Meal Kit
A meal kit is a subscription-based program that delivers a pre-portioned box to the customer with all the ingredients for the particular dish. The only thing left to do is mix the ingredients, cook and serve. Some meal packages require you to chop, slice, or do other prep work. Most meal kit delivery service subscribers commit to a certain number of meals per week. You can adjust the menu items or skip weeks as necessary. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time without paying a fee.
What is the nature and purpose of the service?
If you are a busy parent, someone who has multiple jobs, a working spouse or someone with special dietary requirements, quick meals, take-out, delivery or pizza were your best options. The consumer has a lot of options, with more ready-to-eat meals and meal kits available. The meal kit delivery service has been gaining popularity.
Preparation time
Most meal packages can be prepared and cooked in half an hour to one hour. Prices vary, but on average, per dinner. The subscription includes a choice of the number of meals each week and the amount of the meal. Many businesses offer a variety of menu options such as vegetarian and meat-based options. Others specialize in specific diet plans, such Paleo. Many meal kit sellers are offering kits that don’t require a subscription. All kits require advance ordering. Some may need at least one week notice.
For Whom is it intended?
Convenience-seekers:
Food services seem to be designed for convenience. People who don’t enjoy or have no time to grocery shop are at the top. Some people need assistance managing their grocery budget.
Variety-of-meal-seekers:
Businesses are expanding their menus, even though many services offer only dinner options. This is a brand new service that allows customers to order smoothie kits. With so many options, why would you need to shop?
Menu-diversity seekers:
Meal kits are a great way to try new dishes and diversify your meal options.
Demographics of Customers:
Surveys show that GenXers and millennials are the most frequent meal-kit clients. City dwellers are more likely to sign up. This could be because services are easier to find in urban areas. Only a few people over 45 use meal kits. It is not surprising that more men use meal kits than women. It is also possible to see a correlation between those who use meal services and those who have higher incomes. Meal kits can be used to save money, not put a strain on your budget.