HelloFresh (New Zealand) Reviews

“I ordered online initially, then a friend gave me a discount card.

I have only used it for a week, it was quite a while ago. I enjoyed the experience. I would definitely enjoy to do it more often as it was a great experience.

They have easy, quick meals. They cater to all dietary requirements. I got to try dishes that I wouldn’t normally make and loved the experience.

I don't have any dislike.

I would definitely recommend them to friends and family

Date of this experience: 2026-08-19”

“A friend of mine who had been using HelloFresh told me all about it, so I needed to try for myself. I was very happy with all the meals and they were delicious! Super easy to make as well.

I started using Hello Fresh a few months ago , and have loved it! So far I have used for the past month or so and I have really enjoyed the freedom of knowing there is always something in the cupboard to cook, makes life so much easier.

Most useful about HelloFresh is just being able to not have to think about what to make for dinner, the convenience of having everything prepped and ready to be made.

The only thing I would say is the repetitiveness of it all, I really like making different things all the time , and the one thing my friend said was that she felt it was a bit too repetitive. So maybe some more menu items as options would be great 😊

I would tell them about my experience and would message them about it.

Date of this experience: 2026-02-12”

“I discovered HelloFresh through YouTube sponsorships and was interested in the idea of easy, pre-portioned meals

I’ve been using HelloFresh for around 6–12 months now, and it has become part of my weekly routine. I use HelloFresh from time to time when I want convenient and fresh meal options

I find HelloFresh really useful because it helps me learn new cooking techniques and try recipes I wouldn’t normally make. But the main downside for me is the cost, it can be more expensive than traditional grocery shopping.

I’d recommend HelloFresh to people with busy schedules who still want fresh, home-cooked meals. It saves time, reduces food waste, and keeps dinner interesting.

Date of this experience: 2025-10-10”

“I first heard about HelloFresh through social media and word of mouth. A few friends and family members had tried it and recommended it, especially for how convenient and time saving it is. I also saw a few ads online that highlighted the fresh ingredients and easy to follow recipes, which caught my attention. Eventually, I decided to try it myself and was impressed by how it made home cooking simple, even on busy days.and we all know having children can make your days even busier.

I started using HelloFresh around July 2024 and used it for about a year. During that time, it really helped me stay organised with meals and try new recipes I wouldn’t normally cook on my own. Myself and my children were going through a financial rough patch so not only were they convenient they also saved money in our grocery budget.

I subscribe to weekly meals so 5 days a week. So yes I did use quite frequently until I was in a better position financially

The most useful thing about HelloFresh for me is the convenience. It saves me so much time on meal planning and grocery shopping. I like that everything comes pre-portioned with clear instructions, which makes cooking easier and less stressful especially during busy weeks. It also helps reduce food waste because I only get what I need for each meal

One thing I did not like was that there weren't alot of children option meal kits as we all know childre. Can be fusy.

I’d definitely recommend HelloFresh to anyone who wants to make home cooking easier and more enjoyable. It’s perfect if you’re busy, not sure what to cook, or want to try new recipes without the hassle of shopping. Everything comes fresh, pre-measured, and easy to follow. It really takes the stress out of dinner time and the meals taste great!

Date of this experience: 2024-08-20”

“I got a referral for a free trial from a friend who tried it.

I started using Hellofresh during covid time but have stopped using it already. I no longer use it. I used to order every week during covid.

During lockdown, we couldn't eat restaurant food and so this was an alternative. But the price is too expensive and you need to have the basic ingredients at home.

Yes I'll recommend for someone who does not have time to prepare meals

Date of this experience: 2024-07-21”

“I saw a promotion for a free box from a friend and just had to snap that deal up.

We started using Hello Fresh in 2023 and continue to do so into 2024. We use hello fresh each week in the flat, getting the five meal option for four people.

The most useful part is the preportioned ingredients, meaning we don't have to go to the supermarket to find each individual item. But sometimes it can be a little more on the expensive side, however, the convenience and lack of ingredient waste make up for this.

Yes I certainly would, it takes the struggle out of having to decide on meals for the week and works perfectly for my flat of four.

Date of this experience: 2024-04-16”

“A friend recommended hellofresh to me just before covid lockdowns.

In 2020 I started using HelloFresh to save time on meal prep due to being busy at work. Through 2020 I used it regularly. The last few years use has become sporadic due to lower work hours so nor needing the convenience which comes at an cost.

I enjoyed the clear recipes and the app made selecting for the week easy. The recipes were easy enough my kids could get involved. The food was tasty. I initially felt pressured to continue with my subscription even after situation changed when I first reduced my usage of the service.

I would recommend HelloFresh to time poor families who can afford the convenience.

Date of this experience: 2024-04-11”

“I got to know HelloFresh at the AKL food show, TV advertising and my daughter sent a free meal kit voucher.

A couple of years ago I started using HelloFresh when my daughter sent me a free voucher to try a weeks free meals. I would get their meal kits for 5 nights a week so it was easy on a work night to come home and prepare dinner. Was on a weekly basis but reduced to fortnightly when things got to tight on our budget.

Easy to follow instructions and fun meal recipes. There was a good selection of options to choose from each cycle. And recipes were quick to prepare which made it great for week day cooking.

It is a bit repetitive with oven fries every week and a different spice blend on the meat. I would have liked to see a few different types of salad ingredient's and dressings and when a ingredient wasn't available a notification before you received the meal to give you a couple of options on replacement.
And my husband is a gardener and burns alot of calories. The size of some of the meals like 2 wraps or 2 Enchiladas did not fill him. An option of an additional portion would really help.

Yes if they have a good budget for weekly shopping. Remember that we are only paying for the main meal so a family budget has to stretch to purchasing breakfast and lunch ingredients. I found that as soon as finances got tight it was not economical to continue with the meal kits.

Date of this experience: 2023-02-01”

“I got to know HelloFresh through social media and family. How easy it is to cook the meals that is already packed.

I have used HelloFresh for some time now and I really enjoy the meals, so refreshing and easy. I use it most of the times, as I work full time. I get my kids to cook as well( of course I’m there to supervise).

Most useful about HelloFresh is the instructions to cook meals is so easy and fast. Well there is not much to dislike about HelloFresh as it is simple as 123.

Definitely 100% recommend to family and friends even on busy days from work and just cook up a fast and easy meal for the family.

Date of this experience: 2024-03-04”

“Online shopping and online research has given us true information and good values about HelloFresh. I used it a couple of years now and it been great till now I sill used it. Almost every time. It inspires me in so much ways and I can’t stop.

Most useful about HelloFresh is Providing clear information and guidelines for their given process. I don’t know, I can’t think of anything I dislike about HelloFresh. I think is to people who are struggling to get it through online shopping.

I would say it is a good business and a lovely project with great potential and community support.

Date of this experience: 2021-03-01”