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Cook a Romantic Meal for Date Night

If the usual movie night isn’t cutting it, it’s time to spice up date night. Discover easy recipes for date night, and turn your evening into a celebration of love.
If the usual movie night isn’t cutting it, it’s time to spice up date night. Discover easy recipes for date night, and turn your evening into a celebration of love.

Setting the Scene for a Perfect Date Night

Want your date night to be extra special? Treat your significant other to a delicious home-cooked meal. When planning a romantic dinner, you need to create a fine dining experience. Build anticipation for a romantic evening, and choose the best dishes for the night. The hard part is coming up with romantic dinner ideas. Luckily, we have done the research for you and have diverse meal kits for your date night.

Whether you are looking to get cooking boxes with the latest food trends for dinner dates or want classic romantic dishes, we’ve got you covered. Turn your evening into a romantic night by creating culinary masterpieces with our recipes. Choose from savoury roast meat, gourmet pasta, seafood, chicken and vegetarian recipes to spice up date nights at home.

Top 10 Creative Date Night Ideas to Enjoy at Home

Coming up with unique date night ideas to keep the spark alive is harder than it seems, especially if you don’t want to leave your home. Here are a few creative at-home date ideas to try out:

Home karaoke: Sing your hearts out and have a good time with a home karaoke night.

Movie marathon: Binge on a show or TV series together.

Cooking date: Cooking something new together is a fun and interactive way of spending your date night.

Board game night: Spend your evening playing board games or card games, and make it more interesting with friendly wagers.

Wine and cheese tasting: Prepare a cheese board and sample a few types of wine.

Listen to a podcast: Whether it's a crime show or a comedy act, listening to podcasts together can spark a lively conversation.

Have an indoor picnic: Sprawl out in the living room with picnic-style food and drinks.

Watch a sports game: Watch your favourite sport, and cheer for your favourite teams.

Have a spa night at home: Plan a spa night at home to unwind and relax together.

Look through old photos: Spend the evening going through old photos while sharing stories and memories from your past.

Elevate Your Date Night: Gourmet Meals to Impress

Elevate Your Date Night: Gourmet Meals to Impress

If you have a romantic date night dinner coming up, you want to make something extra special. It all starts with choosing a suitable dish that is delicious and comforting. Italian recipes are the go-to for comfort food, and if you're looking for something fancy, seafood never disappoints. Try chicken parmesan if you are looking for easy recipes that you can put together quickly.
Mastering the Art of Jigsaw Puzzles for a Relaxing Date Night

Mastering the Art of Jigsaw Puzzles for a Relaxing Date Night

Puzzling together is a rewarding and satisfying date night idea for couples any time of the year. All you have to do is choose a jigsaw puzzle you both enjoy and prepare some snacks and wine. Have a good chat as you look for elusive pieces, or just immerse yourself in the puzzles. A healthy bit of rivalry also doesn't hurt. If you don't complete a puzzle in one sitting, you can plan another date night to finish the puzzle together.
The Delights of Wine and Cheese Tasting with Someone Special

The Delights of Wine and Cheese Tasting with Someone Special

Put together a charcuterie and cheese board for an amazing date night of wine and cheese sampling. Pick out different types of cheeses, from mild flavours like goat cheese and brie to strong flavours, such as parmesan and blue cheese. You can also flavour them with herbs on a cheese board with crackers, nuts and fresh fruits. With your wine and cheese ready, light some candles and turn on classical music to set up a romantic ambience.

3 Epic Movie Marathon Tips for a Perfect Date Night

Love, Actually (2003)

The fantastic rom-com movie intertwines multiple romantic storylines that will give you mixed emotions throughout the movie.

Pretty Woman (1990)

You can never go wrong with a Julia Roberts movie. Pretty Woman is a beloved rags-to-riches story of a pretty woman falling for a businessman.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

The film explores the doomed relationships of the two main characters and attempts to find out if men and women can just be friends.

Love, Actually (2003)

The fantastic rom-com movie intertwines multiple romantic storylines that will give you mixed emotions throughout the movie.

Pretty Woman (1990)

You can never go wrong with a Julia Roberts movie. Pretty Woman is a beloved rags-to-riches story of a pretty woman falling for a businessman.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

The film explores the doomed relationships of the two main characters and attempts to find out if men and women can just be friends.

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Super convenient!
I love the food and the convenience! Every meal has been awesome. I can't wait for each box to arrive and my husband can even make these meals because the instructions are easy to understand.
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Huge variety of recipes
The range of recipes is fab and had really pushed my confidence in the kitchen and willingness to cook with new ingredients. Recipes cards are clear and numpty-proof!
Rosie
Easy to follow recipes
Fantastic idea. I was sceptical at first but thought I’d give it a go. The meals are tasty generous portions. So simple to cook with a recipe card for each meal. During the week now we just pick a meal. No having to worry if I have all the ingredients. Everything is so fresh.
Phil
Quick easy meals
Brilliant for quick easy meal. Everything there for you, as some of the ingredients I wouldn’t have in my store cupboard.Our meals are for two and there is plenty, often enough for three. All fresh ingredients.
Dennis

Why You'll Love HelloFresh Meal Kits for Date Night

Save time and money

You don't have to go to the grocery store to shop for ingredients for your date night dinner. The meal kits are delivered to your doorstep with everything you need.

No meal planning necessary

Choose from a selection of recipes and have your date night at home. All you need is a few minutes to cook the pre-portioned ingredients.

Delicious date night recipes

Running out of ideas on what to cook for a romantic night? Get inspiration from our many delicious recipes.

Save time and money

You don't have to go to the grocery store to shop for ingredients for your date night dinner. The meal kits are delivered to your doorstep with everything you need.

No meal planning necessary

Choose from a selection of recipes and have your date night at home. All you need is a few minutes to cook the pre-portioned ingredients.

Delicious date night recipes

Running out of ideas on what to cook for a romantic night? Get inspiration from our many delicious recipes.

Date Night at Home FAQs

What to do on a date at my house?
Find fun games like board games or jigsaw puzzles to play on a date night. Alternatively, cook a delicious meal to share with your date.
How to make a home date special?
Lighting and good music can improve the ambience of your date night. Something as simple as lighting candles in your living room to create a picnic-style dinner can make date night special.
What to cook for a date night at home?
You can choose comfort food like chicken parmesan or golden chicken with shallots. You can never go wrong with sesame feta served with broccoli for dinner.
How to spice up a date night at home?
Instead of the classic Netflix and chill, spice up your date night by cooking together or playing fun games. Board games and jigsaw puzzles are fun and engaging for couples.
How to create a romantic setting for a home date?
Set the mood for date night with lighting and flowers. If you have a fireplace, turn it on for a cosy setting, and grab some beautiful blooms to add to the evening’s ambience.
How do you plan a surprise date night at home?
Planning a surprise date night isn't complex. It can be anything as simple as a candlelit dinner waiting for your date when they get home or cooking something new together with your partner after work.