We recently put QuiteLike Meals to the test — a meal-planning and delivery service promising to make family dinners easier, tastier, and far less stressful.

With two working parents, four daughters and a calendar that's permanently full, dinner time in our house has always felt more like being in survival mode than a moment to savour. We were curious to see if QuiteLike could genuinely change that.

An Honest Review of QuiteLike Meals

The Reality of Family Dinners (Not the Instagram Version)

Family dinner is often pictured as calm and cosy, with everyone chatting happily over a delicious home-cooked meal. The reality? For many Australian families, evenings are loud, rushed and fuelled by after-school activities, work deadlines and tired kids (and parents!).

Instead of peaceful chitchat about everyone's day, pre-dinner conversation in our house often sounds more like:

"What's for dinner?"
"I don't like that."
"We ate that last night."
"I'm not hungry."

If you've heard all of the above in one night, you're not alone, and yes, we hear it regularly.

Why Dinner Time Feels So Overwhelming

For us, dinner-time stress starts well before cooking even begins. Deciding what to make, writing meal plans, doing the grocery shop, navigating crowded aisles, missing ingredients, unpacking bags... it feels endless. By the time dinner rolls around, we are already exhausted — and that is before the cooking and the inevitable complaints from four kids with very different tastes.

We knew there had to be a simpler way to get dinner on the table without it taking over our entire evening.

Discovering QuiteLike: Meal Plans With a Difference

We were delightfully surprised by how much QuiteLike completely streamlined our dinner routine.

Instead of planning meals or running to the supermarket, all we had to do was log in and choose how many meals we wanted for the week and which recipes we wanted to cook from their wide selection. That's it! No mental gymnastics, no last-minute dashes to the shops.

Convenient Home Delivery That Just Works

Our QuiteLike box arrived straight to our door at the time we selected, neatly organised and thoughtfully packed. Each recipe came in its own meal bag, with all ingredients premeasured and ready to go, plus a separate chilled bag to keep everything fresh.

When dinner time rolled around, it was as simple as grabbing one bag from the fridge, matching it with the meat, and cooking — no hunting through cupboards or realising you've forgotten a crucial ingredient halfway through.

Cooking That Kids Can Actually Help With

One of the biggest surprises was just how kid-friendly the QuiteLike recipes are. The recipe cards are clear, colourful and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and photos. And because everything is already measured, there's no need for scales or guesswork.

In fact, our 11-year-old was able to cook most of a meal on her own, with just a little help with handling meat. Suddenly, cooking feels less like a chore and more like a shared activity — and that alone made dinner time more enjoyable.

A Flexible and User-Friendly Website

The QuiteLike website was another big win. It's flexible, family-friendly, and there are no lock-in contracts. We could swap meals, skip weeks, change delivery dates or cancel altogether with no fuss and no long-term commitment. For families whose schedules change constantly, that flexibility is gold.

Delicious, Healthy Meals the Whole Family Loves

Most importantly, the food was a hit! The meals were tasty, filling and balanced, and we loved the variety without having to search for new recipes ourselves. Some family favourites included a Fast Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry With Coconut Rice, Sticky Lemongrass Beef Bowls, Satay Chicken, Sticky Five-Spice Chicken, and a Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry.

Each recipe clearly showed prep time, cook time, and serving size, making planning for busy weeknights even easier.

Bringing the Fun Back to Dinner

QuiteLike took away the parts of dinner time that always feel the most draining — the planning, the shopping and the mental load — and gave us back something we didn't realise we'd been missing: enjoyment. When we cooked our first QuiteLike meal, we spent less time stressing and more time actually sitting down together as a family.

The Final Verdict: QuiteLike is a Winner For Busy Families

If dinner time feels like a daily struggle in your house, QuiteLike is absolutely worth a try. It's practical, flexible and genuinely family-friendly, making it ideal for busy households that still want nourishing, home-cooked meals on the table.

For us, it's become a go-to solution for stress-free dinners that are simple, nutritious, and (most importantly) enjoyed by the whole family. 

Thank you, QuiteLike!

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FAQs About QuiteLike Meal Kits

1. What is QuiteLike and how does it work?

QuiteLike is an Australian meal kit and recipe box delivery service that delivers fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and chef-designed recipes straight to your door. Each week, you choose meals from a rotating menu of around 30 options — including quick meals, classics, and "discover" dishes — and they deliver everything you need in individual recipe bags for easy dinner prep at home.

2. Do I have to commit to a long-term plan?

No, QuiteLike offers flexible subscriptions with no long-term lock-in contracts, so you can pause, skip weeks or cancel whenever you need to.

3. How many recipes can I choose each week?

Each week, the menu rotates with about 30 different meals to choose from, so families can find new recipes and plenty of variety to keep dinner time exciting.

4. Can I choose meals based on dietary preferences?

Yes! You can filter recipes by protein type, cooking time and some dietary needs. There are also vegetarian and pescatarian options available.

5. Are the meals easy to prepare?

Absolutely! Most recipes come with clear, colourful recipe cards and all ingredients are pre-measured, so even beginner cooks (including kids) can follow them step-by-step.

6. How fresh are the ingredients?

QuiteLike is known for fresh produce and quality Australian-sourced meats, with customers regularly noting high freshness and great flavour.

7. How much do QuiteLike Meal Kits cost?

Pricing varies with the number of meals and servings you select, but the average cost per serve can be around the same or slightly higher than other meal kit services, with discounts available on your first few boxes.

8. Do the recipes cater to families?

Of course! QuiteLike's portion sizes are generous for families, and the variety means even picky eaters can find meals they enjoy.

9. Can I earn rewards with QuiteLike?

Yes, QuiteLike has a Flybuys partnership that lets you earn points with every dollar you spend, adding extra value for regular users!

10. Does QuiteLike reduce food waste?

Because ingredients are pre-measured and portioned for each recipe, there's less leftover food and fewer ingredients going to waste compared with traditional grocery shopping.

More Dinner Time Ideas For Busy Families

Need more inspiration to make family dinnertime more fun than fussy? Check out more ellaslist reviews and guides, including Easy Toddler-Friendly Recipes for Inspiring Mini Chefs in the Kitchen, Youfoodz Launches a New Hub That Helps Aussie Parents Ditch Food Stress, and Screen-Free Ways to Entertain Kids While Dining Out.

 

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