Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional meal prep means cooking identical complete meals in batches. Ingredient prep means preparing versatile components — proteins, grains, vegetables, sauces — that combine into different dishes throughout the week. More variety, less boredom.

Most apps give you recipes. We give you a system. The ingredient-based approach creates variety without repetition and teaches you the combination logic — so you can eventually improvise without the app.

No prior experience required. The app provides step-by-step instructions, grocery lists, and prep timelines. Most users start improvising after 2–3 meal preps.

Most meal preps take 1.5–2.5 hours for the initial prep, then 5–10 minutes daily for assembly. Parallel cooking techniques reduce time significantly compared to cooking every evening. Add 15–20 minutes if you're a beginner.

Everything in our menus is cooked in a regular home kitchen — not a restaurant, not a test lab. You need what most kitchens already have: a couple of cutting boards, a sharp knife, one or two pots, a pan, a baking sheet, and containers to store the components. That's it. A food processor speeds up chopping and an instant-read thermometer removes guesswork from proteins, but neither is required to get started.

One meal prep rotates free every month. Premium access to all 15+ meal preps costs €15/month or €100/year. No auto-charging trial periods.

€15/month or €100/year (saves €80). Premium includes all meal preps, monthly additions, and priority support. Cancel anytime.

Each plan includes a complete grocery list, nutritional breakdown, step-by-step cooking instructions, daily plate combination ideas, storage guidelines, and realistic prep time estimates.

iOS (iPhone and iPad), Android, and web. Your account syncs across all devices.

Offline mode is currently in development. For now, an internet connection is required.

No. The same components combine into different meals. Monday's grilled chicken becomes Tuesday's salad, Wednesday's wrap, Thursday's bowl, Friday's pasta.

The system is flexible. Modify combinations freely or skip suggestions. After a few meal preps you'll know exactly which combinations work for you.

Each plan is built around a proper ratio of protein, carbs, fats, and vegetables — calculated and tested in a real kitchen. You get nutritional balance by default, without calorie counting or macro tracking.

The app doesn't design specific diet plans, but the ingredient-based approach makes customization straightforward — swap proteins, skip dairy, or use alternative grains.

Meal preps scale automatically. The app adjusts grocery quantities, prep instructions, and storage guidelines for 1, 3, 4, or more people from the default two-person setting.

3–4 days maximum for most ingredients with proper storage. Some items last five days; leafy greens and herbs are best within 2–3 days.

Glass containers are best — oven and microwave safe. BPA-free plastic works too. Use 1–2 cup containers for proteins and grains, 3–4 cup for vegetables, and small ½ cup containers for sauces.

Yes — cooked proteins, grains, beans, soups, and sauces freeze well. Avoid freezing leafy greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, cooked pasta, or dairy-based sauces.

Microwave: 1–2 minutes covered. Stovetop: 3–5 minutes over medium heat. Oven: 10–15 minutes at 175°C. Reheat to 74°C internal temperature. Many ingredient-based meals taste great cold or at room temperature.

Email us at hello@mealpreper.guide. Include the meal prep name, the step where you're stuck, and a screenshot if helpful. We respond within 24 hours on weekdays.

Yes — no commitment, no penalties, no explanation needed. Cancel via app settings or email. The free monthly meal prep remains accessible after cancellation.

Please do. Send suggestions to info@mealpreper.guide. Include cuisine preferences, dietary needs, and any time constraints. We consider every suggestion.