Beehive Meals: The Best Dinner Decision Ever
(And Why My Son Tanner Is Now the Family’s Favorite Chef)
By Michelle Inkley | theglitzypear.com
Let me paint you a picture.
It’s 5:15 on a Tuesday. You just got home. Your brain is fried. Someone is asking what’s for dinner before you’ve even set your bag down. The fridge has ingredients that don’t go together, and the last thing you have energy for is standing over the stove for an hour.
Sound familiar?
I have been there more times than I can count. And I want to tell you about the thing that changed everything in our house.
It’s called Beehive Meals — and it is honestly one of the best decisions our family has made all year.
I’m not saying that lightly. I’m an organizer. I’m someone who had a system for dinner. Meal planning, grocery lists, and prepped ingredients in labeled containers. I was that person.
And I’m here to tell you: Beehive Meals is better than all of it.
In this post, I’m going to tell you exactly what Beehive Meals is, how it works, what we’ve been making, what it costs, and why one specific moment in our kitchen made me fall completely in love with this service. I’m also sharing how you can get your first box delivered straight to your door — anywhere in all 50 states.
What Is Beehive Meals?
Beehive Meals is a meal prep company that does something beautifully simple.
They plan the meals. They shop for the ingredients. They prep everything. They seal it, freeze it, and deliver it directly to your front door.
You get ten ready-to-cook freezer meals per order. Every single one comes with cooking instructions and nutritional information. All you have to do is cook and eat.
That’s it.
No grocery hauls. No chopping. No meal planning. No last-minute panic runs to the drive-through.
The company was founded in 2019 by Allyse Jackson, a Utah mom who understood the daily juggle of work, kids, and life — and the very real overwhelm of getting a home-cooked meal on the table every single night. She started small, listed her pre-made meals on social media, and within hours, people were sending her money.
That tells you everything you need to know about how badly families needed this.
Today, Beehive Meals ships to all 50 states, has won multiple Best of State awards, and has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 100 companies in the country. They have thousands of five-star reviews and a loyal following that is genuinely passionate about this service.
And now I understand exactly why.
The Moment I Knew We Were Hooked
I need to tell you about Tanner.
Tanner is our 31-year-old son. He has Down syndrome. He is also one of the funniest, most joyful humans I have ever known — and he has wanted to be in the kitchen with us for as long as I can remember.
The challenge has always been finding meals where he could genuinely participate. Most recipes have too many steps, too many variables, and too much room for things to go sideways. We’d end up with Tanner watching from the sidelines, which is the last place he wants to be.
Then Bryan started making the Beehive Meals Flat Top recipes on our outdoor griddle.
And something changed.
The steps are simple. Everything is already prepped and portioned. The instructions are clear and manageable. Bryan guides, Tanner does the work — and I get to set the table while the most incredible smells fill our kitchen.
Tanner is now cooking dinner for our family.
I don’t have words for what that means to me. We don’t just have a meal at the end of it. We have a memory. We have a moment. We have Tanner standing at that griddle with a spatula, proud as can be, serving dinner to the people he loves.
That alone would have made me a Beehive Meals customer for life.
But there’s so much more to love.
How Beehive Meals Works — Step by Step
I love a good system. And Beehive Meals has one of the most elegant, simple systems I have ever seen.
Here is exactly how it works:
Step 1: Choose Your Menu
Visit beehivemeals.com and browse the current monthly menu. You’ll pick from Classic, Gluten-Free, Protein+, or the new Flat Top Menu. Select your serving size — they offer multiple options to fit your family.
Step 2: Place Your Order
Order online. Pick your delivery window. Done. No complicated subscriptions, no confusing account setups.
Step 3: They Prep Everything
Beehive Meals handles all the planning, shopping, prepping, and packaging. Every meal is vacuum-sealed fresh, then frozen to lock in flavor and quality.
Step 4: It Arrives at Your Door
Your order ships in insulated packaging with dry ice to keep everything frozen during transit. You’ll receive tracking updates by text and email so you always know when dinner is arriving. Orders are processed in 1-3 business days and arrive 1-2 days after that.
Step 5: Pop It in the Freezer
When your box arrives, move everything to your freezer. You don’t even need to be home — meals stay frozen for several hours after delivery.
Step 6: Cook It When You’re Ready
Thaw your meal, follow the simple instructions, and cook. Slow cooker meals go in the crockpot in the morning and dinner is waiting when you get home. Flat Top meals cook in about 20 minutes on a griddle or skillet.
Step 7: Sit Down and Enjoy
Add a simple side — rice, pasta, a green salad — and you have a real, home-cooked dinner on the table without the chaos.
That’s the whole system. Beautiful, right?
Menu Options: What Can You Order?
This is one of my favorite things about Beehive Meals — there is genuinely something for every family.
Every month, the menu rotates with fresh selections, so dinner never feels repetitive. Here is what you can choose from:
Classic Menu
The original. Comforting, family-friendly slow cooker meals that everyone at the table will love — including your pickiest eaters. This month’s lineup includes hash brown casserole, Swedish meatballs, cheesy cauliflower soup, BBQ pork, cilantro lime chicken, chicken tortilla soup, bang bang chicken, chicken cordon bleu, honey chipotle chicken, and sausage marinara. Real food your family will ask for again.
Gluten-Free Menu
All the deliciousness of the Classic Menu, formulated without gluten. Perfect for families managing dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or variety.
Protein+ Menu
Higher protein options for families who are focused on nutrition and fitness goals. Same convenience, more macros.
Flat Top Menu (Our personal favorite)
Brand new and completely brilliant. Fresh-prepped, frozen meals designed for the flat top grill, skillet, or griddle. Dinner is ready in 20 minutes or less. This is the menu Tanner and Bryan cook together, and it has become our favorite weekend tradition.
Each menu comes with 10 meals and cooking instructions for each. You can also choose from multiple serving sizes so nothing goes to waste.
Which menu is right for you?
- I want classic comfort food my whole family will eat → Classic Menu
- Someone in my family has a gluten sensitivity → Gluten-Free Menu
- We’re focused on higher protein meals → Protein+ Menu
- I want fast weeknight dinners ready in 20 minutes → Flat Top Menu
- I want to try it all → Order one month at a time and rotate!
What Does Beehive Meals Cost?
Let’s talk numbers, because this is where Beehive Meals really surprises people.
Servings start at just $3.14 each.
Think about that for a second. You are getting a home-cooked, prepped, delivered, ready-to-cook meal for less than the price of a fast-food value menu item. No grocery trip. No prep time. No cleanup from chopping and measuring.
For most families, ten meals cover the majority of the month’s weeknight dinners. When you factor in the time saved, the gas money you don’t spend, and the drive-through trips you skip — Beehive Meals is genuinely one of the most budget-smart decisions you can make for your family.
Save even more with a subscription:
Sign up for monthly delivery and save 10% automatically. And here’s the part I love — you can change the frequency to every two or three months and still keep that 10% discount. No rigid commitment. No guilt. Pure flexibility.
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The Flat Top Menu — My Personal Favorite (Only in the Summer)
Can I just take a moment to gush about the Flat Top Menu?
When Beehive Meals launched this option, Bryan was immediately curious. He loves cooking on our outdoor flat top griddle — it’s become his Saturday ritual. The idea of having pre-prepped, frozen meals designed specifically for that cooking style? He was sold instantly.
And honestly, we didn’t expect to love it as much as we do.
The meals cook in 20 minutes or less. The flavors are incredible — the kind of sizzling, caramelized, restaurant-quality results you only get from a flat top or cast iron. And because everything is already prepped, there is virtually no mess in the kitchen.
This is also the menu that opened the door for Tanner to cook with us. The simplicity of the steps — season, cook, plate — gave him confidence and independence in a way that more complicated recipes never could.
If you have a flat top grill, a skillet, or a griddle, I cannot recommend this menu enough. It has genuinely become the highlight of our week.
Tip: The Flat Top meals also work beautifully in a cast-iron skillet on your stovetop or outdoor grill. You don’t need a full flat top setup to enjoy them — a good skillet does the trick perfectly.
Beehive Meals vs. Other Meal Delivery Services
I know what you might be thinking. There are a lot of meal delivery services out there. What makes Beehive Meals different?
I’ve tried a few. Here’s my honest take.
The biggest difference? With most meal kit services, you’re still doing a significant amount of cooking work. You’re still pulling out the cutting board. You’re still measuring spices. You’re still doing dishes from the prep.
With Beehive Meals, none of that exists. The work is done. You just cook and eat.
A few more things that set them apart:
- Everything is fully prepped — most kits still require chopping and measuring
- Freezer-ready — meal kits have to be cooked within days; these wait patiently in your freezer for whenever you need them
- Servings from $3.14 — most meal kits run $10-15+ per serving
- Ships to all 50 states with reliable tracking
- Genuinely picky-eater friendly — these are familiar, comforting flavors
- Flexible subscription — every one, two, or three months, and you keep the 10% discount
For a busy family — or honestly for anyone who wants more peace in their evening — that difference is everything.
Who Is Beehive Meals Perfect For?
In my experience, Beehive Meals is an absolute gift for:
- Busy moms who are done making dinner decisions by 5 pm
- Large families who need real, filling meals that stretch without stretching the budget
- Health-conscious families who want home-cooked quality without the prep
- Grandparents who want easy, delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen
- Gift-givers looking for something truly thoughtful and useful
- Families in transition — new baby, illness, surgery recovery, or just a hard season
- Families with special needs members who benefit from simplified, structured cooking steps
- Working women who want a home-cooked dinner without the weeknight crunch
If you see yourself in any of those categories — and honestly, most of us fit more than one — Beehive Meals was made for you.
Beehive Meals as a Gift — Yes, Really
Can we talk about gifting for a second?
I have given a lot of gifts in my life. And I can tell you from personal experience: a box of Beehive Meals is one of the most genuinely useful gifts you can give another person.
Think about who in your life could use this right now:
- The friend who just had a baby
- The neighbor is going through a health crisis
- The new couple is settling into their first home
- The family with a loved one in the hospital
- The mom who is running on empty
- The grandparents who deserve a break from cooking
Instead of a one-time casserole or a gift card that gets forgotten in a drawer, you’re giving someone multiple real meals — comfort and convenience that lasts for days and reminds them they are loved every single time they open the freezer.
Beehive Meals offers gift boxes and gift cards ready to ship directly to your recipient’s door. The packaging is lovely. The gesture is unforgettable.
Tip: Order a gift box for someone and include a handwritten note that says “dinner is on me this week.” I promise you — they will cry happy tears.
Common Questions Answered
Do I have to be home when my order arrives?
Nope! Your meals are packed to stay frozen for several hours after delivery. Just bring them inside and pop them in the freezer when you get home.
How long do the meals stay good in the freezer?
Beehive Meals recommends using your meals within three months for the best quality. Most families go through them well before that.
Are the meals really family-sized?
Yes — they offer multiple serving sizes to fit your family’s appetite. Whether you’re cooking for two or feeding a crew of six, there’s a size that works.
Can I customize my meals?
Each month, you choose your menu type (Classic, Gluten-Free, Protein+, or Flat Top). The specific meals are curated by the Beehive Meals team each month as part of their rotating selection.
Is there a subscription commitment?
No rigid commitment. You can order one-time or subscribe monthly. Subscribers save 10% and can adjust the frequency to every 1, 2, or 3 months.
Do they ship everywhere?
Yes! Beehive Meals ships to all 50 states. Orders are processed in 1-3 business days and arrive 1-2 days after that.
My Honest Pros and Cons
I promised you honesty. So here it is.
What I Love:
- Everything is prepped — zero chopping, zero measuring
- Rotating the monthly menu keeps things fresh and exciting
- Servings from $3.14 — genuinely budget-friendly
- Multiple menu types for different dietary needs
- Flat Top menu is an absolute game-changer
- Ships to all 50 states with reliable tracking
- Simple enough that Tanner can cook the meals with us
- Makes the most thoughtful, practical gift imaginable
- 10% subscription discount with flexible frequency
- Award-winning company with thousands of five-star reviews
A Few Things to Know:
- You can’t choose individual meals within a menu — the monthly selection is curated for you (I personally love this because it removes decision fatigue, but worth knowing)
- You’ll want some simple sides on hand — rice, pasta, salad — to round out the meal
- Plan to have freezer space ready for ten meals when your box arrives
Honestly? The “cons” list is short. And the pros list keeps growing the longer we use them.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Forgetting to clear freezer space
Before your first order arrives, do a quick freezer audit. You’ll need room for ten meals. This is also a great excuse to finally use up those mystery containers in the back.
Mistake #2: Waiting too long to thaw
Move your meal from the freezer to the fridge the night before you plan to cook it. Slow cooker meals especially benefit from being fully thawed before going in the crockpot.
Mistake #3: Not having sides ready
The meals are complete proteins and main dishes — you’ll want a simple side to round them out. Keep rice, pasta, and a salad kit on hand, and dinner comes together in minutes.
Mistake #4: Only ordering once
The rotating monthly menu is one of the best features. Each month brings new recipes and new favorites. One order will make you a subscriber — trust me.
How to Place Your First Order
Ready? Here’s exactly what to do:
- Click my link to order → MY LINK
- Browse the current monthly menu and choose your menu type — Classic, Gluten-Free, Protein+, or Flat Top
- Select your serving size
- Enter discount code THEGLITZYPEAR at checkout to save on your first order
- Enter your shipping address — they deliver to all 50 states
- Confirm your order and watch for your tracking notification
- Clear some freezer space and get excited — dinner is handled
That’s it. You just gave your evenings back to yourself.
Final Thoughts — From Our Table to Yours
Here’s what I want you to take away from all of this.
Beehive Meals isn’t just a dinner solution. It’s a gift you give yourself and your family. It’s the 5 o’clock exhale when you remember dinner is already handled. It’s Saturday afternoon on the griddle with someone you love. It’s the table set and candles lit because, for once, you had the time and the energy.
For us, it’s watching Tanner stand at that flat top with a spatula, serving dinner to his family with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.
That’s what a great meal system does. It doesn’t just feed people. It creates moments.
I want that for your family too.
👉 Try Beehive Meals today — use code THEGLITZYPEAR for your first order discount when you click → MY LINK
And when dinner is ready — when everyone sits down, and someone says “this is SO good, what did you make?” — come back and tell me about it in the comments. I want to hear your story.
XO, Michelle
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products our family personally uses and genuinely loves — and Beehive Meals is absolutely one of them.
