MELINA'S MEALS
Real food to make your life easier.
Weekly prepared meals delivered in reusable glass containers.Balanced. Practical.
Designed for real life.
Why Melina’s Meals
Real food
No ultra-processed products
No flavor enhancers
Balanced structure
Inspired by the Brazilian
prato feito — simple and complete
Practical rhythm
Order weekly
What’s inside each meal
Each portion weighs
approximately 500g and follows
a balanced structure:
50% vegetables & greens
25% grains, roots or tubers
25% legume
(or 12.5% legume+ 12.5% animal protein)
One portion = 500g
Designed as one full meal per portion.
Delivered fresh
Refrigerate up to 3 days (including delivery day)
Heat in oven, airfryer or microwave
Instructions included on every container
Reusable glass containers
Deposit system = €30 refundable.
Returned clean
on your next delivery.
Circular. Practical. Responsible.
Simple weekly rhythm
Menu goes live on Friday
We release the menu with 5 dishes available for the upcoming delivery, so you have time to plan.
Order by Friday
Orders stay open until Friday night. Choose your package and dishes anytime during the week.
Delivered the following Tuesday
Delivery takes place Tuesday 15:00–19:00. You’ll receive an SMS on the day with an approximate time window.
Local delivery in Amsterdam and Amstelveen.
Choose your weekly package
€11 per portion – Plant-based meals
€15 per portion – Animal protein meals
Your total depends on your selection within the package.
12 Portions
12 × 500g meals
Up to 4 different dishes.
Covers a household throughout the week.
16 Portions
16 × 500g meals
Up to 5 different dishes.
Designed for families or shared households.
Dish selection is confirmed by email after purchase, according to your package limits.
Delivery: €8.50 (free for 12 or 16 portions)
€30 refundable container deposit charged on first order only.
Current week menu
Week orders close every Thursday at 23:59.
Week 16
Delivery Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Ordering Window: Saturday, 11 April – Friday, 17 April 2026 23:59
Order window closes in: 3d 20h 31m
Frango ensopado
Braised chicken prepared with veggetables , rice - brazilian style & "carioca" brown beans
Oven roasted Picanha
Oven roast-beef picanha, Rice & Black eyed peas salad
Roasted cod with potatoes
Roasted Cod with Potatoes, Tomatoes, olives & chickpeas salad
Herbed Potato & Spinach Gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes baked with spinach and a light cheese cream, butter beans in tomato and thyme sauce, and radish and rucola salad.
Roasted Cauliflower steak
Roasted Cauliflower steak with Tahini sauce, Rice & Black beans with roasted aubergine.
All meals are approximately 500g per portion and structured with vegetables, grains or roots, and legumes.
Full ingredient and allergen details are available on the product page and labeled on containers.
Past weeks menus
Week 15
Delivered: 14 Apr 2026 (past)
Orange & Thyme Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken with orange and thyme, served with leek rice, creamy white beans, roasted carrots, and green beans.
Meatballs in Lentils and tomato Sauce
Homemade meatballs in lentils and tomato Sauce served with Potato Purée & Roasted Courgette.
Herb-Crusted Salmon & Chickpea Vinaigrette
Herb-Crusted Salmon, Sweet Potato, Sauteé spinach & Chickpea Vinaigrette.
Roasted Vegetable Rice with adzuki & Ginger
Roasted Vegetable Rice served with adzuki beans in ginger and soy sauce.
Roasted Bellpepper stuffed
Roasted Bellpepper stuffed with brown beans and farofa with chayote and carrot salad.
Week 14
Delivered: 7 Apr 2026 (past)
Chicken Stroganoff with mushrooms
Chicken Stroganoff with mushrooms (light cream), Rice, Peas, carrots and onions & green salad
Baked beef kibbeh, rice and lentils
Baked beef kibbeh, rice and lentils, roasted bell pepper spread & carrots
Salmon and veggies Teriyaki, Rice & edamame
Salmon and veggies Teriyaki, Rice & edamame
Omellet & Veg Traybake
Omellet & Veg Traybake, Rice & Tomato with Chickpeas salad
Sweet Potato mash, lentils with roasted pepper & Greens Bowl
Sweet Potato mash, lentils with roasted pepper & Greens Bowl
Week 13
Delivered: 30 Mar 2026 (past)
Frango ensopado - chicken stew
Chicken stew with cabbage and pumpkin, Rice & Black Beans
Beef Stroganoff with mushrooms
Beef Stroganoff with mushrooms (light cream), Rice, Peas, carrots and onions & green salad
Roasted Pork Loin, sweet potatoes & lentils
Roasted Pork Loin with carrots, Caramelized Sweet Potato & Lentils with kale
Carioca beans with Rice & Roasted celeriac “steak”
Carioca beans (brown beans) with Rice, Roasted celeriac “steak”, courgette & Greens salad
Red Lentil with Beetroot Stew, Rice & Brussel sprouts
Red Lentil with Beetroot Stew, Rice & Brussel sprouts
Week 12
Delivered: 24 Mar 2026 (past)
Lemon Chicken stew, Rice & Beans
Lemon chicken with carrots, curcuma rice & white beans with sautéed green beans.
Beef Picadinho, Cassava & Black Beans
Beef Picadinho with cassava, black beans with roasted beetroot and collard greens.
Cod, Potatoes & chickpea
Stewed Cod, tomato, onion and olives, roasted potatoes & courgette and chickpea salad.
Vegetable & Cheese Filo pie with chickpea salad
Baked filo pastry pie filled with seasonal vegetable and cheese, served with roasted carrots, chickpea and a fresh green salad.
Cauliflower & tahini, Lentils & Rice
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce, lentils and rice, aubergine salad.
Upcoming week menus
Week 17
Delivery Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Ordering Window: Friday, 17 April – Friday, 24 April 2026 23:59
Chicken with Okra
Chicken with Okra, collard greens, Rice & Black Beans
Beef Picadinho
Braised beef, rice & black beans with roasted veggies.
Roasted pork loin & lentils
Orange Roasted Pork Loin, Sweet Potato & Lentil
Carioca Beans, Orka & Pumpkin
Carioca Beans, Orka & Pumpkin, Garlic oil pasta & Kale
Black beans & Beetroot Stew
Black beans & Beetroot Stew with Rice & collard greens stir fry
FAQ
Ordering & Deadlines
Is this a subscription?
No. You order week by week. There is no automatic renewal or recurring charge.
Until when can I place my order?
Orders close every Thursday at 23:59 for delivery the following Tuesday.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Orders can be modified or cancelled until Thursday at 23:59.
After that, production is scheduled and changes are no longer possible.
Delivery
When will I receive my order?
Deliveries take place on Tuesdays between 15:00 and 19:00.
You will receive a message on the day of delivery with a time window.
Where do you deliver?
We currently deliver in Amsterdam and Amstelveen.
What happens if I’m not home?
Please ensure someone is available to receive the order.
If delivery fails, additional delivery fees may apply or you will have to pick up at our production kitchen in Houthavens.
Containers & Deposit
Why is there a €30 deposit?
Meals are delivered in reusable glass containers.
A €30 refundable deposit is charged on your first order only.
From your second order onwards, no additional deposit is required, as containers are exchanged at each delivery.
How does the container exchange work?
Clean containers are collected during your next delivery and replaced with your new order.
As long as containers are returned, no further deposit payments are necessary.
What happens if I stop ordering?
If you decide to stop ordering, all containers must be returned.
Once returned in good condition, your €30 deposit will be refunded.
What happens if a container is damaged or lost?
If a container is broken, lost, or not returned, the replacement cost will be deducted from your deposit.
Containers returned in unsuitable condition may incur a cleaning fee.
Storage & Food
How long do meals stay fresh?
Meals should be refrigerated immediately after delivery.
Store at 3–7°C and consume within 3 days, including the delivery day.
For best quality, keep containers sealed until heating.
How do I heat the meals?
Meals can be heated in oven, airfryer or microwave.
Heating instructions are included on each container.
Are ingredients and allergens listed?
Yes. Full ingredient and allergen information is available in the weekly menu and labeled on the containers.
Storage & Food
Payments & Communication
How does payment work?
Payment is processed in full at the time of ordering via our secure online checkout.
After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation email with your order details.
How will I receive updates?
All communication regarding your order will be sent by email.
If needed, we may contact you regarding delivery timing, container returns, or order clarification.