MEAL PREP

Fresh, ready-to-reheat meals made by personal chefs in Austin.

happy cooking meals
give you…

HOURS BACK each week

Less time in the kitchen, more time with friends and family. Each Happy Cooking Meal is fully prepared and ready to reheat in minutes in the oven or microwave with easy-to-follow instructions. Add the finishing touches with the provided garnishes or sauce.

Place your order for the following week or plan ahead by placing orders for the full month.

A RANGE OF FLAVORS & combinations

Choose from 8 Meals with a variety of ingredients and cuisines to make sure there’s something for everyone. Each Happy Cooking Meal has 4 hearty portions. Mix and match Meals to make your unique combination for the week. Add our Extra Protein option to give your Happy Cooking Meals a boost in protein or to be a healthy base for ingredients you have at home.

Meal options change every month. Scroll to see this month’s menu.

Restaurant quality at aN EVERY DAY price

Happy Cooking Meals are made by our team of seasoned chefs using fresh ingredients purchased that week. Our chefs bring their decades of knowledge from working in restaurants to curate and execute each month’s menu with a focus on affordability without compromising quality.

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"We have hours back each week to focus on work and fun since meal prep is handled."

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“Our DoorDash bill is way down"

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“The meals are delicious, there is a lot of variety, and they are really easy to prepare for serving."

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“Highly recommended for anyone looking to simplify their meal planning and enjoy delicious meals!”

* "We have hours back each week to focus on work and fun since meal prep is handled." * “Our DoorDash bill is way down" * “The meals are delicious, there is a lot of variety, and they are really easy to prepare for serving." * “Highly recommended for anyone looking to simplify their meal planning and enjoy delicious meals!”

December MENu

Each meal contains 4 adult-sized servings.

  • Salmon pan seared in lemon, garlic and parsley and served over seasonal tabbouleh.

    Contains gluten. Gluten-free available upon request.

  • with pulled chicken breast in a creamy broth with carrots, celery, onion, herbs.

    Contains gluten, egg and dairy. Vegetarian option available upon request.

  • Mushrooms, wild rice, white and green onion in a cooked acorn squash.

    Vegan.

  • Crisp green apples, celery, walnuts and roasted grapes over baby greens and arugula with Waldorf dressing.

    Contains eggs and walnuts.

  • with seasoned sweet potatoes, lemony kale and crushed pepitas.

    Vegetarian option available upon request.

  • with romaine lettuce, cilantro and ranch.

    Contains gluten and dairy. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options available upon request.

  • Pork loin roasted medium rare and basted in cranberry bbq glaze. Served with roasted rosemary gold potatoes.

  • A Pasta Party classic dish! Creamy, lemony sauce with al dente bucatini. Top with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

    Vegetarian. Contains dairy and gluten. Gluten-free option available upon request.

  • Three juicy garlic and herb chicken breasts with lemon zest. Fully cooked and ready to add to your meal for a boost of protein.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Choose your Meals

    Join the Happy Cooking Meal Prep mailing list to receive the monthly menu to your inbox on the first Monday of the month.

    Place your order by 4pm on Friday each week for pick-up the following Monday.

  • Pick Up Your Meals

    On Monday, grab your order from our kitchen in East Austin at Springdale General between 4-7pm.

    You can also choose at checkout to get your Happy Cooking Meals delivered to you for a $15 + mileage delivery fee.

  • Reheat, Garnish and Enjoy!

    Scan the QR code provided with your order to review the quick and easy instructions to heat up and assemble your meal.

    Enjoy!

meal prep faqs

  • Yes! We developed our meals with maximum convenience in mind, which means we did the heavy lifting for you. Each Happy Cooking Meal comes fully cooked and with easy instructions to help you assemble, reheat and enjoy in minutes.

  • Yes, we offer delivery for a $15 fee. This includes delivery within 15 miles of our East Austin kitchen in 78721. Beyond 15 miles to your location, there’s an additional $2/mile fee. You can select the delivery option when placing your Happy Cooking Meal order and provide your address when prompted. You’ll receive a separate invoice for the delivery fee.

  • Follow the “Change/Cancel Appointment” button in your confirmation email to edit your order or email us at hello@happycookingatx.com. Changes to orders can be made up until 4pm on the Friday before your pick-up or delivery date.

  • Yes, whenever possible we do accommodate for food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please note your food allergies and/or dietary restrictions on the order form and we’ll be in touch to confirm your modification.

  • We recommend enjoying your refrigerated Happy Cooking Meals within 4-6 days for maximum freshness.

  • Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate pick-up times outside of our 4-7pm window on Mondays. We highly encourage you to arrive at your selected pick-up time to ensure a smooth pick-up experience.

  • Happy Cooking Meals are packaged in recyclable aluminum and paper containers. Each meal contains 4 servings to cut down on individual packaging and waste.

  • We do! Check out our in-home meal prep page for more info.