Cook for One, Eat Twice

If you are cooking for one, getting portion sizes right can be a real headache. We help you make dinnertime completely stress-free by providing pre-portioned ingredients and straightforward recipe cards that fit your schedule.

Cooking for One

If you want fresh meals for one person sent straight to your door, HelloFresh offers the ultimate single person meal delivery alternative. While our smallest food delivery box serves two people, this setup is absolutely perfect if you’re a single-person household.

You can cook a fantastic dinner tonight and pack the second portion away for tomorrow's lunch, saving you a fortune on mid-week supermarket trips.

Our menu features an incredible variety of global cuisines and accommodates diets from vegetarian to pescatarian, making this the smartest meal box for one available in Ireland.

Why don’t we offer 1-portion meals?

At the moment, we’re unable to offer single-portion meal kits due to packaging and ingredient portioning restrictions. Our recipes and supply chain are designed around multi-serving meals, with portions prepared for 2, 4, or 6 people.

This setup allows us to keep our prices down while keeping the ingredients as fresh as possible. Many customers cooking for one simply order our 2-person plan and save the second portion for lunch or dinner later in the week.

What does a meal plan for one look like?

With a HelloFresh meal delivery, you’ll be able to choose meals for three to five nights of the week. And because each meal comes with a two person serving, you’ll be able to have a serving for lunch too! Here is what a meal plan for one could look like on your table:

Day of Week	Lunch Recipe	Dinner Recipe
Monday	Lunch of your choice	Middle Eastern Beef Stew
Tuesday	Leftover Beef Stew	Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Wednesday	Leftover Bacon Wrapped Chicken	Chorizo and Mushroom Pasta
Thursday	Leftover Creamy Pasta	Spiced Beef Tortillas
Friday	Leftover Beef Tortillas	Ultimate Fish and Chips

Easy, Stress-Free Cooking for One

You can easily add your own unique flair to our easy-to-follow recipes to create a 5-star dinner at a fraction of the cost of eating out in town. We deliver your meal delivery for one person directly to your doorstep in Ireland. This completely removes the need for late-night supermarket runs or expensive takeaway orders. You get everything you need for a week of great food in a single box.

Why Choose HelloFresh?

Fresh, Irish Ingredients

Our food boxes include the freshest ingredients, including 100% Irish beef & chicken.

Reduce Food Waste

Pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards mean you can stop wasting food and start enjoying it.

A World of Choice

Choose from a huge selection of recipes each week and enjoy meals from around the world.

Meal delivery for singles FAQs

Can you order HelloFresh for one person?

The minimum serving for our meals is two, but leftovers can be easily wrapped and refrigerated for a delicious lunch the next day. You can also have supplies to hand should you invite friends and family to dinner.

Can you see HelloFresh meals for one before buying?

Yes! The meals you choose are completely up to you and you’ll have full visibility of the recipe before you buy.

Do I need to be an expert to use a single person meal kit?

If you’re only just finding your way around the kitchen, then the HelloFresh single person meal kit is for you. We’ve included detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to cook your favorite meals, and almost everything you need is included in the box. You only need to stock up on a little oil and seasonings to go with a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment.

Is HelloFresh a healthy option when cooking for one?

Every recipe on our menu is designed by professional chefs to form part of a balanced, nutritious diet. We clearly label our calorie-smart, protein-packed, and veggie-focused options, allowing you to easily choose meals that align with your personal health goals.

How does the weekly subscription work for singles?

Our service operates on a highly flexible weekly subscription. Your payment is processed a week before your scheduled delivery. If you are heading out of town, planning dinner dates, or simply want a break, you can pause or skip a week through your account page without any hassle.

Do the fresh ingredients need to be refrigerated immediately?

Your delivery will arrive in insulated packaging equipped with frozen gel packs to keep your meats, dairy, and vegetables perfectly chilled. While you should transfer your fresh items to the fridge as soon as you unpack the box, they will stay cool and fresh on your doorstep if you are out when the delivery driver arrives.

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