Overall, it is nice having October Kitchen as an option for prepped meals. I docked them one star because, even though all of the meals are edible, not all live up to the picture of the dish or the ingredients. As an example, the Chicken Piccata. It was Angel hair pasta, chicken and spinach. The sauce was beige in color but definitely not the tang of lemon and it didn't contain capers. If you have ever had this dish in a restaurant, you would not recognize this dish as the same. read more

"There was a girl in Portland Before the winter chill We used to go a-courtin' Along October hill" (Johnny Cash) We stopped in a few days ago and were very impressed by October Kitchen's variety, price, value, service, and most importantly, the quality of their foods, When you walk in you'll see a big menu board with today's listings, a freezer case and a refrigerated case loaded up with the foods. This made it pretty easy for us to review the menu and zero in on what we wanted, which was four items. Our server Anca was very pleasant and professional, and enhanced our entire consumer experience. We went with a small container of freshly made egg salad, a small container of grilled shrimp ($5), Meatballs with rice and vegetables ($13), and a frozen eggplant lasagna ($9). The egg salad was very good. Just egg and Light Hellman's Mayo and nothing else. It was a pretty much perfect batch, and a good convenient value at $5. The shelled "tail-on" grilled shrimp were five large nicely seasoned pieces that were delicious. We split the Asian Meatballs dish for dinner tonight. It was a big 19-ounce container with three Asian meatballs, rice, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots, squash, zucchini and scallions. A half portion was plentiful, the meatballs were excellent, and the sweet chili sauce added a zippy finishing touch. If the eggplant lasagna is half as good as the meatball dish, I'd be very happy. Some of the other intriguing listings we saw on their menu were Balsamic Shredded Beef, Turkey Cutlets with Fontina, Garlic Parmesan Flounder, Spanish Rice with Chicken & Shrimp, soups, salads, and desserts. Definitely worth your while to stop in and check out their grab and go goods. read more

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Just perfect for one person or 2. The variety is fantastic! I love the macaroni and cheese. The food is lightly seasoned so you can add more seasoning. Highly recommend! read more

A friend recommended we check out October Kitchen as a way to help us feed an elderly parent who just moved in with us (in-law apartment). This is such a great option to have in the freezer, when I know I won't be able to cook I can drop one of these flash frozen meals into the fridge the night before and the next day I can have it ready in minutes. My father in law is a rather picky eater, but he absolutely loves the meatloaf, pot roast and macaroni and cheese. I love that there's no commitment to a minimum number of meals, we can buy what we need, when we need it! Their prices are reasonable and the portions are perfect. We pick up our orders, but they do deliver and that charge is very reasonable. A great service we will definitely continue to use! read more

I used to really like October Kitchen but I don't know if they have some new chefs but although it's good it's just not the same in taste. Also the monthly menus always repeat with mostly the same meals in rotation and their comfort food section could use some new menu ideas. Their Mexican dishes are always good. I do appreciate their freezer sale however even though I have items in my cart for delivery there are times when they don't have it in stock when my meals are delivered which I find odd since it should be accounted for on the site. That is disappointing when I am looking forward to a particular item and it's not there. Overall the food is good and I appreciate the convenience. read more

I am handicapped and cannot prepare my own meals. I absolutely LOVE this place! the portions are large enough for me to have two meals. The food is delivered early in the day so I can get help getting it into my house. I have ordered fresh food, frozen food, standalone prot and even deserts. I'm hooked! read more

Food is delicious, low calories, low to no salt and freshly prepared by a Chef. Reasonably priced. You can pick up or have delivered. Customer service is great. I highly recommend. I love it. read more

I have been sending clients for years to October Kitchen....some with medical/ nutritional issues, some who don't have time or desire to cook nightly. All folks have been satisfied. As I have been as a Registered Dietitian in central CT. Great folks for the community as well. read more

My mom loves the convenience of getting some of the foods she grew up with; liver and onions...I like the fact that I can make sure she is getting the right nutrition and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. read more

First time at October Kitchen. Just a fabulous experience. The young woman who greeted me was so friendly and so proud and knowledgeable about the food items. I purchased shrimp and corn chowder and herb cod with spaghetti vegetable. Both items were so fresh and tasty, not over salted like many prepared items. The price was too good. I may never good again. I remember Paul from church many years ago and I always thought he was a kind person but he's not only kind he's a fabulous chef. read more

Very good selection of very tasty foods. Also cater to people on special diets. Meals can be delivered to your home on a weekly basis, and/or picked up at their location. There are no contracts so you can order as needed for home delivery, or you can purchase whatever and whenever you wish. Some meals are standard and others vary from time to time. Menus are both printed and online. Orders are taken both over the phone and online. read more

Very friendly and welcoming staff ! Awesome customer service. Always smiling (even under the mask) you can tell. The one stop on errand day that is never stressful. read more

First thing I want to say is that YELP SUCKS! They use a crappy algorithm to determine which reviews are "recommeded" or not. God only knows how this works because I can't get a good read on any business using their system. That being said we have been with October Kitchen for over 4 years. That in itself should tell you something. We order essentially every week we are home. The meals are excellent, tasty and wholesome. The menu changes, but there are specials that we look forward to like Candy Cane blondies, mango muffins, stuffed peppers, tortilla lasagne, eggplant anything, pulled pork. I love everything. We also stash meals in the freezer, and take them into work for lunch. The food is not over salted, so you can salt to your taste. Worth a try, especially for a busy household with kids! read more

I used this service for 9 months straight when my job was on overload with lots of overtime and a husband who just doesn't cook but can reheat. Loved the ordering, the food and the delivery!! The food variety was terrific and everything was tasty. My favorites were the salmon meals and the stews. I now use it occasionally as a convenience when life gets busy and have received gifts to October Kitchen from family members. read more

October Kitchen is truly is a wonderful place, and their staff - especially Stephanie, represents them well. I needed a food care package delivered to someone who just had a death in their family and the women I talked to at the restaurant couldn't have been nicer. They went out of their way to include a note card and ice blanket just in case the recipient wasn't home. And the food sounds delicious! They even had breakfast muffins and cookies besides cake and pie. I couldn't be more impressed as they called me when the food was picked up and I already have an email copy of my receipt. What a refreshing experience - they have my highest regard :) read more

This place is a god send for anyone who wants to eat healthy. I tell people how wonderful it is all the time. They will answer any question you have and only use the freshest ingredients. All the nutritional information is listed. read more

Excellent place for prepared meals . They are made very healthy with minimum salt which I prefer. If you are looking to eat healthy and get nutritious meals ready to go this is the place to be. Their menu changes each week as well and seem to have items that I always enjoy ! read more

I am so thankful for October Kitchen, making my busy life easier when it comes to cooking. I have been a returning customer for 5 years. The food is delicious and my mind is at ease knowing I am eating healthy, nutritious meals. I am lucky not to have food allergies, but the chef caters to your every need; all you need to do is ask. Will return soon. read more

Just like Mom's home cooking. Great menu with lots of choices. I have tried quite a few different items and they have all been consistently great. Best idea ever... read more

This place has been a godsend. So many reasons this works for me: 1. I recently lost 40 lbs (juice fasting ) and needed a way to eat good healthy well balanced meals. I have not gained a pound since finding October kitchen meals. 2. Price: I don't like to cook and sometimes I don't have time. So often I would do fast food or eat out to avoid fast food. Well the fast food while slightly cheaper left me hungry because it was devoid of nutrition and the eating out kept me eating more and in the poor house. 3. Variety : while I have my favorites (tomato pie is the best!) I have not had this variety at home in years (probably never). 4. Portion control: the single meals are the perfect size for me. I don't over eat and at under 500 calories it's perfect. 5. Healthy: meals are tasty and many are gluten free. Not eating bread and gluten has certainly been helpful in maintaining my weight loss and has also given me energy to power through workouts. 6. Great customer service! Everyone is so helpful and happy. I tend to want happy people cooking my food. :-) I could go on but I won't. Truth is, I don't like every meal I've tried but i have taken a lot of risk trying foods i never had so that's completely understandable. Some foods you may not like. But that happens for me few and far between. I highly recommend and you won't be disappointed. Jeff H read more

Started this service after coming home after a long hospitalization. Their info was given to me by my home nursing service so I called. Very impressed with the prices the variety offered and the lady on phone. Called back next day with my order and never looked back. Their entrees are plentiful and tasty and do not forget the sandwich fixings . Oooh and the yummy desserts. Long story short order soon and often!!!!!! You won't regret it. read more

Someone told me of this place for meals for my Senior Citizen mom. We went in to check it out. There were like 4 other people there and the sales area is very, very small. A good selection of meals but somewhat pricey . $7.50 for a one person dinner. $15, for bigger meals,. I took a chance and bought the Shepard's pie. When I went to eat it , it was very dry . It really wasn't as good as I had heard. I will not be a returning customer read more

Love this place! Wide variety of meals to choose from each week. Everything I've ordered has always been extremely tasty. All healthy options. I don't have to worry about cooking when I get home from work or resort to take out. I know I'm paying for the convenience but it's absolutely worth it. Excellent customer service too. Really nice and attentive people. read more

We really like the food and the service. We got started with October Kitchen when my wife was dealing with cancer in 2015. And now we use them anytime we know we are going to have a crazy week. They're not perfect, but they work hard at providing good food and good service, at a good price. read more

"Paul provides the highest quality dishes for your family, and you, that are not only good for you, but great tasting. He's an excellent chef and his meals are well thought out and a no-brainer for anyone looking for healthy choices. His commitment to quality dishes and consistent meals are why I WILL BE a returning customer! Not only does he provide a convenient delivery service to your loved ones, or you, he now has in-store pickup for those who want to grab something healthy and delicious on their way home too!" read more

Chef Finney always wanted to cook great food and now he created the opportunity to work for clients directly in their own kitchens. He created thousands of menus and dishes to his clients' specifications and was able to enhance many people's lives by removing dinnertime stresses and improve their health with honest nourishment. Chef Finney has spent the last 10 years cooking in clients homes on a routine basis. Every day beginning with a trip to the market for the ingredients needed each day and then he set up shop at the client's kitchen. Chef Finney brought his own tools and equipment and left each client with a refrigerator full of delicious meals and a sparkling kitchen cleaner than he found it. Now October Kitchen has expanded to include weekly delivered meal service. read more

I had been buying the potluck for several months. I react to MSG. It causes serious heart arrhythmia and severe headache. I ate half of one stir fry dish and was extremely ill from MSG. I was lucky I only ate half or I would have been in the hospital. I threw out the other stir fry dish that I had. I called to tell October Kitchen about my experience. I was told that Tamari soy sauce had been used. I was told to be more careful, because the website did say "soy" was in the meal. I was not happy. First, MSG is not "soy." MSG is not found in traditionally processed soy foods. It is not found in Edensoy or any Eden brand traditional soy product. Free glutamic acid or MSG is formed as a result of alkaline processing techniques using hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide or lye. This process is referred to as hydrolysis. It involves boiling of soy or other protein containing foods in large vats with acid and then neutralizing it with caustic soda. When protein-containing foods are processed using hydrolysis it frees amino acids and if strong alkalines are used, it produces free glutamic acid or MSG. Japanese Tamari is very high in free glutamates. This stuff is the puddle left over from making miso. So, don't just say "soy," say "soy sauce" or more particularly "tamari soy sauce." How about an even more clear "may contain MSG"? Second, thank you for telling me I should be more careful when ordering from your website. I tolerate ordinary soy products very well. I did not have a soy allergy. I react to MSG. I was insulted. Third, they should have at least offered to replace the meals, said they would tell the chef or to even show some concern. In the future, I will be more careful and not take any chances. I will not be returning customer. read more

The food was good and the convenience can't be beat. I've dealt with two people there and one person was over the top friendly and willing to help. The other person was helpful but didn't seem to care as much. The website is not user friendly. Despite trying to follow the directions on the page I ended up with the wrong order. It might be worth e-mailing or calling in your order to make sure it is done correctly. read more

We have the meals delivered to my in laws every week. They love the ease and the taste. We are happy that we can help them from afar. The service is excellent. read more

Service is great, food is even better. Used their deliveries for months at a time and really took the guess work out of eating and super helpful from time and portion control stand point. read more

Always fresh wonderful dishes prepared by amazing chefs! We will return!

My mom and dad have faced some serious health issues in the past few years, which has limited their ability to prepare healthy meals for themselves. The meals are fresh, well balanced, and easy to heat. There is always a great variety available, and the fact that they deliver makes it such a great option for my parents. I feel better knowing that they have a hot meal every night, and a few tucked away in the freezer! The staff is always ready to answer questions when my mom calls. I recommend this service to anyone who worries that their folks might not be eating as healthy as they could be. Thanks October kitchens! read more

Love them for me, my parents and my patients. Whether you want daily meals or an occasional large purchase, you will love the variety, the flavor and the quality of the food. I highly recommend you try October Kitchen. read more