Lockdown has been an utterly strange experience for us all. The past few months have been quite difficult. The weekly takeaways are starting to lose their appeal, coming up with new dinner ideas is becoming exhausting and the idea of making another banana bread is causing nightmares. Although it is nice to be in the comfort of our homes there are many aspects of normal life that we miss. The main one for many of us is going to our favourite restaurants and eating delicious meals. So how can we make dinner at home an exciting and restaurant quality experience? The answer is simple, very simple; DIY meal kits. These at home meal kits provide an opportunity to create a restaurant experience at home which is fun and entertaining. The meal kits are also a great for special occasions such as birthdays and graduations as food is a central aspect for many celebrations in Ireland.
DIY meal kits are delivered straight to your door, all the ingredients are provided for in the correct measurements, instructions are given to you and the ingredients are of the highest quality. These meal kits are stress free and effortless while also providing you with a satisfying experience of being able to prepare and cook your favourite meal from your favourite restaurant. The outcome of the DIY meal kit is a delicious and high quality meal. You will be so impressed with yourself you might even consider starting a career as a professional chef.
The number of Irish restaurants providing DIY meal kits with delivery to your home is endless. Many restaurants have produced meal kits with a range of different prices and cuisines from burgers, pizzas, vegetarian and nutritious options so the choice is unlimited. It is also a great way to buy from and support local businesses. The only part that may cause some issues is trying to unanimously decide which meal kit to order. Let me make the decision a little easier for you with a list of 5 delicious DIY meal kits that showcase a range of different cuisine options that will kick start your meal kit journey. It will give you a taste (pun intended) of the incredible meal kit options available.
1. Dough Bros
Get a slice of the action and create your own pizza with Dough Bros DIY meal kit. Dough Bros who are based in Galway are delivering these meal kits all around Ireland. Each pizza kit contains 3 woodfire pizza bases, yes I said 3 pizzas, so you might end up biting off more than you can chew. The box also includes fresh house ingredients and roasted garlic dip which we all know is a necessity when eating pizza. The cost of the DIY meal kit is €35 so it is an affordable way to create some fun in the kitchen.
Order here: https://www.thedoughbros.ie/
2. BuJo
You can guarantee there won’t be any beef between the family with this burger box. This simple DIY meal kit allows you to make the appetizing BuJo masterpiece from your home for a cost of €40. The box includes 12 patties of grass fed premium Irish beef, 8 BuJo brioche buns, 12 slices of cheddar cheese, 2 whole dill pickles and the famous house made BuJo burger sauce. You definitely won’t be lacking in ingredients. The box also includes a step by step guide which will help you create a high quality replica of the BuJo burger. This meal kit is available for collection in Sandymount and for delivery to all 32 counties in Ireland.
Order here: https://shop.bujo.ie/
3. 777
I can't wait to taco-bout this next DIY meal kit. This meal kit provides all the ingredients you need to create a fun Mexican night at home. The kit includes a full dinner for 2-3 people with tortilla chips, salsa tipica, salsa Verde and guacamole, 4 Tinga Tostadas, 4 Chorizo Taquitos, 4 Setas Taquitos, a side of grilled corn salad and desserts including 2 bread and butter puddings. It delivers to certain areas around Dublin or is available for collection from George’s Street or Dillinger’s in Ranelagh. The DIY meal kit costs €55. The famous 777 pre-made margaritas are also available which can cool down the spice to your Mexican night in. The search for good quality Mexican ingredients is nacho problem once your order this exciting DIY meal kit.
Order here: https://777.ie/
4. The Port House
This delicious DIY meal kit is a great way tapas the evening. The Port House meal kit allows you to create your meal the way you want with 1 starter, 3 main tapas, 1 side, 1 dessert and 1 bottle of wine. All boxes include roasted almonds, marinated and spicy olives, a pillar candle and the Port House playlist. This will help bring the restaurant atmosphere to life. The meal kit costs €60 with delivery to certain areas in Dublin. This is a nice way to treat yourself after a long and hard week in lockdown.
Order here: https://www.porthouseathome.com/
5. The Butcher Grill
There’s more to this DIY meal kit than meats the eye. The Butcher Grill meal kit provides you with all the ingredients you need to create a delicious meal in your own kitchen. The steak for 2 meal kit includes an option of Cote de Boeuf (€50) or Chateaubriand (€60) coated in the Butcher Grill secret rub served with black eye beans, bacon, mashed potato and red wine. There is also a wide range of extras such as cheesy cauliflower and chargrilled broccoli for €4. You can also add some mouth-watering desserts for an extra €10. This DIY meal kit will allow you to create a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your home.
Order here: https://www.thebutchergrill.ie/
The DIY meal kits that I have discussed are just a pinch of the options available around Ireland. These DIY meal kits are an excellent way to entertain yourself during lockdown while recreating your favourite meals. The meal kits provide an opportunity to turn our kitchens into a restaurant. I really hope this encourages you to order a DIY meal kit and test out your culinary skills.
Bon Appétit!
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