The new year is here, and with it comes the return of real life: school runs, work deadlines, meal planning, and the never-ending question of “what’s for dinner?” If you’re already feeling the pressure of getting back into routine, you’re not alone. But what if there was a way to make mealtimes effortlessly simple?
That’s where UCOOK comes in.
What is UCOOK?
UCOOK is a Meal Kit delivery service that brings fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes straight to your door each week. No more meal planning. No more grocery store chaos. No more food waste. Just quality ingredients, chef-created recipes, and dinners that suit your lifestyle.
Each week, you choose from 32 new dishes across 8 different Meal Kit categories designed to suit every schedule, taste, and goal. Whether you’re feeding a family, cooking for one, exploring new flavours, or prioritising wellness, there’s a Meal Kit made just for you.
Here’s how it works: pick your meals, we deliver everything you need in an insulated box, and you cook using simple, step-by-step instructions.
Here’s how UCOOK helps real people
January looks different depending on who you are. UCOOK has designed Meal Kit categories for every lifestyle.
The Time-Strapped Supermom
When January hits, you’re managing school drop-offs, extracurriculars, work commitments, and somehow keeping everyone fed. The last thing you need is the added pressure of planning and prepping complicated meals. UCOOK takes the guesswork out of dinner with reliable, crowd-pleasing options.
Best Meal Kit matches for you:
- Fan Faves: Kid-approved classics that the whole family will love
- Quick & Easy: Dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less
- Simple & Save: Budget-friendly, low-stress options
- Lunch: Packed lunches made easy
With UCOOK, you can spend less time planning and shopping and more time doing everything else on your never-ending to-do list.
The Work-Hard, Live-Well Pro
New year means new projects, new goals, and a packed social calendar. You’re busy, motivated, and always on the go – but takeout doesn’t have to be your default dinner plan. UCOOK brings flavour, convenience, and variety straight to your doorstep, helping you nail dinner between meetings, gym sessions, and life admin.
Best Meal Kit matches for you:
- Adventurous Foodie: Bold, global flavours that keep things exciting
- Fan Faves: Comfort meets convenience
- Quick & Easy: Fast meals that fit your pace
- Lunch: Weekday meals sorted with minimal effort
UCOOK helps you reset your routine with meals that actually taste good – no compromise required.
The Health Conscious Hero
January is your fresh start, and this year, you’re prioritising balance, nourishment, and feel-good meals without giving up flavour. UCOOK makes it simple to eat in a way that supports your goals, with wholesome recipes and mindful ingredient choices in every box.
Best Meal Kit matches for you:
- Carb Conscious: Low-carb meals without the compromise
- Calorie Conscious: Light, tasty, feel-good options
- Vegetarian: Plant-powered deliciousness
With UCOOK, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Just fresh ingredients, balanced meals, and zero food waste.
More than just Meal Kits
UCOOK isn’t only about dinner. When you order your weekly Meal Kit, you can also add on groceries as a convenient way to round out your order with the extras you need.
Looking to make weeknights even easier? Our wine selection and Frozen Craft Meals can be ordered anytime, no Meal Kit required. Stock for when cooking feels like too much, and grab a bottle (or three) to pair with your week’s menu.
How to get started
Getting back into the swing of things has never been easier. Visit ucook.co.za and sign up in minutes. Choose your Meal Kit category, decide how many dishes you’d like each week and for how many people, and you’re done. Orders close at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays, and your insulated box arrives at your door ready to go on Sunday or Monday (your choice!)
Whether you’re a busy parent, a goal-driven professional, or a health-conscious eater, UCOOK has meals designed for exactly how you live. Fresh ingredients. Easy recipes. Less stress. More time.
Your delicious new routine starts here.
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