How Meal Delivery Saves You 10+ Hours a Week

Save over 10 hours a week with La Cuisine's meal delivery service. Enjoy gourmet, chef-prepared meals without the hassle of grocery shopping or cooking.
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Mindy Nedwick
September 3, 2025

Hi. I am a newbie with La Cuisine and I am so impressed with them. The food is delicious and the servings are very generous. I am always so surprised how many options there are, and in my opinion the quality is of of a very good restaurant. The ability to chose healthy entrees and sides and even snacks allows you to plan a whole week around this service and not have to cook without feeling guilty or eating empty calories. I am always excited to see the new menu. Last but not least, the service is wonderful. I have been dealing with Jesse and she has helped me plan out my week and figure out what on the menu my family will love, and it has been a home run. She is wonderful to deal with and truly such a generous spirit. They even do private parties and catering and we are going to get a quote for a family bday party. This service is incredible and if you are looking for really good, nutritious food that is homemade and delivered right to your door for the week, this is the place. It is truly excellent. Chef’s kiss to La Cuisine.

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Rob Rogers
August 11, 2025

We've been using La Cuisine for awhile now for our family's weekday dinners, which they deliver to us in Lake Forest. The food quality, reliability, and service are outstanding. They go above and beyond, especially in adjusting to our changing dietary restrictions, which we really appreciate. We have tried a lot of meal prep services and were finally happy to have found La Cuisine. Highly recommend!

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Joan Knox
June 19, 2025

Will absolutely order again! The salmon and potatoes were beautifully done. Portion size was just right and everything from heating directions to clean up was a breeze. Meal services can be hit or miss - this was a home run!

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Ann Wahlgren
June 15, 2025

Loved the salmon and potatoes! Easy to prepare and SO full of flavor. Salmon was moist, potatoes were crispy. Great portion size.

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Karen Leone
June 13, 2025

The salmon was excellent. Prepared & cooked perfectly.

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Irma Villarreal
June 13, 2025

Loved the salmon and potatoes with crispy onion topping. The flavors were delicious, the meal was filling, and it was super easy to pop in the oven, which is perfect for people like me who don’t cook.

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beth taylor
June 13, 2025

What I loved: healthy dinner with all the seasoning and ingredients a chef would create. Easy, guilt free and no waste.

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Darlene
June 10, 2025

Perfect dinner for us! We're busy professionals with young children and so grateful for this delicious meal! Excellent service, excellent food, perfect! Thank you La Cuisine

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Renee Haber
June 10, 2025

Delicious salmon! Couldn’t be any easier to get a delicious restaurant-quality meal right at home. Would definitely order again.

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Natalia Risha Fugate
April 22, 2025

So convenient and easy! Great portions and very flavorful. The reheat instructions made this experience a piece of cake during our busy week!! Excellent quality ingredients too.

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Joe Lerch
April 19, 2025

As a vegan, it can be extremely difficult to maintain, especially "on the go"  .   La Cuisines meal service has made it extremely easy for me to maintain my vegan diet without resorting to frozen meals.  The vegan recipes they offer are very unique and so flavorful and I am loving the wide variety of options I have.   Definitely a nice treat to have a wide  variety of vegan options since that is so hard to find!  Ten out of ten would recommend !

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Kristenochka Kollman
April 18, 2025

I am so thankful for a local business that creates personalized dishes delivered right to my door. As someone with a specialized plant based diet, it has been so refreshing to find a weekly meal service that can accommodate to it. I felt that the chefs were very attentive to my requirements. I highly recommend!

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Hannah Ranft
April 17, 2025

As a busy mom of two this meal service is a lifesaver! The delivery process was seamless and the food reheated beautifully. Even my picky 4 year old had no complaints.

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Alex Chou
April 17, 2025

Scrumptious! The Ash Reshteh was delicious and the orechiette pasta held up well to reheating (not always the case with pasta). Serving sizes were also quite generous. Would recommend!

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Adie Rios
April 16, 2025

I was lucky enough to received the Ash Reshteh soup and was so pleased with getting to try this new dish. The directions were easy, when I went to give it a gentle stir while heating it in the microwave, I was genuinely excited at how much the aroma opened up with just a little bit of heat. I toasted up the ends of a boule I had to accompany and it made an incredible dinner. The photos don't really do it justice, but I didn't want to wait any longer before getting down to business.

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Brett O'Connor
March 14, 2025

Couldn’t ask for more. Food was delicious. Customer service was outstanding. I ordered extra food for a gathering I was having and they made sure everyone was happy. They went out of their way to make the entire experience personalized. My friends got exactly what they liked and wanted. I have a very strict and specialized diet and they made sure I got my food exactly how I requested. I can’t tell you how hard it is to find food prep companies that actually listen and follow through with your requests. Highly recommend!

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Alfredo Alfaro
March 13, 2025

I have been using La Cuisine personal chef services for some time now and this weekly meal service has been so helpful for my family's busy schedule. Getting this service has allowed me and my family to not worry so much about what we are going to eat during our work week and instead we are able to enjoy more meals together as a family . I appreciate the stress that has been lifted from our lives .   On top of that, the food is amazing , well thought out, and nutritious . We highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a personalized chef service

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Mabel Alfaro
March 11, 2025

I really enjoyed using La Cuisine’s weekly meal delivery. They offer a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals that are perfect for busy people. I was able to easily find meals that fit my dietary restrictions, and I was always impressed with the quality of the ingredients. The service is also very convenient, and I was able to get my meals delivered right to my door. I would highly recommend La Cuisine’s meals to anyone looking for a convenient and healthy way to eat

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Christine Ganjani
March 10, 2025

It was my first time trying this meal service, and it didn't disappoint. Delivery was right on time and the food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be a returning customer!

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Daniel Ekins
March 2, 2025

Loved the soup and also loved how easy it was to get my nutrition needs handled in a weekly delivery service.

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Adam Ganjani
February 26, 2025

This is an amazing local meal service: everything is cooked by chefs, they can accommodate specialty diets, and I love that they offer delivery. I have yet to try a meal that wasn’t excellent!

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Caroline Hudson Burgess
February 25, 2025

La Cuisine has been a game changer for me. As someone who travels regularly for work I as either a. wasting groceries or b. settling for “unhealthy” options from Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc. La Cuisine’s variety of healthy options are delivered right to my door and the friendly staff is so accommodating to my hectic schedule. The food is amazing, the service feels like having a Conceirge, and most importantly I can tell I’m eating quality ingredients. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you for making my eating habits and healthy lifestyle that much easier!

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Isaiah Flowers
February 24, 2025

Been looking for a local meal prep service in my area. Since my trainer gave me a personalized meal plan dieting has been tough. I was shocked to actually find a chef cooked premium meal delivery service. This meal delivery service was made my diet much easier to maintain.

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Gretchen H
February 23, 2025

I am gluten and dairy intolerant. Because of my dietary restrictions, I don’t dine out often and I’m not a very good cook myself, so it was such a TREAT to have someone cook a meal for me. La Cuisine sourced gluten free pasta so I could enjoy the meal as it was traditionally intended, (I received a beautiful Persian soup) and it was hand delivered and neatly packaged. All I had to do was heat it up. And let me tell you, it is DELICIOUS. I know there are other meal delivery services out there, but what has set this experience apart and elevates La Cuisine is that personal touch. From the conversation with Chef Minah about my restrictive diet, to the story about her father cooking the recipe for her growing up, I could clearly tell that they put a lot of thought and care into both their food and their service. I am so glad to know this service exists. Thank you La Cuisine!

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robert dewar
February 23, 2025

Order was exactly what I wanted, e.g. vegan. A number of other specialized options were offered. Food was delicious. Food was delivered within 2 minutes of the promised time. I will definitely continue to use LA Cuisine Personal Chef Service. Robert Dewar

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Joanna Ganjani
February 23, 2025

My husband orders from La Cuisine couple of times a week and we always love their South Asian and Persian dishes. I don’t like my food to be too spicy but my husband likes it little spicy and That’s the way they prepare the dishes for us. ❤️🌹

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Fred Ganjani
February 23, 2025

I have been ordering weekly fresh meals from this place and sometimes I have asked them to make custom meals for me with the ingredient that I like. Every time I have been pleasantly surprised. We have also ordered from them a large order for our staff meetings at work and everyone loved the food. Their food is constantly good tasting and healthy.

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Alexander Alfaro
February 23, 2025

Just started with La Cuisine's weekly meal delivery and what a game changer. The dishes show up right at my door which is a big win after busy work days. Each meal is spot on with what I like, thanks to their personalized meal plans. The meals are prepped according to my diet and delivered to my schedule. This month I'm focused on a low carb, high-fiber diet, this Persian soup isn't something I would typically order but goodness, one of my favorites this week! Highly recommend for anyone in Chicago look for quality, fresh eats right at home!

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Ahmedsoyyo
February 23, 2025

Wxellent food , the taste was amazing and very healthy

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eucaris arrieta
February 23, 2025

Great food, súper healthy and delicious!!

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Jessica Ebacher
February 23, 2025

Great food and amazing service!! They make it easy to eat healthy.

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Katharine Nichols
February 23, 2025

My experience with La Cuisine Personal Chef Service was great! They were careful about my dietary restrictions (vegetarian) and thoughtful about my likes/dislikes. It was healthy, flavorful and easy to reheat.

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Claire Jaeger
February 22, 2025

La Cuisine blew me out of the water with their premium meal delivery service! The cooks are so incredibly kind and you can tell they care deeply about their clientele and the custom meals they prep. They are so thoughtful and accommodating of dietary needs and personal preferences - my new go to for chef cooked meals at home!

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Mat Hartwig
February 22, 2025

Love love love this service, it was quick and efficient and it accommodated my dietary restrictions. Very thoughtful preparation with fresh ingredients. Will order again!

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C. Woodworth Parker
February 9, 2025

Unlike other meal prep services, these meals give you a gourmet experience while at the office or at home. It heats up quickly. The flavor was superb. The only concern I have is putting in the break room fridge… someone’s going to snag it!

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Paulibus Schumann
February 5, 2025

I tried La Cuisine's ‘Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce’ and it was deliriously delicious. The steak medallions were incredibly tender. The rich, beefy taste combined with their tangy, herbaceous chimichurri sauce took this entrée to the next level. The fact that it was so easy to reheat just added to the appeal. I’m ready to try more of their magic!

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Anthony Galanti
January 31, 2025

I tried out La Cuisine’s meal delivery in Chicago, and I was seriously impressed. The quality and attention to detail in their personal chef services were next level. The hanger steak was on point, a total showstopper—cooked perfectly and served up with these unreal smoked potato, crispy onions, and chimichurri combo. My mouth is watering as I typed this review. Every meal felt like you were eating fancy without even leaving your kitchen. If you’re looking for some solid, creative eats in Chicago, La Cuisine’s got you covered. Highly recommend giving them a shot!

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Pete Tomaselli
January 30, 2025

Meal delivery with a personal chef service feel! Work has been very busy so I was grateful to not have to cook on my day off. I ordered the steak w/ Chimmichuri - packed with flavor. Reheated in 30 second increments for a total of 2 minutes which resulted in the steak perfectly tender and still medium rare! Would recommend to anyone looking for meal prep in Chicago. So many meal services have a “lunch” feel, this steak dish was 100% something you would get in a restaurant for dinner. Thanks team! Will order again soon!

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Katrina Slavik
January 29, 2025

Excellent meal delivery service. Hanger steak with chimichurri was easy to re heat and super tasty. Steak was cooked perfectly and had lots of flavor. Highly recommend!

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Christian Walsh
January 28, 2025

Great personal chef service for people looking for meal prep in Chicago. Food was professionally prepared, looked amazing, and was delicious. An easy, hassle free way to get a high class meal at home without all the prep and cooking yourself

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Lurita Blank
January 28, 2025

Hanger Steak with Chimichurri - delicious and super easy reheating instructions!

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Troy Blank
January 28, 2025

Food was amazing. La Cuisine has become my go to meal prep, would absolutely recommend.

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Kyle Jones Shah
January 18, 2025

This place is amazing. Felt like I was having a gourmet meal at home, service is great, and the food was to die for, with each bite better than the last. The food was top quality, creative, and full of flavor, presented very well. I highly recommend La Cuisine for catering, events, and personal chef.

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Lindsey Collier
January 15, 2025

We had a DELICIOUS meal that I was so excited to eat as soon as I smelled it. It was cooked just perfectly and reheated very well without becoming overcooked. Can’t wait to try more!

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Dominick R
January 15, 2025

Having a multitude of food allergies, it can be difficult to find a trustworthy meal delivery service. La Cuisine is always SUPER attentive to my dietary restrictions, and is absolutely delicious as well!

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Gary Shlahtichman
January 15, 2025

La Cuisine is my go-to meal delivery service! The food is always fresh, delicious, and incredibly convenient. Highly recommend!

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Nate Youngblood
January 15, 2025

I've really enjoyed this meal delivery service from La Cuisine! The food is so well prepared, fresh, and most importantly, incredibly delicious!! My favorite dish so far was the Hanger Steak with Potato Ecrase. I cannot recommend La Cuisine enough!

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Benjamin Feilich
January 15, 2025

Fantastic meal delivery service. I play high intensity hockey multiple times a week and don’t have a lot of time to cook for myself. La Cuisine has been great for both delicious and nutritious pre-game fuel and post-game recovery meals.

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W. Andrew Poole
January 15, 2025

Easy, convenient, cost effective fine dining from your own home. I have tried many meal services and this is head and shoulders above the rest. You’ll regret not trying it sooner.

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Ian Fellerman
December 7, 2024

Hands down the best personal chef service in Chicago!!!

Time and money

Introduction

In today’s busy world, time is a luxury that many of us simply don’t have. Whether you’re balancing a demanding job, family responsibilities, or just trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, meal planning and cooking can eat up precious hours each week. Fortunately, meal delivery services like La Cuisine offer an easy way to reclaim that time and put it to better use.

Visit La Cuisine to learn more about how meal delivery can simplify your life.

The Time-Consuming Reality of Home Cooking

Many people underestimate just how much time they spend on meal-related tasks. Consider the following breakdown:

Grocery Shopping

The average person spends about 1-2 hours per week shopping for groceries, not to mention the time spent commuting to and from the store. This doesn’t include additional trips when you forget something or when items are out of stock.

Meal Planning

Even if you’re organized, meal planning can take another 1-2 hours per week. This involves selecting recipes, making shopping lists, and accounting for dietary preferences or restrictions.

Cooking and Prep

Cooking from scratch can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour per meal, depending on complexity. If you’re preparing three meals a day, that adds up to 10-14 hours per week!

Cleanup

Washing dishes, wiping down counters, and cleaning up the mess from cooking can take another 20-30 minutes per meal.

All told, meal preparation and execution can easily consume 15+ hours per week. Imagine what you could accomplish with that time back.

How Meal Delivery Saves You Time

No More Grocery Runs

When you opt for La Cuisine’s meal delivery service, grocery shopping becomes a thing of the past. Fresh, high-quality ingredients are expertly selected and prepared for you, so you never have to set foot in a store. That’s an instant savings of 1-2 hours per week.

Skip the Meal Planning

La Cuisine crafts customized meal plans based on your preferences and dietary needs, eliminating the time spent brainstorming and planning. Your meals are tailored to your tastes and nutritional goals without the hassle of planning every detail.

Eliminate Cooking and Cleanup

Perhaps the most significant time savings come from cutting out cooking and cleanup. With La Cuisine’s chef-prepared meals, all you have to do is heat and eat. No chopping, stirring, or standing over a hot stove. Plus, there’s minimal cleanup since the meals come pre-portioned and ready to serve.

Real-Life Savings: A Time Comparison

Let’s break down the time savings with meal delivery:

TaskHome Cooking (per week)Meal Delivery (per week)
Grocery Shopping1-2 hours0
Meal Planning1-2 hours0
Cooking/Prep10-14 hours0
Cleanup2-3 hours0.5 hours
Total15-21 hours0.5 hours

By choosing La Cuisine, you can easily save over 10 hours per week—time you can use to focus on work, hobbies, family, or simply relaxing.

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The Hidden Benefits of Reclaimed Time

Stress Reduction

Knowing that dinner is handled takes a huge load off your shoulders, allowing you to unwind without the pressure of meal prep hanging over you.

Increased Productivity

With more free time, you can dedicate extra hours to professional growth, creative projects, or personal goals.

Quality Family Time

Instead of standing in the kitchen, you can enjoy more moments with loved ones, strengthening your relationships and creating lasting memories.

Why Choose La Cuisine?

La Cuisine stands out from generic meal delivery services by offering gourmet, chef-prepared dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Their meals are not only convenient but also crafted to meet your unique dietary needs. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free, vegetarian, or customized meal plans, La Cuisine delivers quality and variety straight to your door.

Final Thoughts

Investing in meal delivery is more than just a convenience—it’s a way to reclaim your time and enhance your lifestyle. By saving over 10 hours a week, you can focus on what truly matters to you while still enjoying delicious, nutritious meals.

Ready to take back your time? Discover the difference with La Cuisine today!

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