How to Cut Your Dinner Costs by 75%
May 21st 2025
How to Cut Your Dinner Costs by 75% (and Save Time, Waste, and Stress!)
When feeding a family of four, it’s easy to spend upwards of $200 on groceries every week. Fresh produce, quality proteins, pantry staples—those costs add up fast. But what if you could enjoy a chef-prepared, complete dinner for under $20 per person, with no prep, no waste, and nationwide delivery straight to your door?
At Send a Meal, we believe great food should be accessible, affordable, and effortless. Here’s how our all-in-one dinner boxes stack up against your typical grocery run.
1. The True Cost of a Grocery Trip
A quick look at the numbers:
- Proteins (meats, fish, plant-based alternatives): $8–$12 per pound
- Fresh produce (vegetables, fruits): $5–$10
- Sides & pantry staples (rice, pasta, oils, spices): $5–$8
- Snacks, condiments & extras: $10–$15
A family of four aiming for a balanced, tasty meal can easily spend $200+ for ingredients that need to be shopped for, stored properly, and cooked from scratch. And let’s be honest: half of that often ends up unused or forgotten in the back of the fridge.
2. Why “Complete Dinner” Beats Grocery Runs
With Send a Meal’s Complete Dinner service, everything arrives ready-to-heat and perfectly portioned:
- All Components Included: Entrée, side dishes, sauces, seasonings—pre-measured and pre-cooked.
- Zero Prep: No chopping, measuring, or sautéing. Just unwrap, reheat, and serve.
- No Waste: Precise portions mean no leftover bits to toss.
- Under $20/Person: Enjoy restaurant-quality meals at a fraction of the cost—under $80 for a family of four.
- Nationwide Delivery: Straight to your doorstep, whether you live in a big city or a small town.
3. Save Time, Save Money, Eat Well
Time Saved: Skip the hour-long grocery run and the evening spent cooking. Spend that time with your family or on the things you love.
Money Saved: Turn a $200 grocery trip into an $80 turnkey meal. That’s 60% in savings—not to mention the gas money and impulse buys you avoid at the store.
Stress Reduced: Never worry about last-minute meal planning or missing ingredients. Our chefs do the work, you do the enjoying.
4. Real Families, Real Results
“We tried Send a Meal last week and couldn’t believe how easy dinner was! The portions were generous, the flavors amazing, and we saved over $100 compared to our usual grocery bill.”
5. How to Get Started
- Browse Our Menu: Choose from a rotating selection of chef-crafted dinner kits—everything from savory BBQ ribs to vegetarian pastas.
- Select Your Quantity: Meals for two? Four? Six? Customize to fit your household.
- Schedule Your Delivery: Pick a date that works for you—no subscriptions required.
- Heat & Eat: Follow simple reheating instructions and enjoy a no-fuss dinner in minutes.
6. Join the No-Prep, No-Waste Movement
Ditch the endless grocery lists, the prep, and the wasted food. With Send a Meal’s Complete Dinner, you get:
- ✨ No Waste: Everything you order gets eaten.
- ? No Prep: Our chefs handle the cooking.
- ? Nationwide Delivery: From coast to coast, we deliver fresh-frozen meals right to your door.
Ready to save time, cut costs, and enjoy restaurant-quality dinners at home? Order Your First Complete Dinner Today and see how easy—and affordable—family mealtime can be!