In a particularly demanding period of my life, I decided to try out Silver Cuisine.
Juggling professional commitments and personal responsibilities left me with little time to focus on preparing nutritious meals. Intrigued by the promise of chef-crafted, health-conscious dishes, I decided to place an order, and here I am!
I’ll be reviewing my experience with Silver Cuisine, a company committed to delivering high-quality food to people over 50.
I'll talk about:
- The different menu options I got to choose from
- How long the delivery took
- The pros and cons of Silver Cuisine.
Let's get into it!
What is Silver Cuisine, and How Does It Work?
Silver Cuisine is a meal delivery service that specializes in providing nutritionally balanced and chef-prepared meals for people looking for both convenient and healthy options, especially seniors.
Diners simply have to select their meals and then order by either phone or online.
I really appreciated the phone option, as some seniors would certainly find this less time-consuming than navigating their website.
You can filter options and receive specialist meals such as low-sodium, gluten-free, or low-sodium, for example.
There are more than 150 items on the menu. Meals are cooked in small batches and flash-frozen to ensure freshness.
Once ordered, you will receive your meals right to your doorstep. All you have to do is pop it in the microwave, and then you’re good to go- easy!
Steps for ordering from Silver Cuisine:
Create an account at https://www.silvercuisine.com/
Browse the menu and select the meals you like, including the number of meals you would like
Enter your delivery information and pay for the meal
Place the order
Receive the order, and store your restaurant-quality meals for when you’re ready to heat and eat!
What to expect?
Your Silver Cuisine meals will arrive frozen and individually wrapped. Each package will be accompanied by instructions on how to best heat your meal.
All meals can be heated in 6 minutes or less in a microwave or in 30 minutes in an oven.
Here’s what you can expect from their menu options, delivery, and returns policy:
Menu Options
Breakfast
- Frittatas
- Omelets and scrambled eggs
- Pancakes and waffles
- Crêpes and wraps
- Breakfast sandwiches
Lunch and Dinner
An extensive menu catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. On the breakdown menu, you can choose from any of these preferences, which will then allow you to see a whole array of meals in that category.
- Beef
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Pork
- Seafood
- Pasta
- Plant-based
- Soups and stews.
Specialty Meals
Each Silver Cuisine specialty meal is carefully created using the expertise of their founding physician along with a team of professional chefs, so you can have peace of mind.
Specialty diets catered for include:
- Heart Healthy
- Gluten-Free
- Diabetic Friendly
- Low Sodium
- Low Carb
- Menopause
- Dairy Free
- Mediterranean
- Vegetarian.
Product packaging and delivery timeline
After placing an order and paying the flat $19.95 shipping rate for your meals, FedEx will deliver the meals to your front doorstep.
Silver Cuisine ships meals from Monday through to Wednesday. From there, you will receive your meals between 2 and 5 business days.
The meals arrive at your front doorstep in insulated coolers, packed with dry ice, meaning that your meals arrive just as they left Silver Cuisine - fresh!
Customer support and returns policy
Unfortunately, because the meals are perishable, they cannot be returned once set out to you.
However, the team at Silver Cuisine has a customer service help desk where you can discuss any concerns you may have. They then handle refunds on a case-to-case basis.
It’s easy to get in touch with Silver Cuisine - simply call them on 844-404-FOOD (3663) or email at customerservice@silvercuisine.com. The team is available Monday-Friday, 8 am-8 pm EST.
How Much Does It Cost?
Item | Description | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
Breakfast | Both sweet and savory options, ranging from frittatas to waffles | $8.99 - $12.99 |
Lunch/Light Dinners | Variety of lighter options including soups, pasta, and vegetarian meals | $7.99 - $14.99 |
Main Dinners | A range of gourmet meals with options such as turkey, beef and seafood | $7.99 - $16.99 |
Specialty Meals | A wide range of meals catering to dietary, medical, and allergic conditions | $8.50 - $18.99 |
Snacks | For when you’re on the go, or have a smaller appetite. Snacks ranging in size and preferences | $10.99 - $25.99 |
Discounts or promotions
When you refer a friend, you both receive $25 in your next purchase, after their first purchase of $75+
Let’s Talk About the Pros and Cons of Silver Cuisine
Silver Cuisine is a great online meal delivery service, but with anything, it is important to look at both the positives and negatives.
Here’s what we thought:
Pros
- No minimum spend required
- Options to order over the phone or online
- Meals arrive quickly and prepackaged
- Convenient service
- High-quality, healthy meals
- Caters for specialty diets
Cons
- Only ship from Monday through to Wednesday
- Does not yet ship to Alaska or Hawaii
- Shipping costs can be expensive if you’re only ordering a meal or two.
Silver Cuisine is also easily adaptable for those who have special diets. Customers can choose meals that meet the following criteria (as seen on the Silver Cuisine website):
My Personal Experience with Silver Cuisine
I recently placed an order with Silver Cuisine and was impressed with the seamless ordering process. The website was user-friendly, making it easy to browse through their menu and select the meals I wanted.
For breakfast, I opted for the Hickory Smoked BBQ Pork Crêpe, and the flavors were delightful. The portion size was satisfying, and the ingredients tasted fresh and well-prepared.
For dinner, I tried out the Roasted Cauliflower and Lentils with Charred Red Pepper Sauce, which tasted homemade (but better).
The packaging was well thought out, and I had no concerns about the freshness of the meals. Both meals came in containers that were microwave-safe, making them nice and easy to reheat.
As for the delivery, I placed the order on Monday, and received my meals on Wednesday - easy!
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