Changing things up with ChefButler- Review & Giveaway

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Are you looking to be more creative in the kitchen? Not sure where to start or how? Then ChefButler is for you!

I get tired of the same old thing night after night. My family is picky but I want to try something new. Often recipes I come across I want to try include ingredients or spices I do not have. This makes the recipe a bit expensive having to buy all the new spices. Often I will use them once and they will just sit in my cupboard. ChefButler helps you get more creative in the kitchen without all the fuss and hassle. No need to restock your pantry either. You can make a yummy themed meal the entire family will enjoy. It is easy and so delicious! 

ChefButler is different from any other subscription services I have had before. The boxes are delivered through the mail, and the contents are non-perishable, so you can make them when it’s convenient for you.  The boxes are fun to make with friends, or a family member, and also make a great gift. I found the box I received pushed my comfort level in the kitchen and allowed me to try things I have not before. It was a lot of fun! 

I tried out the March ChefButler box that had everything I needed to make a Pakistani meal. I only had to go to the grocery store for the produce and meat. A few items on the list, I had already. But the spices and other ingredients I did not have, they sent. Which was great, because some of them were new to me. And they were all pre-measured in their own package so each recipe was super easy.

With the ingredients ChefButler sent me I made three dishes. The dishes I made were, Beef Qeema, Vegetable Biryani and Coconut Ladoo. Each was full of sweet and spicy ingredients, fresh produce and wonderful textures. From what my friends tell me they were very authentic as well. 

Beef Qeema

beef qeema

Vegetable Biryani

vegetable Biryani close

Coconut Ladoo

(this picture is before it was made into balls) 

cocnut ladoo

Also included in the box was a game plan and recipe cards. The recipes cards gave an ingredient list and step by step how to. There was also some fun information included for each recipe. The box included a shopping list that listed the ingredients I had to buy at the store. There was a check box to mark off what I had and still needed. This experience was so easy and my home filled with aromas it has never had before. All of the food tasted perfect! I was happy with the results as was my family. An extra touch I thought was fun was an email ChefButler sent. The email was to tell me my box was on its way. But it was fun and informative. Made me excited about my delivery 🙂 

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN EACH BOX:

High quality, fresh ingredients:  All of our ingredients are high quality, fresh, and authentic. We grind the spices for your ChefButler Box just before shipping, so you can be assured of the best flavour. And the ChefButler Box only includes what you need for one meal, freeing up clutter in your cupboards as you don’t have to store excess ingredients that are likely to go stale.

Recipes to create a unique meal:  ChefButler recipes are carefully chosen, and are drawn from cultures and traditions from around the world.  Each meal usually includes an appetizer, main course, and small dessert.

Past boxes include:

  • Jamaican
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Middle Eastern
  • Ethiopian
  • Pakistani

I can not wait to see what the future boxes will be. You can also order a subscription to arrive evey other month if you prefer. Challenge yourself in the kitchen and surprise your loved one! 

Discount timeChefButler is giving my readers 50% off their first month subscription box (no gifts) Use code  gingermommy at the check out to get your discount. 

Connect with ChefButler on Twitter @ChefButler and Facebook as well as Pinterest 

Giveaway time

One lucky reader is going to win a box just like the one I got. You too can create a Pakistani inspired meal for your family. Canada only. Fill out the form below for your chance. Good luck! 

 

Comments

  1. Francine says

    You can purchase a 1, 3, or 6 month subscription as a gift

  2. What an awesome way to try new food! I learned that ChefButler recipes are made by local chefs first and approved through taste testers.
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  3. What a fantastic idea – I'd love to try one of these boxes!
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  4. ginette4 says

    I learnt that if it's not for you, you can cancel anytime

  5. I love this idea!! So great to help people organize and plan meals. Love that it has the ingredients pre-measured…what a time saver 🙂

  6. Vesper1931 says

    Read that they don't have any vegetarian or vegan ChefButler Boxes at this time

  7. Julie G. says

    I read that one box will serve four people.

  8. Christine says

    Read that they are creates by chefs!

  9. ChefButler will deliver boxes containing the unique recipes, and high-quality dry ingredients and sauces needed to create a full meal.

  10. wendy Hutton says

    The idea for ChefButler Box came out of our own frustrations when trying new recipes.

  11. Florence C says

    ChefButler recipes are carefully chosen, and are drawn from cultures and traditions from around the world. Each meal usually includes an appetizer, main course, and small dessert. great idea

  12. thought spices never expired. thankyou, ken

  13. theknitwitbyshair says

    I read: The idea for ChefButler Box came out of our own frustrations when trying new recipes.
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  14. Cheryl Grandy says

    Each ChefButler Box costs $35 and they currently only ship to Canada.

  15. I like that the recipes are included with the ingredients to take the guess work out of it.

  16. Susan T. says

    They are planning on having vegetarian and vegan boxes in the future!

  17. Christina Ferguson says

    I read that the ChefButler team travells the globe trying unique food and learning how to make dishes from local chefs. Every ChefButler recipe has been tested by their team and is approved by their taste testers. I also read the boxes will serve four people.

  18. I learned that I already missed the Jamaican box! What a great idea this is! Yum!
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  19. Robyn B. says

    I learned that ChefButler recipes are made by local chefs first, and then approved through taste testers.

  20. Jeff Skidmore says

    We are always in search of unique, delicious recipes for our customers. The ChefButler team has travelled the globe trying unique food, and learning how to make our favourite dishes from local chefs. Every ChefButler recipe has been tested by our team, and approved by our taste testers.

  21. I like the Chef's recipes – carefully chosen, and are drawn from cultures and traditions from around the world. Each meal usually includes an appetizer, main course, and small dessert.

    I especially like the spices aspect. Im always looking for new spice combinations

  22. Dayna Wilson says

    I like that they grind the spices right before shipping.

  23. You can unsubscribe at any time.

  24. i like how you can change how often you can order, every month, every 2nd month etc

  25. I read that they grind spices fresh just before they're packed so the spices are as fresh as possible.

  26. Doris Calvert says

    They use all fresh ingredients

  27. you only have to buy the fresh ingredients they supply the pantry ingredients

  28. Victoria Ess says

    I learned that each box serves four.

  29. j' aime l' idée que tout est inclus dans la boîte pour 4 personnes, c' est le moyen le plus sûre d'essayer de nouvelles choses sans acheter en grosse quantité les épices

  30. nathaniel palmer says

    I love food

  31. The box comes with ingredients AND recipe! Fantastic!

  32. shauna wyspianski says

    I like that each box usually has a full meal including appetizer, main course, and small dessert. Would love to try these out.

  33. dorcontest says

    ChefButler will deliver boxes containing the unique recipes with awesome, unique and high quality ingrediants.
    DOREEN LAMOUREUX

  34. I read that ChefButler recipes are carefully chosen, and are drawn from cultures and traditions from around the world. Each meal usually includes an appetizer, main course, and small dessert. OMG I love LOVE LOVE this idea!! This is FABULOUS I may just subscribe!

  35. You can subscribe monthly, or every other month. Buy your own fresh ingredients and make you meal when you are ready to!

  36. I learnt they ship to Canada! Great 🙂 Thanks

  37. Jeannie Lam says

    I like how you can subscribe for 1 month or 3 months or however long you want to try it out.

  38. Ronald G says

    As soon as I opened the Box I could smell the wonderful species

  39. You can buy a one, three or six month subscription gift!

  40. sarah sar says

    I ADORE Pakistani cuisine and trying out new recipes! I learned a lot from their website…I had no idea that spices lose their potency over time. Eeep….time to go clean out my spice cupboard lol :/

  41. andrea amy says

    Each meal usually includes an appetizer, main course, and small dessert. 🙂

  42. Stephen K says

    each box contains everything to make one three course meal. It would be something different for our family and sounds great.

  43. Jennifer L. says

    I learned that they are working on creating a vegetarian and vegan box now.

  44. kathy downey says

    I read that ChefButler recipes are always made by local chefs first, and then they are approved through taste testers,this is wonderful because you know you are always getting a good recipe

  45. Each box will serve four people

  46. All of their recipes are designed so that they can be made with minimal cooking utensils/appliances

  47. Michelle K says

    You can subscribe to receive a box every month or every other month

  48. The idea for ChefButler Box came out of our own frustrations when trying new recipes

  49. Stephanie LaPlante says

    I read that there are no vegetarian or vegan ChefButler Boxes at this time, but they are currently working on developing them. My mom would love a vegan one.

  50. ChristinaE says

    They offer High quality, fresh ingredients.

  51. I like that the recipes are included

  52. Debbie W says

    Once you have subscribed, ChefButler will deliver boxes containing the unique recipes, and high-quality dry ingredients and sauces needed to create a full meal.

  53. sschool2010 says

    That ParentsCanada has positive things to say about them.

  54. You get to do unique recipes each month with all the ingredients supplied to you!

  55. paulinemilner says

    Each box serves four people and they ship on the tenth of the month. Thank you for another super giveaway opportunity. Please continue with the terrific blogging.

  56. Surso S. says

    this is pretty cool i read that it comes with only one meal and all the ingredients and normally it's something you wouldnt think to make with ingredients that you cant find at normal groceries

  57. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    I read that one box will serve 4 or 2 with leftovers

  58. julie bolduc says

    That they severe 4 people

  59. hmrcarlson says

    You can get a 1, 3 or 6 month-subscription!

  60. Lori Bazan says

    They grind the spices for your ChefButler Box just before shipping so everything is ultra fresh!

  61. I like that the grind the spices right before shipped

  62. Each box serves 4 people.

  63. Brandee H says

    I really like the ethnic variety of their recipes and that you can gift a box.

  64. Victoria K says

    All of their ingredients are high quality, fresh, and authentic.

  65. Juliee Fitze says

    I learnt that it feeds four people and that if I don't like it I can cancel at any time.

  66. I would love to try chef butler by winning this prize! I read on their site that their recipes are tested by local chefs and tasted by tasters and that means the resulting meals are probably spot on. So want to try!

  67. Dana Tangen-Litt says

    Loved you post on ChefButler, the pictures were great, and the food looked amazing. Definitely inspires me to try making some Pakistani dishes for my family to try. I think the best thing you can share with your family from your kitchen, are the flavours from around the world. My dream is to travel around the world trying local dishes, but until then I will cook for my family and try new dishes from around the world. Exploring new flavours and sharing the experience. Thank you for the extra inspiration.

  68. I learned you can purchase 1, 3 and 6 month gift certificates and I actually purchased a 3 month gift for my parents!

  69. All prices include shipping and taxes, so there won't be any surprise charges

  70. I read that they will refund or replace damaged boxes if you contact them within 5 days of receipt. I think this is an awesome way to try new recipes and foods! yumm 🙂

  71. Each box can serve 4 people.

  72. Neil Anderson says

    They travelled the world learning how to make interesting dishes from local chefs, and have taken what they learned to develop o ChefButler recipes.

  73. Each box will serve four people (or two people with delicious leftovers).

  74. I learned there is nothing vegetarian at this time!

  75. carole b. says

    There are no vegetarian or vegan ChefButler Boxes at this time

  76. I learned that it comes in subscription gift packages of 1, 3, or 6 months.

  77. holly ogorman says

    You can purchase a subscription as a gift for someone

  78. You can receive boxes every month, or every other month.

  79. one box will serve 4 people

  80. Each month you receive a new meal

  81. Narinder Chana says

    Coconut Ladoo looks awesome.

  82. Brenda Penton says

    I've read that it has past and future recipes like butter chicken, chocolate rum balls, etc. Many of the recipes listed sound like things I would really enjoy. I also read it is enough for a serving of 4, which is perfect for my family.

  83. Katy Emanuel says

    I like the idea that every box is fully customizable so you can leave out ingredients you may not like.

  84. Crystal B says

    Each box serves 4 people.

  85. Gotta try this

  86. I learned that recipes are taste tested and you can input your own preferences.

  87. I read that they do not have vegan boxes

  88. I read that one box will serve four people and also they want to get vegetarian/vegan Chef Butler boxes in the future.

  89. Angela Mitchell says

    I learned that it is a Canadian company and that each meal will serve 4 people.

  90. Christy Martin says

    I didn't know that ground spices are only good for 6-12 months. I think this is a great idea for those want to try different ethnic foods at home and shopping for individual spices can be a challenge!

  91. Kayla Gilbert says

    I learned that the way ChefButler works, is they send you a high quality recipe in the mail with all the dry ingredients and then, using the shopping list provided, you purchase the fresh ingredients.

  92. Sounds interesting idea.

  93. Cool. Would like to try.

  94. Teresa Claire says

    Each meal includes an appetizer and dessert!

  95. it's a great concept created by chefs. thanks

  96. I LOVE Chef Butler boxes. My whole family looks for to it's arrival and then the meal. We all share the cooking process and has become a family monthly event. I have never been disappointed with Chef Butler and always impressed with every box!!

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