or a last-minute dash to the shop for something “quick.” That’s another €50 gone, just like that. The alternative? Maybe some sushi - tasty, but pricey. Or settling for a sad, instant noodle meal. No nutrition, just convenience.

Top it all off with one meal out with friends each week, let’s say €40 and suddenly I was spending over €200 a week on food. Food that was either wasted, not what I wanted, or both.

All in the name of ‘convenience’

Batchero gave me home-cooked meals without the work, at a price that made sense. No hidden fees, no wasted ingredients; just fresh, homemade food at great value.

After experiencing the convenience, quality, and affordability of Batchero, I knew I’d never go back. It was the only solution that truly fit my life style, healthy, effortless, and completely tailored to me.

And now? I don’t think twice about what’s for dinner. It’s already taken care of. Give it a try, it can change your life routine!