We all remember being told “there’s food at home” when we were kids, and rarely were we ever gifted the win of stopping at Maccas for dinner.
But, now that we’re older and have kids of our own, we’re perhaps more inclined to take them up on that offer as the days get busier and busier.
WATCH BELOW: Pumpkin & cheese pasta bake
Although fast food can be a quick win when it comes to dinner time, it’s not the healthiest option for busy families.
One of the better ways to get healthy, home-cooked dinners on the table is by using a family-friendly food delivery service.
Easy-to-follow recipes, perfectly-proportioned ingredients, and tasty menus – meal kits are a godsend when it comes to fuss-free meals at home.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best meal kits for families who are strapped for time, or just want a stress-free dinner at home.

HelloFresh
5 meals for 4 people per week: $165 + $9.99 shipping
With a HelloFresh family meal plan, kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of delicious meals that are easy to make and a breeze to clean.
With a selection of 50+ kid-friendly recipes, every family food box comes with fresh ingredients to help everyone maintain a healthy lifestyle, and ditch the takeout.

Marley Spoon
5 meals for 4 people per week: $180.29 + free shipping
Make meals you’ll love cooking (and eating) with smart, six-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients from Marley Spoon.
Involve the kids in the process by picking out favourites and planning out meals, with a choice of 40+ recipes.

EveryPlate
5 meals for 4 people per week: $120 + $9.99 shipping
Save on family-friendly recipes with EveryPlate by skipping grocery shopping and the temptation of adding more to the cart.
With cheap and simple recipes, plus perfectly-proportioned ingredients, nothing goes to waste and the family gets to enjoy a wonderfully tasty meal.

Dinnerly
5 meals for 4 people per week: $140.29 + free shipping
Choose from 40+ recipes, including family-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, fast, healthy and reduced-carb options each week with Dinnerly.
With kid-approved recipes, super fast dishes and feed-a-crowd options, it’s perfect for bigger families, teenage appetites or if you’re literally ‘feeding a crowd’.