If you live on the Upper West Side, odds are your calendar is about to shift into overdrive. We’re heading into that uniquely chaotic time of year when the slow swirl of summer gives way to jam-packed schedules. The school bells start ringing, after-school programs resume, and any memory of leisurely Tuesday evening dinners on the terrace fades fast.
Enter Feast & Fettle, a premium, fully-prepared meal delivery service that just landed on the UWS, and frankly, it couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
For those not yet in the know, Feast & Fettle is not your typical meal delivery. There are no kits, no grocery lists, and no prep time. Instead, they deliver fresh, ready-to-heat meals straight to your door, fully cooked and packaged with care. Each dish is made from scratch in their own local kitchens, by real chefs, and delivered in insulated bags you leave out for weekly pickup. No waste, no mess, no 11pm fridge Tetris.
Real Food, Thoughtfully Done
What sets Feast & Fettle apart isn’t just the quality of the food (though we’ll get to that), but the simplicity of the service. You place your order online each week, selecting from a rotating menu of seasonal dishes, sides, and snacks. Then your meals arrive like clockwork, perfectly portioned and refrigerator-ready.
So what’s actually on the menu? Think grilled salmon with herb butter, lemony green beans, and roasted potatoes—the kind of meal that feels elevated but still comforting. Or grilled chicken with chimichurri, paired with roasted sweet potatoes and garlic green beans. Each dish is nutritionally balanced and cooked from scratch by hand. (Bonus: they have vegetarian and kid-friendly options, too.)
Why the UWS is a Natural Fit
Upper West Siders are known for having high standards when it comes to food—our neighborhood is home to legendary grocers, incredible takeout, and some of the best bagels in the city. But we also value our time. Between school runs, museum outings, community events, and a quick dash to Zabar’s before closing, sometimes cooking just isn’t in the cards.
Feast & Fettle seems tailor-made for our lifestyle. It’s perfect for busy families who still want to eat well, couples who are over the Seamless shuffle, and solo professionals looking to upgrade their weeknight routine without adding to their to-do list.
It’s also a welcome alternative to the increasingly disposable feel of many meal services. Their packaging is reusable and picked up weekly, their team is accessible and friendly, and their meals feel homemade…because they are.
A Fall Essential
As the city slides into back-to-school mode and our post-summer inboxes fill up, the timing couldn’t be better to take dinner off your plate (literally). Whether you’re walking the kids home from PS 199, squeezing in a run in Riverside Park before it gets dark, or just trying to catch your breath between work and life, Feast & Fettle makes weeknights feel less overwhelming.
Plus, it gives you something that’s hard to come by in this city: an actual moment to sit down and enjoy a good meal, without the prep or cleanup.
Want to Give It a Try?
Feast & Fettle is offering I Love the UWS readers 20% off your first week, plus free delivery for the rest of the year. Click here to join now.
