Home-Cooked Meals on a Budget
At EveryPlate, we're all about quality food on a budget. That's why our experts have researched the best tips the Australian public has already proven work.
We surveyed Australians to see which of our money saving food hacks they've previously implemented. We then asked how much money they'd saved in a month to project how much money anyone could save each year by incorporating these changes into their day-to-day.
Five Food Hacks to Save Food & Money
Cut down on takeaways and eating out
Close to 50% of Australians have already reduced the amount they’ve eaten out in the last month which has saved them almost $300 on average. By opting for cooking at home and reducing your Friday takeaways, you could save over $3,000 a year.
Eat less meat
Eating more vegetarian meals can be good for the planet but, apparently, it can be good for the purse strings, too. 27% of Australians have eaten less meat in the last month and saved just over $100 a month.
Bulk cook your food
Of course, EveryPlate is a big fan of planning your meals out and being prepared with a batch cooking option on the EP menu allowing you to easily buy more servings. 23% of Australians have given it a go in the last month and at a saving of over $480 a month - this hack could save you almost $6,000 a year.
Grow your own vegetables
In the last month, just over 20% [21%] of Australians have become green-fingered, opting to grow their own food. They also saved $275 a month doing so! What’s better than a new hobby that saves money and has food involved?
Use a meal kit delivery service
Recent price comparison data from EveryPlate has revealed that Aussies nationwide can save up to 45% by choosing its meal delivery service instead of the supermarket!
Cut down on takeaways and eating out
Close to 50% of Australians have already reduced the amount they’ve eaten out in the last month which has saved them almost $300 on average. By opting for cooking at home and reducing your Friday takeaways, you could save over $3,000 a year.
Eat less meat
Eating more vegetarian meals can be good for the planet but, apparently, it can be good for the purse strings, too. 27% of Australians have eaten less meat in the last month and saved just over $100 a month.
Bulk cook your food
Of course, EveryPlate is a big fan of planning your meals out and being prepared with a batch cooking option on the EP menu allowing you to easily buy more servings. 23% of Australians have given it a go in the last month and at a saving of over $480 a month - this hack could save you almost $6,000 a year.
Grow your own vegetables
In the last month, just over 20% [21%] of Australians have become green-fingered, opting to grow their own food. They also saved $275 a month doing so! What’s better than a new hobby that saves money and has food involved?
Use a meal kit delivery service
Recent price comparison data from EveryPlate has revealed that Aussies nationwide can save up to 45% by choosing its meal delivery service instead of the supermarket!
Save Money with a Meal Kit Subscription
With the rising food costs becoming a global problem, it’s definitely time to start thinking of small, sustainable changes you can make to your day-to-day that are achievable and can help your household reduce food waste and save money, too.
At EveryPlate, we believe in quality food that doesn’t break the bank. That’s why we give the option to ‘Double Up Dinner’, where customers can pay $3.99 to add an extra serving to their box. Our recent price comparison data has revealed that Aussies nationwide can save up to 44% by choosing to cook with EveryPlate over the supermarket, meaning you can keep both your wallet and belly full without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Pair that with some of our money-saving hacks and you’ll be able to continue and enjoy all your favourite foods without paying the price!
Cheap, Easy & Quick Meals
EveryPlate works with your budget providing cheap dinners, so you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, or wandering the aisles of the supermarket after a hard day at work. EveryPlate ticks all the boxes when it comes to what Aussies want most from their weeknight dinners; simplicity, taste and convenience (source: PureProfile May 2021).
Do you find that shopping for dinner at the supermarket usually turns into a stressful experience, leaving your trolley packed with lots of expensive one off ingredients that sit in the back of your pantry? This isn’t the case with EveryPlate.
EveryPlate is the lowest price budget meal planning and delivery subscription, delivering quality ingredients in just the right amount, to cook simple yet flavourful meals. If you’re struggling with what to cook and want to plate up cheap meals the whole household will enjoy, EveryPlate has you covered, offering you the best value for money.
Why Everyplate?
At EveryPlate, it continues to be our mission to provide Australia with great affordable food that's simple to cook and ideal for all of the family. As the cost of food and living increases, we're taking more time to think about how our customers can reduce their spending without sacrificing taste. Learn how you can outsmart the supermarket with us and get the best for your money.
Easy meal planning
Use our app to select your meals with a simple tap. Our plans are flexible so you can skip a week or cancel at any time. No commitments, really.
Delivering all the essentials
We keep our everyday prices low by delivering only the quality essentials you need to cook tasty and affordable meals.
Fuss-free and tasty recipes
Plate up a flavourful feed the whole household will love, with simple four-step recipes and cooking methods that everyone can follow.
Easy meal planning
Use our app to select your meals with a simple tap. Our plans are flexible so you can skip a week or cancel at any time. No commitments, really.
Delivering all the essentials
We keep our everyday prices low by delivering only the quality essentials you need to cook tasty and affordable meals.
Fuss-free and tasty recipes
Plate up a flavourful feed the whole household will love, with simple four-step recipes and cooking methods that everyone can follow.
Cooking On a Budget With EveryPlate
So how are people saving dollars with EveryPlate? Not only through simple and cheap recipes, but through pre-proportioned ingredients. Shopping at the supermarket can turn into an expensive ordeal. Often you’re buying excess ingredients like a bunch of coriander when you only need a sprig, or a carton of cream when all you need is a splash. Plus, it’s hard to resist those impulse buys. In fact 54% of Aussies said their a major reason why they end up with bill-shock at the grocery checkout (source: PureProfile May 2021).
Every year on average, food waste costs the Aussie economy about $20 billion dollars (source: OzHarvest). To help reduce food waste, EveryPlate delivers the ingredients in the right quantities needed for each recipe.That means there’s virtually no leftover ingredients that end up sitting in the fridge for weeks, and of course - less money wasted.
In our hustle and bustle lives, we just manage to keep our heads above water, balancing work, family, friends, exercise and maintaining a weekly meal routine. There’s barely any time left for ourselves! Every scrap of time you can save travelling to the supermarket unnecessarily, and avoiding the tactics that make shoppers spend more, is a moment you can take back for yourself! Let EveryPlate free up your schedule.
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