A three-Michelin-star chef signing ready meals delivered at home from EUR 5: the Kitchen Daily pitch intrigues as much as it raises an eyebrow. Marketing promise or real cooking? Several weeks of orders later, here is our Kitchen Daily review, no stars in our eyes.
Our Kitchen Daily scores, criterion by criterion
We score every meal kit on the same 5-criteria grid. The final score is the average of these 5 marks, and it is the one used in our ranking.
| Criterion | Score | What we keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Taste and quality | 7.5/10 | Real culinary touch, crafted sauces, above the average ready meal |
| Menu variety | 6.5/10 | 25+ recipes weekly, but repeats over successive orders |
| Convenience and flexibility | 7.5/10 | Ready in 2 minutes, one-click subscription changes, commitment-free |
| Delivery and customer service | 6.0/10 | 48-72h delivery Monday to Saturday, carrier uneven by area |
| Value for money | 6.0/10 | From EUR 5 per dish on large plans, but portions sometimes tight |
| Kitchen Daily final score | 6.7/10 | That is 3.4/5, the score shown on this page |
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How does Kitchen Daily work?
The journey is simple: pick your plan and your dishes among 25+ weekly recipes, filtering by allergens. Delivery arrives within 48 to 72 hours, on the day of your choice from Monday to Saturday. Each dish reheats in 2 minutes, and the subscription adjusts or pauses in one click, commitment-free. The brand claims fresh homemade food designed with a triple-starred chef.
Our detailed review after testing
Taste and quality: 7.5/10
The chef's touch is not just a poster claim: sauces are crafted, gentle cooking respected, and dishes like the haddock parmentier or the vegetarian chachouka clearly stand out from industrial ready meals. Not the whole catalogue reaches the level of the best recipes, but the whole eats very honourably.
Menu variety: 6.5/10
More than 25 recipes a week on paper is decent. In practice the menu base comes back regularly and successive orders end up looking alike. Vegetarian options exist and are rather good, like the veggie tikka massala. A real seasonal renewal is missing to aim higher.
Convenience and flexibility: 7.5/10
The heart of the promise, and it works: 2 minutes in the microwave, no shopping, no washing up. The site filters by allergens, changes plans and pauses in one click. A dedicated mobile app is the only real absence.
Delivery and customer service: 6.0/10
The 48-72h delivery from Monday to Saturday leaves flexibility, and the insulated parcel does the job. The carrier proved uneven across our orders, with one missed slot. Customer service, reachable by phone at local rate, caught it up properly without matching the best of the market.
Value for money: 6.0/10
The "from EUR 5 per dish" is real but matches the large plans. On a typical order, count rather EUR 6 to 8 per dish. For cooking at this level the rate stays competitive against Seazon or Aussitôt Bon, but some portions just settle an average appetite. Our guide on how much a meal kit costs compares real market prices.
The advantages and drawbacks of Kitchen Daily
The advantages:
- A real culinary signature, crafted sauces and cooking.
- One of the lowest entry prices among fresh ready meals.
- Ready in 2 minutes, one-click commitment-free subscription.
- Well-designed allergen filters at ordering.
The drawbacks:
- Portions sometimes tight for big appetites.
- A menu that repeats over the weeks.
- An uneven carrier depending on the area.
Kitchen Daily, who is it for?
Kitchen Daily targets busy people who want to eat balanced at the office or in the evening without cooking, with above-average taste expectations. On the same ground, our Seazon review remains the convenience reference. And if you prefer cooking fresh produce yourself, our Quitoque review explains why the box to cook stays our first choice.
What customers say
Customer reviews credit Kitchen Daily with a solid 4.7/5: restaurant level at home, ready meals that finally taste, deliveries on slot. The disappointed point at the same limits we do: slightly light portions and a wish for more monthly novelties.
Our score: 3.4 / 5
Kitchen Daily holds the essence of its promise: fresh ready meals that eat better than average, at an aggressive entry price. Portions and menu rotation keep it off the podium, but for work lunches and effortless dinners, a serious option to know.
FAQ: your questions answered
Who is the chef behind Kitchen Daily?
The recipes are designed with a chef holding three Michelin stars, who supervises dish conception and cooking methods.
How much does a Kitchen Daily dish cost?
Prices start at EUR 5 per dish on large plans. On a current order, count rather EUR 6 to 8 depending on the number of dishes.
Are Kitchen Daily dishes fresh?
Yes, dishes are cooked fresh, delivered in an insulated parcel and keep several days in the fridge. They reheat in 2 minutes.
How does Kitchen Daily delivery work?
Delivery happens within 48 to 72 hours, on the day of your choice from Monday to Saturday, across metropolitan France.
Can you order Kitchen Daily without a subscription?
The service runs on a subscription, but commitment-free: change, pause or stop in one click from your account.