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[funinthesun]

We are trying to have some meals delivered to my parents three times a week. We tried a couple of programs, meals on wheels etc..., but they didn't really like it. So, we think we have found a person to deliver some homemade meals. What do you think is a fair rate for three meals a week?

Basically, they can deliver whenever, it doesn't have to be right at dinner time. It will be enough food for 2-3 people. We don't want alot of leftovers. A main dish and a side and they would have to buy the food to make.

What is reasonable, but also not going to break the bank for my parents. They could even make three meals and deliver them all at once for them to bake during the week.

[foundinlv]

$150.00

[homedecor1]

I used to own a business called "dinners to go" each entree included a meat/chicken etc with a potatoe or some other side & vegetable inc. a small dessert. portioned out based on client. I also did stuffed cabbage, peppers & pot roast, soups. A menu was available Sunday of the week before - I had about 35 clients weekly Most of them a lived in my immediate area. the dinner price for them was 8.50. my other clients were working Moms and professionals. Their fee was higher of course as they needed full dinner size or family dinners. I did a lot of older clients who really didn't eat much so I would make sure they could freeze 1/2 portion. if they had a spouse usually they would choose 2nd selection (different choice)to do same. I delivered on Sundays & Wednesdays - these meals were better than meals on wheels and always had a pasta selection & fish every other week. I still do it here as there are not to many places to eat close to here and lots of older people who no longer cook. Sitting here planning next weeks meals.

[Melania]

On 10/8/2014 homedecor1 said: I used to own a business called "dinners to go" each entree included a meat/chicken etc with a potatoe or some other side & vegetable inc. a small dessert. portioned out based on client. I also did stuffed cabbage, peppers & pot roast, soups. A menu was available Sunday of the week before - I had about 35 clients weekly Most of them a lived in my immediate area. the dinner price for them was 8.50. my other clients were working Moms and professionals. Their fee was higher of course as they needed full dinner size or family dinners. I did a lot of older clients who really didn't eat much so I would make sure they could freeze 1/2 portion. if they had a spouse usually they would choose 2nd selection (different choice)to do same. I delivered on Sundays & Wednesdays - these meals were better than meals on wheels and always had a pasta selection & fish every other week. I still do it here as there are not to many places to eat close to here and lots of older people who no longer cook. Sitting here planning next weeks meals.

Does that cover the cost of the food you have buy to prepare it?

That seems like a good rate.

[funinthesun]

8.50 a meal is a very reasonable rate. You live close?? lol.

They actually wouldn't need a dessert. just a main dish and side would do for them. I can't remember what the other programs cost. I know they aren't $150 a week. That seems a bit high to me.

[foundinlv]

On 10/8/2014 funinthesun said:

8.50 a meal is a very reasonable rate. You live close?? lol.

They actually wouldn't need a dessert. just a main dish and side would do for them. I can't remember what the other programs cost. I know they aren't $150 a week. That seems a bit high to me.

I don't buy my stepmom meat or poultry that has antibiotics or hormones in it and I only buy organic veggies. So, yes everything is more expensive.

[Say Nay]

Completely prepared or do they want the ingredients to cook their meals?

[funinthesun]

On 10/8/2014 MomTo2Dogs said:

Completely prepared or do they want the ingredients to cook their meals?

completely prepared. all they need to do is bake it or whatever.

[Marianne1]

I see you are in Colorado, but I don't know where.

i googled "home delivery meals prepared colorado" and this is one I found (I only looked at this one, since I don't know where you are, or where your parents are...but if you google changing the location, maybe you will find something similar)

Anyway, here is the one in Denver:

https://order.goodfoodcolorado.com/menu_display.php?categoryid=34556&categoryname=Individual%20Meal%...

The individual meals include sides, and they run about around $10.

[lolakimono]

I would base my guesstimate on what it would cost to order take out three times a week for two-three people (adding in a delivery charge to the cost).