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What do users actually get with the Frive? These 153 features & details — including general information, meal options, ingredients & quality & nutrition & health — explain a lot.

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General Information

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Meal Options

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Ingredients & Quality

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Nutrition & Health

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Preparation & Cooking

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Packaging & Sustainability

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Delivery & Availability

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Technology & Platform

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Pricing & Value

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Customer Service & Support

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Frive
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Frive is a meal delivery service offering chef-prepared, 100% natural meals ready in three minutes. Their menu includes a variety of dishes designed to support health and well-being. It's perfect for individuals seeking nutritious meals with minimal preparation time.

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General Information 11

Frive Cuisine Focus

What is the cuisine focus?

55 Frive 0 Votes Asian, Mediterranean, Global

40 Meal Delivery Services in this range American, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Global, Mexican, Greek, Tex-Mex, New England, Southwestern, Portuguese, North African, Latin American, Caribbean

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The menu also includes British-inspired comfort dishes such as chicken tikka and beef bowls; rotating 40+ global meals weekly.

Identifies the main cuisines featured.

Frive Released Year

When was the service first launched?

63 Frive 0 Votes 2016

55 Meal Delivery Services in this range 2015

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Frive began delivering meals closer to 2020 per UK business and media records, though early development likely started in 2016.

Indicates the year the meal delivery service was launched or began operations. Helps users understand company experience and reliability.

Frive Certifications

What certifications are held?

78 Frive 0 Votes HACCP

52 Meal Delivery Services in this range None

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Frive operates under BRC-aligned food-safety principles; no official HACCP certificate listed publicly.

Lists certifications earned by the service.

Frive Company Headquarters Location

Where is the company headquartered?

66 Frive 0 Votes Essex, England, UK

65 Meal Delivery Services in this range New York, New York, USA

States where the main office is located.

Frive Awards and Recognition

What awards has it received?

25 Frive 0 Votes The UK’s Highest-Rated Ready-to-Eat Meals, GQ, Vogue, Women's Health, Glamour, Cosmopolitan

32 Meal Delivery Services in this range None

Lists industry awards or recognitions.

Frive Service Name

What is the service name?

63 Frive 0 Votes Frive

74 Meal Delivery Services in this range Blue Apron

The official name of the meal delivery service.

Meal Options 18

Frive Premium Upcharge Options

Are there premium add-ons?

71 Frive 0 Votes Steakhouse Cuts, Seafood, Specialty Proteins

32 Meal Delivery Services in this range None

Extra cost meal options.

Frive Meal Categories

What meal categories exist?

52 Frive 0 Votes Gourmet, Healthy, Quick Meals, Low-calorie

45 Meal Delivery Services in this range Comfort Food, Gourmet, Healthy, Quick Meals, Low-calorie

The type or category of meals offered.

Frive Number of Meal Plans Available

How many meal plans are available?

38 Frive 0 Votes 3

54 Meal Delivery Services in this range 5

Count of different plans offered.

Frive Portion Size Options

What portion sizes are offered?

28 Frive 0 Votes Single

40 Meal Delivery Services in this range Single, Couple, Family

Available portion sizes.

Frive Meal Variety per Week

How many unique meals per week?

45 Frive 0 Votes 40+

43 Meal Delivery Services in this range 15

Number of unique meal choices per week.

Frive Seasonal Menus

Are seasonal menus included?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If seasonal dishes are added.

Ingredients & Quality 16

Frive Organic Ingredients

Are organic ingredients offered?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Around 3–27 % of each meal’s ingredients are organic—fresh UK vegetables and ethically farmed proteins.

Whether organic produce or proteins are available.

Frive Locally Sourced Produce

Are ingredients locally sourced?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Ingredients sourced from trusted UK growers to ensure freshness and reduce food miles.

If produce is sourced from local farms.

Frive Grass Fed Meat

Is grass fed meat available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Sourced under Red Tractor assurance, meaning high-welfare British farms; not always 100% grass-fed but responsibly raised.

Whether meat options are grass fed.

Frive Wild Caught Seafood

Is seafood wild caught?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Most seafood (salmon, seabass, prawns) is responsibly farmed, not wild-caught—ASC-certified for sustainability.

Whether seafood is wild caught.

Frive Freshness Guarantee

Is there a freshness guarantee?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Meals prepared within 48 hours before delivery; packaging keeps food fresh for 24 hours unrefrigerated in transit.

If a freshness guarantee is included.

Frive Ingredient Shelf Life

What is the ingredient shelf life?

6 days 0Votes
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34.6 days (Average)

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Equals roughly 144 hours of refrigerated freshness—longer than most supermarket prepped meals.

How long ingredients last once delivered.

Nutrition & Health 20

Frive Calorie Information Per Meal

What is the average calorie count per meal?

400 kcal 0Votes
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463.59 kcal (Average)

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Meals range between 400–650 kcal, roughly 1,675–2,720 kJ—similar to one balanced lunch portion for active adults.

Average calories per meal.

Frive Nutrition Labels

Are nutrition labels included?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

Whether meals include full nutrition labels.

Frive Macronutrient Breakdown

What macronutrient details are included?

48 Frive 0 Votes Protein, Carbs, Fat

46 Meal Delivery Services in this range Protein, Carbs, Fat

Breakdown of macronutrient info.

Frive Low Calorie

Are low calorie options available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If low calorie meals are offered.

Frive Low Carb

Are low carb options available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If low carb meals are available.

Frive High Protein

Are high protein meals available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If high protein meals are offered.

Preparation & Cooking 20

Frive Average Prep Time

What is the average prep time?

3 minutes 0Votes
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9.66 minutes (Average)

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Equivalent to about the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee; just reheat and serve.

Average time to prepare ingredients.

Frive Average Cook Time

What is the average cook time?

3 minutes 0Votes
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13.28 minutes (Average)

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Based on a 900 W microwave—adjust slightly if your appliance runs hotter or cooler.

Average cooking time required.

Frive Total Meal Time

What is the total meal time?

3 minutes 0Votes
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18.32 minutes (Average)

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Ready-to-eat format—no chopping or plating required; perfect for quick lunches or gym recovery meals.

Combined prep and cooking time.

Frive Instruction Clarity

How clear are the cooking instructions?

86 Frive 0 Votes Visual, Step By Step

47 Meal Delivery Services in this range Simple, Step By Step

Quality of recipe instructions.

Frive Leftovers Usability

How usable are leftovers?

98 Frive 0 Votes Good Next Day

95 Meal Delivery Services in this range Good Next Day

How well meals hold up as leftovers.

Frive Required Kitchen Equipment

What kitchen equipment is required?

18 Frive 0 Votes Knife, Cutting Board

24 Meal Delivery Services in this range Knife, Cutting Board, Pots, Pans

Equipment required to prepare meals.

Packaging & Sustainability 13

Frive Recyclable Packaging

Is the packaging recyclable?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Made from BPA-free trays and paper-based insulation—fully recyclable curbside in most UK councils.

Whether packaging is recyclable.

Frive Biodegradable Packaging

Is biodegradable packaging used?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Some soft-film components degrade naturally; reduces landfill waste versus traditional meal trays.

Whether packaging materials are biodegradable.

Frive Packaging Disposal Instructions

Are packaging disposal instructions included?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

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Boxes, trays, and lids are fully recyclable; ice-gel packs can be emptied into the sink and bag recycled as LDPE #4 plastic.

If disposal or recycling instructions are provided.

Frive Compostable Packaging

Is the packaging compostable?

No 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

Whether packaging can be composted.

Frive Minimal Packaging

Is minimal packaging used?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If packaging is designed to reduce waste.

Frive Ice Pack Recyclability

Are ice packs recyclable?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

Whether ice packs can be recycled.

Delivery & Availability 17

Frive Delivery Fee

What is the delivery fee?

18 Frive 0 Votes $6

15 Meal Delivery Services in this range $0

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Official pricing is £6 per delivery ($7.50 USD), free for orders above £30–£40.

Cost of delivery.

Frive Free Delivery Threshold

What is the free delivery threshold?

58 Frive 0 Votes $50

43 Meal Delivery Services in this range None

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The free-delivery threshold is £40 for 3-day plans or £30 ($37 USD) for larger weekly plans.

Order value for free shipping.

Frive Delivery Coverage Area

What is the delivery coverage area?

98 Frive 0 Votes Nationwide

88 Meal Delivery Services in this range Nationwide

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Covers mainland UK only; excludes Northern Ireland and islands such as Orkney and the Isle of Man.

Where the service can deliver.

Frive Delivery Days Available

How many delivery days are available?

4 days 0Votes
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5.62 days (Average)

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Deliveries offered Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday—timed for mid-week or weekend resets.

Number of delivery days per week.

Frive Delivery Time Accuracy

What is the delivery time accuracy?

95 % 0Votes
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93.53 % (Average)

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The courier tracking ensures near-perfect reliability; real-time notifications via app and text.

Accuracy percentage of on time deliveries.

Frive Regional Availability

Which regions are covered?

78 Frive 0 Votes Mainland UK

68 Meal Delivery Services in this range Continental U.S.

Regional delivery availability.

Technology & Platform 14

Frive Website Ordering

Can orders be placed on the website?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If orders can be placed directly on the website.

Frive Mobile App Ordering

Can orders be placed via mobile app?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If ordering is available through a mobile app.

Frive Mobile App Availability

On which platforms is the app available?

88 Frive 0 Votes iOS, Android

76 Meal Delivery Services in this range iOS, Android

Platforms where the mobile app is available.

Frive Push Notifications

Are push notifications available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If the app provides order or update alerts.

Frive Voice Assistant Integration

Which voice assistants are supported?

0 Frive 0 Votes None

54 Meal Delivery Services in this range Alexa, Google Assistant

Supported voice assistant platforms.

Frive Smartwatch Integration

Is smartwatch integration available?

No 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If apps integrate with smartwatches.

Pricing & Value 11

Frive Price Per Serving

What is the price per serving?

18 Frive 0 Votes $5,93–$11,67

54 Meal Delivery Services in this range $4.60–$15.20

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Equivalent to roughly £4.45–£8.75 GBP per meal—comparable to casual dining but far fresher and portion-controlled.

Average cost per individual serving.

Frive Price Per Week

What is the price per week?

36 Frive 0 Votes $46,67–$80

56 Meal Delivery Services in this range $138.99–$225

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Converts to about £35–£60 GBP weekly depending on plan size (3-, 5-, or 6-day).

Typical weekly cost of subscription.

Frive Minimum Order Value

What is the minimum order value?

58 Frive 0 Votes $38

51 Meal Delivery Services in this range $50

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It converts to £30–£40 GBP ($38–$50 USD) depending on the delivery schedule.

Lowest spend required to place an order.

Frive Value for Money Rating

What is the value for money rating?

78 Frive 0 Votes 8.5/10

68 Meal Delivery Services in this range 8/10

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Frive

Reflects balanced cost vs. quality—chef-crafted, high-protein meals with natural ingredients at a mid-premium price.

Customer ratings for overall value.

Frive Discount for First Order

Is there a discount for the first order?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If discounts are offered on first purchase.

Frive Free Trial Availability

Is there a free trial available?

No 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If a free trial is offered.

Customer Service & Support 13

Frive Customer Support Hours

What are the customer support hours?

8 Frive 0 Votes Limited Hours

62 Meal Delivery Services in this range Business Hours

Frive
Frive

Support available 7 days/week during standard UK business hours; AI assistant “Freya” active 24/7.

Availability of support team.

Frive Customer Support Ratings

What are customer support ratings?

88 Frive 0 Votes 9/10

78 Meal Delivery Services in this range 9/10

Frive
Frive

Based on a 4.5/5 Trustpilot average (9/10), customers praise fast chat responses and helpful issue resolution.

Customer ratings of support quality.

Frive Average Response Time

What is the average response time?

15 minutes 0Votes
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49.92 minutes (Average)

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Customer support typically replies within 15 minutes via LiveChat or WhatsApp—faster than most UK meal services.

Average time taken for response.

Frive Issue Resolution Time

What is the average resolution time?

24 hours 0Votes
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11.64 hours (Average)

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Frive

Most customer issues (delivery credits, menu changes) resolved within 24 hours of contact.

Average time to fully resolve issues.

Frive Live Chat Support

Is live chat support available?

Yes 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If live chat support is available.

Frive Phone Support

Is phone support available?

No 0Votes Frive

Yes Meal Delivery Services in this range

If phone customer support is offered.

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Frive Food Quality

How would you rate the overall food quality from this meal delivery service?

Outstanding — Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked 0Votes
Very good — Tasty and satisfying most of the time 0Votes
Decent — Acceptable taste and freshness 0Votes
Below average — Often bland or inconsistent 0Votes
Poor — Lacks freshness or tastes bad 0Votes

Frive Delivery Speed

How fast does this meal delivery service usually deliver your order?

Very fast — Under 30 minutes 0Votes
Fast — 30 to 45 minutes 0Votes
Average — 45 minutes to 1 hour 0Votes
Slow — 1 to 1.5 hours 0Votes
Very slow — Over 1.5 hours 0Votes

Frive Portion Size

How accurate and satisfying are the portion sizes provided by this meal delivery service?

Perfect portions — Always just right 0Votes
Generous portions — Sometimes more than expected 0Votes
Average portions — Usually adequate 0Votes
Small portions — Often less than expected 0Votes
Very small portions — Consistently not enough 0Votes

Frive Menu Variety

How would you rate the variety of meal options available from this meal delivery service?

Excellent variety — New and diverse choices every week 0Votes
Good variety — Plenty of rotating options 0Votes
Fair variety — Enough to keep things interesting 0Votes
Limited variety — Repeats often or few choices 0Votes
Very limited variety — Same meals all the time 0Votes

Frive Ease of Ordering

How easy is it to place and customize an order with this meal delivery service?

Very easy — Smooth and intuitive process 0Votes
Easy — Few clicks to complete 0Votes
Moderate — Requires some extra steps 0Votes
Difficult — Somewhat confusing or buggy 0Votes
Very difficult — Frustrating or unclear ordering process 0Votes

Frive Food Temperature on Arrival

How is the temperature of the food when it arrives from this meal delivery service?

Perfect — Hot or chilled as expected 0Votes
Good — Slightly less than ideal but fine 0Votes
Acceptable — Warm or cool enough to eat 0Votes
Poor — Often arrives lukewarm or uneven 0Votes
Very poor — Frequently arrives cold or overheated 0Votes

Frive Packaging

How would you rate the packaging quality of this meal delivery service?

Excellent — Secure, eco-friendly, and mess-free 0Votes
Very good — Well-sealed and neatly packed 0Votes
Average — Functional but plain 0Votes
Weak — Sometimes leaks or tears 0Votes
Poor — Often damaged or spills during delivery 0Votes

Frive Customer Support Experience

How responsive and helpful is the customer support for this meal delivery service?

Excellent support — Quick, friendly, and resolves issues fast 0Votes
Good support — Usually responsive and helpful 0Votes
Average support — Takes time but solves problems eventually 0Votes
Poor support — Slow or unhelpful responses 0Votes
Very poor support — No response or unresolved issues 0Votes

Frive Meal Freshness

How long do the delivered meals stay fresh after arrival?

Very long — 4 to 5 days 0Votes
Long — 3 to 4 days 0Votes
Moderate — 2 to 3 days 0Votes
Short — 1 to 2 days 0Votes
Very short — Less than 1 day 0Votes

Frive Pricing

How would you rate the pricing of this meal delivery service?

Great value for money 0Votes
Pretty good price 0Votes
Fair deal 0Votes
Kinda pricey 0Votes
Crazy expensive 0Votes

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