What is it?
Delightful Dinners Ltd. is a “meal assembly kitchen.” We offer a fresh new way to help you enjoy delicious home cooked meals and simplify your life. We help minimize time spent planning, shopping, preparing and cleaning. We offer sessions, as well as Pick Up. Pick Up allows you to pre-order meals and we do the assembly work for you.

Do I have to come into the store to make meals?
Absolutely not. We understand that sometimes sparing even two hours is tough. You can select a pick up time from our calendar and pre-order your meals. We’ll do the work for you. Pre-ordering meals ensures we have what you want when you want it and you can count on them being ready when you stop by.

Why are Delightful Dinners Ltd. meals so affordable?
Because of our buying power, Delightful Dinners Ltd. can substantially cut your food budget, while still saving you time and energy. Our meals are very reasonably priced at around $3-4 per serving. That’s less than you would pay for a child’s meal at a fast food restaurant. The average person reports spending just over $5 when doing the shopping and preparation themselves. And when you factor in the extensiveness of your grocery list for all the ingredients of 12 main course meals, the waste of unused ingredients, and the time to shop, chop and clean up, there is no doubt what a savings and convenience this really is.

How are you different than the other stores
Delightful Dinners Ltd. food is second to none. From fresh cuts of meat and homemade spice blends, you’ll notice the quality every step of the way. Our philosophy is simple: maximum flavor, healthier choices and no preservatives. The biggest difference you’ll notice is the in store experience. You’ll enjoy creating your meals in our custom kitchen as much as you’ll enjoy serving your dinner time masterpieces. We provide an escape from the chaos of daily life. Just like dinner, your trip to our store should be an experience that’s as fun as it is efficient.

How can I request a donation for my local charity or school?
As a family owned company with a conscience, our mission is to be recognized as a valuable community partner. Giving back to people and organizations in need is as important to us as helping put a great meal on the table. We take pride in supporting local schools, churches, hospitals and other non profit organizations.

We encourage non-profit and educational institutions to sign up for our fundraising program. As part of this program, Delightful Dinners Ltd. will give back 5% on select sales from referrals made by your organization. You’re encouraged to contact us as far in advance from your event as possible. We’ll consider all requests and respond if possible. Please send your request to Fundraising@DelightfulDinnersLtd.com .

About The Food

What do you do in the store to assure food safety?

Our store meets or exceeds all county health department and FDA food regulations. You will be trained in basic food safety during your first session, gloves are made available to all customers, food consumed by others is never touched by the customer, and all cooking instructions comply with the food safety guidelines.

We have food allergies in our family, can I still come in?

One of the great things about Delightful Dinners Ltd. is that you can customize meals the way you like them. Most people with allergies will have no problem in our store. Please tell us about your allergy concerns and we will help guide you to the best menu choices for your family. If somebody you will be serving food to is allergic to an ingredient, please choose another dish from the menu since we cannot be held responsible for allergic reactions.

How do I thaw and cook my food at home?
Once frozen, the typical full size entree will require approximately 24-48 hours in your refrigerator to thaw completely. Never thaw your meals on the kitchen counter, they will be highly susceptible to bacterial growth. We also discourage thawing your meals in the microwave. If you thaw food in the microwave, cook it right away. Unlike food thawed in a refrigerator, microwave-thawed foods reach temperatures that encourage bacterial growth.

The Order Process

How do I reserve a spot in a session?
The easiest and fastest way to reserve a spot in a session is to use our website, DelightfulDinnersLtd.com . First time users will create a profile when they login, however we don't require you to login until you are ready to pay for and reserve your session. Our online process will walk you through choosing entrees, service selections, and payment options, you will log in along the way.

If you have problems placing your order online, feel free to email us at Info@DelightfulDinnersLtd.com or call us at 631-486-6346 for help. You can also call the store or walk-in to place your order.

How come you stop taking reservations a couple days before the session?
We place food orders several days prior to our schedule session—ordering just what you need to make the meals you order. We require at least 3 days advance notice for cancellations and leave our sessions open until 48 hours prior, therefore you might find a session available online three days before the session. You are welcome to call our store if a session says it is closed out to find out if we can accommodate your order or had a cancellation.

What is Delights To Go?
We understand that sometimes sparing even two hours is tough. You can select a pick up time from our calendar and pre-order meals. We’ll do the work for you. Pre-ordering meals ensures we have what you want when you want it and you can count on them being ready when you stop by. We also offer a changing supply of fresh ready to cook and frozen (thaw before cooking) entrees you can walk in and pick up on your way home from work or anytime during our regular business hours. There is a $2.50 assembly fee per entree.

Can I order meals to go that I want you to make for me online?
Yes. This is called PIck Up.

What if I need to reschedule or make a change to my order?
Because we place food orders several days prior to the session, we require at least 3 days advance notification to reschedule your session and apply a credit towards a future session. If you must cancel within 72 hours prior to your session, we will be happy to assemble your meals for you. If you do not make the necessary arrangements or notify us in advance of your session, you will be charged in full. To cancel a session, please contact the store by telephone at 631-486-6346.

We will make every effort to accommodate last minute ingredient and entrée changes. However, priority for meals and ingredients will be given to those individuals who have requested modifications more than 3 days in advance.

In Store Assembly Session

Can I bring someone with me?
Delightful Dinners Ltd. is happy to let two persons share a session. Because space is at a premium, we only ask that if we have a full session you stay together at each recipe station or only have one person attend and do the actual assembling. There is no additional fee for split sessions. If you’re splitting meals with a friend only one of you needs to order the menu selections.

Can I bring my child with me?
Cooking with your child is a great way to spend some quality time together, and they might even learn a thing or two in the process. Because we are a commercial kitchen, children under 12 can not participate. Because space is a premium, we only ask that if we have a full session you stay together at each recipe station.

What should I wear?
Comfort is key. You’ll spend most of the two hour session moving from station to station and preparing your meals. We’ll provide aprons to cover up your clothes to help minimize mess, but wearing comfortable shoes and clothes are encouraged.

What should I bring?
You will need to bring a large cooler in which to transport your food home. Wheeled coolers are a great option. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as you will be moving around preparing your meals. We provide everything else! This includes aprons, plastic gloves and the food packaging needs for your meals.

How long will it take?
It usually takes 5 to 10 minutes to make a full size entrée. Typical 8 or 12 meal sessions last 1 ½ - 2 hours. This will depend upon the number of items your making and the speed at which you work. You don’t need to rush—enjoy your time with us. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your meals go together.

Can I split my meals into smaller portions?
Absolutely! Each entrée serves 4-6 adults, depending on their appetites. If this is too much food for your family, feel free to split entrees into two meals serving 2-3. Note that some entrees, for instance crock pot meals, can’t be split into two meals.

Once You’re Home

What happens when I get home?
After a session, you will take home your meals ready to be frozen. Then all you have to do is safely thaw the food and cook using the easy directions provided. You might decide to keep a couple of entrees in the refrigerator to eat instead of freezing. To ensure freshness, be sure not to leave your meals in the refrigerator for more than 2 days.

Private Parties

What is a private party?
Everything’s more fun with friends. Delightful Dinners Ltd. is no exception. Delightful Dinners Ltd. hosts a wide variety of private functions. We love to see baby/bridal showers, girl’s night out, corporate team building events, couple nights or just about any gathering. We will be happy to reserve a session for you and your friends. Private sessions for groups of 8 or more are just the way to make the most out of a gathering with friends. And take advantage of our outstanding host incentives. Please send your requests to Parties@DelightfulDinnersLtd.com or call us at 631-486-6346.

Do I have to pay for all my guests when I select my party date?
No. You only pay for your own session. Everyone else will sign up and register on their own by selecting your party session from the calendar and using the party password you provide them. If you are interested in a team building, corporate or other type of session where you would like to pay for the meals for all your guests, please contact us to make arrangements.

Gift Certificates

Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes! The gift of time is precious, and our gift certificates are perfect for every occasion- holidays, showers, birthdays and more. Our gift certificates can be redeemed for any of our products or sessions. To purchase a gift certificate e-mail us at GiftCertificates@DelightfulDinnersLtd.com or call us at 631-486-6346.

How do I purchase a gift certificate?
You can purchase a gift certificate online and have it sent via email immediately.

How do I redeem a gift certificate?
To redeem a gift certificate, follow the same steps you would for any of our sessions. After choosing a session date, and the meals you'd like to order, on the “Check Out” page you will enter the code from your gift certificate in the field at the bottom. You can also walk in and redeem your gift certificate to buy pre-made Delights To Go entrees.

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