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Updated 12 May 2021
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How does Woop work, what meal plans do they offer, and how are they different from other meal providers? We tried out the various plans and cooked 12 meals from this provider to give you an idea of what you can expect when you subscribe to Woop.
Our review covers:
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How does Woop work, what meal plans do they offer, and how are they different from other meal providers? We tried out the various plans and cooked 12 meals from this provider to give you an idea of what you can expect when you subscribe to Woop.
Our review covers:
- Overview of Woop
- Plans, Prices and Availability
- What’s in the Box?
- Recipe Evaluation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
Overview of Woop
The Foodie, Balance and Vegetarian Plans are available in all combinations:
(TABLES)
- Woop provides meal kits with pre-prepared sauces and precisely portioned ingredients to ensure there is no waste. Their main objective, other than to provide quality meals, is to minimise their impact on the environment by reducing food waste, ensuring all the packaging is fully recyclable, sourcing ingredients from local providers and offsetting the carbon footprint of all deliveries.
- Woop offers five different meal plans to suit various needs: “Foodie” for gourmet-style meals, “Balance” for healthier options, “Classic” for family-friendly meals, as well as meals for “Vegetarian” and “Gluten-Free” diets.
- There is no contract, meaning you can cancel your subscription at any time; you can also switch between plans, skip deliveries or pause your subscription with one week’s notice.
- Woop makes a point of having a low impact on the environment, so when the courier delivers the food box, they can collect all of the previous week’s packaging (cardboard box, ice packets and individual containers), provided all items have been washed thoroughly.
The Foodie, Balance and Vegetarian Plans are available in all combinations:
(TABLES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I subscribe?
Can I make changes to my subscription?
Once you've signed up for a plan, you can choose between weekly or fortnightly deliveries. You can change plans, update your address, skip or schedule a delivery up to 3 months in advance. The weekly deadline to make changes for that coming week's delivery is Monday midnight.
Do I get notified of deliveries?
Yes, you receive a text message to your registered mobile number on the day of delivery to alert you that the box is being delivered on that day and when to expect it. You also receive a text after the box has been delivered.
When are the boxes delivered?
This depends on the region where you live; the available delivery slots are as follows:
- 2pm - 8pm on Sunday in Auckland, Hamilton, Hawkes Bay, Rotorua, and Tauranga.
- 2pm - 8pm on Monday in Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Wellington.
- 2pm - 5pm on Monday on Waiheke Island
Are the recipes easy to follow?
Yes, Inside the box, you'll receive the recipes printed in large cards, detailing what you need to do step by step. You can also find the instructions online in your account if you lose the card or prefer to read the instructions from your phone or tablet.
Does Woop have a mobile app?
No, but the website is mobile-friendly, so you can manage your account and follow the recipe from your tablet or phone when you're cooking.
What do I do with the packaging?
Woop has ensured most of the packaging is recyclable in your curbside recycling. On top of that, you also have the option to return your packaging when your box is collected, and Woop ensures that it is sustainably recycled in New Zealand.
You can find out more about how you can return your packaging and Woop's Back to Base program here.
You can find out more about how you can return your packaging and Woop's Back to Base program here.
Can I cancel or pause my subscription?
Subscriptions are flexible, and you can pause or cancel the subscription at any time. If you need to cancel your subscription, please check out this article on How To Cancel.
Please note that while you can cancel your subscription at any time, Woop cannot process cancellations of confirmed deliveries after the cut-off time of Monday at midnight.
Please note that while you can cancel your subscription at any time, Woop cannot process cancellations of confirmed deliveries after the cut-off time of Monday at midnight.
Can I switch plans?
Yes, you can switch plans, number of people and frequency of deliveries on the account section on the website; you just need to keep in mind the cut-off time for changes.
Can I select my recipes?
Yes, but only for the Foodie plan; you can choose from a selection of six recipes. For the other plans, the recipes are pre-selected. More details can be found here.
Where is Woop available?
Woop is available in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Napier & Hastings and Rotorua.
Does Woop cater for food allergies?
The only special dietary need that Woop addresses is Gluten, with their Gluten-free plan. However, the recipe cards clearly highlight when common allergens such as dairy or nuts are present, so these items may be set aside if required, as they are often packaged separately.
Does Woop provide nutritional information?
The recipe cards provide information on energy in kilojoules, protein, carbohydrates and fat content.
Are there any loyalty offers and perks
There are various ways to save on Woop subscriptions:
As a subscriber, you are also eligible for gifts like cooking kits, chocolate boxes and luxury candles after receiving x number of deliveries. At the time of writing, you are eligible to receive a free gift after your 7th, 13th and 20th delivery.
- Coupons: Woop usually offers a discount on your first box (30% at the time of writing)
- Friend referrals: If you are referred to join Woop by an existing subscriber, you can have a discount on the first box (30% at the time of writing). Your friend needs to share their referral link with you to receive this discount.
As a subscriber, you are also eligible for gifts like cooking kits, chocolate boxes and luxury candles after receiving x number of deliveries. At the time of writing, you are eligible to receive a free gift after your 7th, 13th and 20th delivery.
Woop - Our Conclusion
- Woop offers meals that use high-quality ingredients and are quick to prepare, suitable for different diets.
- In general, we found that the recipes take longer to prepare than what is stated in the recipe cards, but this would depend on the person's ability to do the cooking. Some recipes can take almost twice as long to prepare as what it says on the card, but this is similar to what we have found with other meal providers we reviewed.
- The average estimated time per meal for Woop was 23 minutes. In contrast, the average time it took us to cook them, in reality, was closer to 40 minutes (with one person doing all the cooking), but again, this will depend on the individual's ability. We suggest allowing extra time to be on the safe side.
- Since Woop provides pre-made sauces and sometimes pre-cooked vegetables, food preparation is faster than other meal providers.
- We also like that there is no food waste and that packaging can be collected by the courier delivering the week's food box.
- Another positive aspect is their loyalty program, which gives you a gift after a certain number of deliveries.
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