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You will receive a tracking link via SMS which you can follow to check the current status of your delivery. This will be sent from New Zealand Post or Urgent Couriers.
Is it still within your selected delivery window? It may be that your delivery driver is still on their way to you! You can check your selected delivery window here.
If your delivery window has passed and your box still hasn't arrived, please check the tracking link for the latest updates. Otherwise, please click here to get in touch with us and one of our agents will follow up directly with the couriers.
- Cardboard box:
Your box, recipe cards, meal kit bags (including stickers) and any cans you receive with your meals are all recyclable
- Ice Packs:
The ice packs are perfect for reuse in your chilly bin or cooler bag. Otherwise, simply dispose of the water-based gel in your general waste, you can then recycle the outer layer through Soft Plastics New Zealand. To locate your nearest drop off location visit https://www.recycling.kiwi.nz/store-locator.
- Plastic Wrappers: The plastic wrappers used for your meats, salads and herbs help to keep them fresh and hygienic. These can also be recycled through Soft Plastics New Zealand. To locate your nearest drop off location visit https://www.recycling.kiwi.nz/store-locator.
We are so happy to hear you're coming back to HelloFresh! To reactivate your subscription click here.
Please take a few minutes to ensure your details are all up to date and correct. Don't forget, if you need to make any changes to your upcoming delivery, make sure that you do so before your weekly order cut-off which you can find in the ‘My Deliveries' section of your account.
Didn't get the info you're looking for? Click here to get in touch with us.
We are so happy to hear you're coming back to HelloFresh! Reactivating your account through our app is quick and easy.
Just follow the below steps:
Please take a few minutes to ensure your details are all up to date and correct. Don't forget, if you need to make any changes to your upcoming delivery, make sure that you do so before your weekly order cut-off which you can find in the ‘My Deliveries' section of your account.
Didn't get the info you're looking for? Click here to get in touch with us.
In addition to receiving easy-to-follow recipe cards with step-by-step instructions, you’ll also receive all the pre-portioned ingredients you need to make each meal.
Your protein, dairy and condiments are packed in our cool pouches with ice packs to keep cool in case you're not home when your box arrives!
There may be some things you need to keep handy, such as salt, pepper, water and oil. These are things you will usually have in the pantry, and if you're ever unsure of what pantry items you will need for your recipes, you can always log in to your online account or your HelloFresh app and click on your menu choices to check these out in advance.
Oh no! We're really sorry to hear that your box didn't arrive safely. You may have received a text message the night before your box was scheduled with a tracking link, so please check this for an update on your delivery.
Before getting in touch with our customer care team, please check your delivery window. Keep in mind that the delivery driver has up until the end of the window to deliver your box. Please note, we are unable to call drivers when they are on route. The driver may have left the box in an alternative safe place, so please also check the vicinity of your property.
If you still need help, click here to get in touch with us.
It's no problem at all! In fact, lots of our customers are not home at the time of delivery. When you confirm your order, you'll have the option to leave delivery instructions for your driver so they can leave your box in a safe place (like your back door or under your porch bench).
Rest assured, our boxes are specially designed to keep your food cool, with insulated cool pouches and ice packs to keep your ingredients as fresh as you'd expect.
For the time being we don't have a box that is designed for one person. Each of our recipes are designed with two or more in mind. Having said that, we do have many single-person households as customers. They can choose the 3-meal plan for 2 people and gain eternal popularity with their friends, tuck into any remaining food from their meals later in the week, or pack them for a work lunch the following day!
Before you start cooking, you’ll just need to check your cupboard for a few pantry staples.
- Olive oil
- Vinegar (white, rice or balsamic wine)
- Sugar (brown, white)
- Butter
- Milk
- Egg
- Flour (plain, wholemeal)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Soy Sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Maple or Agave Syrup
- Bicarbonate of Soda
- Honey
- Fish Sauce
- Cinnamon
If you're ever unsure of what pantry items you will need for your recipes, you can always log in to your online account or your HelloFresh app and click on your menu to check these out in advance.
We understand it can be tricky to cater to a household of different requirements, so our Food Info page is here to save the day if you need to check the ingredients for allergens.
Halal
At this stage, some of our meat suppliers are certified Halal whilst others are not, so we are unable to guarantee a meal plan suitable for those following a Halal diet.
Paleo/Vegan/Dairy/Gluten Free
At this stage, we don't have an entirely paleo, vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free meal box preference for our customers but please keep in mind, all ingredients are separately packed and clearly labelled, with an ingredients list for all recipes available in advance HERE. This means you have the opportunity to omit or substitute any ingredient that you can't, or don't want to eat.
Many of our customers with special dietary needs in the family find that with a little tweaking, our HelloFresh boxes work well for them!
All of our ingredients are sourced from ethically responsible suppliers and we will always source produce from New Zealand where possible. At this stage, although some of our suppliers are certified as organic, this isn't the case across all of our produce, and we are unable to make that commitment. If a product is organic, it will say so on the packaging.
Our veggies arrive to us fresh from the markets and our suppliers, and should always stay fresh for the course of the week. Of course, leafy ingredients like baby spinach, coriander, watercress or parsley are more fragile and we suggest you use these sooner rather than later.
Our meats have different expiry dates and are fine to consume up until, and including, that day. We use an airtight technology to package a lot of our meat products, which doesn't use any nasties or chemicals to prolong shelf life. For this reason, fresh air is trapped inside and can occasionally give a confinement odour to the meat once opened. Don't be concerned – the meat is perfectly safe to consume and this odour will dissipate once the meat is left open in the air for 5-10 minutes before using it. We recommend you eat your chicken and seafood first, and after that pork and red meats like beef and lamb.
Herbs are more delicate than veggies. They need to be stored and cared for properly! First of all, keep your herbs in their sealed bag. We use special bags which work by removing harmful gases to keep your herbs fresher for longer, so it’s a good move to keep them sealed in there for as long as you can.
Leafy Herbs (coriander, parsley, dill)
Once opened, they should be kept moist, cool but not cold. Lay out the herbs, (making sure they’re dry) on a damp clean chux cloth or paper towel. Place the herbs inside and roll up the herbs within the damp cloth. Place in a zip lock bag and refrigerate. Wet the cloth when it dries out and this method should keep your herbs fresh for two weeks!
Woody Herbs (rosemary, thyme)
To keep them fresh, lay them out on a dry chux cloth, roll up in the cloth and store in a plastic sandwich bag in the fridge. This method should get you 2-3 weeks of fresh herbs. Keep your herbs at the front of the fridge, so you won't forget they're there and so they are not too close to the cooling unit, which will make them wilt!
Basil
Store basil in a few inches of water in a jar or a glass and keep out of direct sunlight. This method should keep basil fresh for two weeks, and prevents the leaves from blackening (which can happen in a very cold fridge).
The odour you can smell is probably a result of our Cryovac packaging. While it keeps your chicken fresher for longer, the lack of circulating air (and excess nitrogen) can release an odour when the packaging is opened.
Rest assured, it is perfectly fine to consume up until, and including, the day of expiry. Just let it air for 3 minutes after opening!
Should you have any concerns about the quality of your chicken, please get in touch with us here.
Our top priority is the safety of our customers and the quality of the fresh food we deliver. By including a cool pouch in your box, we are able to keep your food chilled in transit and ensure that the safety and hygiene of the ingredients are of an exceptionally high standard. With such a large amount of sensitive ingredients (including all of the meat and dairy!), the cool pouch is required to keep everything cool, fresh and safe to consume.
Rest assured, we are mindful of the amount of packaging used and reduce it where possible. We are continuously looking to optimise and innovate with quality and sustainability in mind.
HelloFresh is committed to looking after our earth. After all, it produces all those delicious fresh ingredients in your boxes!
We reduce food wastage by sourcing seasonal food from local suppliers whenever possible and by pre-portioning ingredients for our recipes. This cuts out steps in the grocery supply chain and reduces food waste from farm to box! From our ethically raised meat to our farm-fresh produce, HelloFresh strives to incorporate earth-friendly and green initiatives into our business practices.
We are continuously innovating to find more sustainable options or to remove packaging altogether. The good news is that a lot of the packaging from your box (including the box itself!) can be recycled. Head on over to our packaging page to find out more. Our ice packs are 100% water-based so there are plenty of sustainable ways to repurpose them, you can use them to water your plants or pop them straight into your freezer to safely reuse in your chilly bin over the summer months.

