Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
**How do I find out more specific information? You can contact me anytime, please email MealsPreppedbyAmy@gmail.com. (I follow up pretty quickly in email. If you do not hear back from me within 24 hours, please check your spam folder.)
**How much does this cost? There are 3 sizes for our meals. SMALL serves 2-3 & costs $15 per meal. MEDIUM serves 4-6 & costs $30 per meal, or $27 when you order 10 or more. LARGE serves 6-8 and costs $45 per meal, or $40.50 when you order 10 or more. There is typically 1.5 lbs of protein in each recipe. The cost is $5.00-$7.50 per serving, depending on how many eaters. Email me at MealsPreppedbyAmy@gmail.com for specific cost information.
**What exactly is included in my order? Each meal is shopped, prepped, bagged, labeled and then put in a commercial grade freezer to freeze. Each meal comes with ingredient list & cooking instructions. You will also receive a full print out of the recipes (this is in addition to the bag label). Each meal will include any “non-perishables” needed to complete the meal. For example, it will include rice, noodles or canned goods needed at meal time. It will not include “perishables” needed at meal time. For example, if you order burgers, you will need to pick up buns. This is because I do not know when you will be eating the meal so I would not provide the buns.
**How are the meals prepped? Your meals are prepped in a certified licensed commercial kitchen with NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) approved utensils & appliances (sinks, prep space, frig & freezer). The meals are prepped (cut up, diced, sliced, chopped) and put in gallon size freezer resealable bags. They are double bagged to prevent any leakage & to protect meal in freezer. The directions on how to cook the meal are on the meal bag.
**How do I place an order? Please email me at MealsPreppedByAmy@gmail.com to request a menu/order form. You can click here for a sample menu to give you an idea of what the order form will look like but this is not the actual order form.
**How and when do I pay for my order? After you place your order, I will text you to schedule pick up. You pay at meal pick up/delivery. I accept check, cash, PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay or credit/debit card.
**Once I place my order how long before I get my meals? The turn around for a set of meals is pretty quick. Of course it’s based on how busy my schedule is, but typically you will have your meals in about a week. On the other hand, if you want to place your order to get it done & checked off your list but do not want to pick up your meals for a couple weeks, that is fine as well. I shop & prep based on pick up date, to get the freshest quality.
**Is there a minimum number of meals I need to order? No. Although I do offer a significant savings for ordering 10 or more meals at one time.
**It’s just my spouse & I at home, what size meal do you recommend? have left It depends on if you like leftovers for the next day. If you choose the SMALL size, you will cook the meal & may have a leftover. If you choose the MEDIUM size, you will definitely have leftovers. You can also choose MEDIUM size and I can split that meal into 2 smaller portions, you will have 2 SMALL size meals of the recipe.
**We have a nut allergy in our home? My meals are 100% nut free. My licensed commercial kitchen is 100% nut free. The seasonings I use are 100% nut free. Our son has nut allergy so I’m very familiar with this allergy.
**How often does the menu change? The menu changes as I add new recipes. I’m always sampling new recipes to make sure they freeze & thaw well & taste delicious. In the spring there will be more grilling choices & in the fall there will be more slow cooker, oven bake recipes.
**Is this type of service an “auto-ship” service, do I have to order every month? No, it is not “auto-ship”. You can place an order whenever you want more meals.
**What if I don’t like a meal? If you are not happy with a meal please let me know. Just like going to a restaurant or making a new recipe, not every meal will be a smashing hit. The meal may not be “bad” but just not a favorite & you will know not to order that one again. One person in your family may love it while it’s just OK to you, that will happen same as it does without my meal service. I keep in touch with customers, customer satisfaction is important to me.
**What are people saying about your meal prep service? Check out the Testimonial page on this website! My customers are absolutely loving this service & are coming back for more!
**Am I able to “gift” this service to someone? Yes. Gift certificates are available (and I can send via email to you). Certificates are custom for your need. You can do a certain number of meals or you can do a set dollar amount. I will work with you to best suit your needs.
**How does this compare to other meal prep services out there? The biggest difference is that you are supporting a local, small business. My service is EXTREMELY price competitive, even less expensive, and are very high quality. Because I am local, I am a phone call or text away if you have any questions. Meal prep services are hot right now because people are super busy and this is one task you can outsource. Some points to think about as you decide which meal service to go with: Most ship to door meal services are more expensive (on average $10/serving, mine is $5-$7/serving). Most ship to door meal services you still need to prep, taking on average 30-60 minutes to cut everything up & prep prior to cooking meal. Ship to door services have perishables, meaning you have about 5 days to cook & eat the meals. Think about planning a meal & then something comes up & you can’t make the meal that night, it may be a wasted meal or items in meal may be wasted (like fresh veggies). Most meal services have a lot of packaging, from the box it comes in to the individual packaging for every spice that comes with, it is a lot of waste. My meals come in a couple gallon size bags. I am able to customize your meals, other meal services may not. Ship to door services are helpful. I’m just comparing their service to mine. 🙂
**My kids are picky, how do you handle that? The meals are all pretty kid friendly, there’s nothing too wacky or too far out there. If you have a picky eater, I am able to make a smaller portion in a separate bag with little or no spice that you can cook separate for your picky eater. The other idea is when you are ordering, have your kids pick the meals. Email me or call me to find out what exactly is in the meal. I am able to omit things like, onions, bell peppers, etc.
**I use the Instant Pot at mealtime, do you have meals for that appliance? Yes, I do. I have a 40 recipe meal list for you to choose from, each specific cooking times, release methods & times to the Instant Pot. Many of my customers who use the Instant Pot on a regular basis are able to convert the crockpot cooking directions to their Instant Pot.
**I like to eat low carb but the rest of my family loves carbs? Most of the meals are low carb. Some meals come with rice or pasta on the side. If you are eating low carb, just skip the pasta on your plate. Or if there is a meal that cooks together with a high carb, I can put a small portion in a separate bag to be low carb. We can discuss low carb options & what would work best for your needs.
**Our family prefers organic food? The proteins I use are high quality and purchased fresh. Shrimp & tilapia are purchased frozen. If you prefer me to purchase organic, I can do that. I will figure out the cost difference & that will be a surcharge on your invoice.
**I’m on a Keto diet, can you prep Keto friendly meals? Yes, I have a 30 recipe Keto friendly menu.
**Do you ship the meals? I DO!!!! If you are not local to Green Bay, WI area, I am able to ship to 48 states. The additional shipping price includes shipping cost & shipping container. Contact me to get shipping quote please.
**Can I double up on the same meal? Yes, you can. If you want more than one of the same meal, you just need to make note of it on order form. Example: I want (2) #31 meal.
**Do you have vegetarian meals? Yes, I will work with you on dietary restrictions. I have different menus to send to you for choices.
**Do you have gluten free? Yes, I will work with you on gluten free meals. All of my meals can be made GF. If there is a choice that you make that cannot be converted, I will discuss that with you & give you alternate options.
**I don’t like onions, do your meals come with onions? I am able to omit ingredients because they are made at time of order. I can cut back or omit any ingredient.