DropChef

What's in the box: Each box holds either pre-portioned ingredients with step-by-step recipe cards or chef-prepared meals ready in minutes, and you can add snacks, juices and smoothies.

DropChef is an Irish meal delivery service with two kinds of plan. Recipe Kits bring pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipe cards for dinners that take under 30 minutes to cook. Made Fresh plans bring meals that chefs cook from scratch, so you only need a few minutes to heat them. The company says it adds more than 20 new recipes each week. The menu covers a wide range, from Irish beef smash burger tacos and teriyaki salmon to Korean-style chicken ramen, chicken katsu curry and a wild mushroom risotto. There are some vegetarian dishes, such as dhal, vegetable korma and portobello mushroom burgers. The site does not list other dietary options. DropChef delivers to all of Ireland, including Northern Ireland, and you can choose from up to four delivery days. If you are out, the packaging is designed to keep food chilled until you get home. Free delivery only comes with some plans, so check which plan you pick. There is no lock in, and you can skip a week, pause or cancel at any time. You can also add snacks, juices and smoothies to your box. New customers get 20% off their first three orders, but the regular plan prices are not shown upfront. For Irish households who want variety and the choice of cooking or heating a ready meal, DropChef looks like a solid local option.