All meal kits from Home Chef are prepared with fresh ingredients right before they are sent to you. They will usually stay good in the fridge for two to four days. Check out the information on each specific box to check for any important consumption information. Whenever you are ready to eat your Home Chef meal after it's been delivered, just pop it into the microwave and you're good to go. All Home Chef meal kits are prepared by professional cooks who have gone through all the necessary precautions to make sure your meal has been prepared properly and to the highest standards expected in a professional kitchen.