0:00meal kit unwrapping
The scene opens with a close-up, slightly overhead shot of a person's hands unwrapping a clear plastic film from a rectangular grey meal container placed on a light wooden cutting board. Inside the container, various colorful ingredients like green peas, orange carrots, and a dark brown component are visible. To the left, a rust-colored napkin and a wooden spoon are partially visible. In the background, a light brown wooden surface, possibly a kitchen counter, recedes into soft focus. The lighting is bright and even, casting minimal shadows, suggesting an indoor daytime setting. A large blue text overlay, centered on the screen, reads "Still cooking as busy parents?" The dominant colors are natural wood tones, the vibrant food, and the blue text.
0:01meal kit assembly
This shot maintains a similar overhead, close-up perspective of a kitchen counter with a light wooden cutting board. The scene shows multiple components of a meal kit being placed onto the cutting board by hands. Initially, a clear plastic container with various ingredients is pulled out, followed by other packaged items, including what appears to be noodles and a vacuum-sealed packet of meat. The background features the same wooden surface, with a rust-colored napkin and a wooden spoon, along with a patterned paper instruction sheet, slightly out of focus. Bright, diffused lighting highlights the fresh, vibrant colors of the ingredients. A blue text overlay reads "Come back and get 18 FREE MEALS!". The action is focused on the efficient unboxing and arrangement of meal components.
0:03dish washing sink
The camera captures an overhead view looking down into a stainless steel kitchen sink overflowing with dirty dishes. Water from a silver faucet runs continuously into the sink, creating a small splash. A person's hands are actively washing a white plate, scrubbing it and rinsing it under the running water, then placing it into the pile. The sink contains a chaotic mix of white plates, bowls, clear plastic containers, and dark utensils, all with remnants of food. The surrounding kitchen counter is a light speckled granite, with a soap dispenser and a blue sponge on a drying rack visible in the background. The lighting is bright and direct, emphasizing the mess and the cleaning action. White text at the top reads "With my husband and I working full-time", followed by smaller grey text at the bottom "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:05fast food taco
This is a close-up, slightly overhead shot of a hand holding a large fast-food taco wrapped in bright yellow paper. The taco is generously filled with fresh, green shredded lettuce, diced red tomatoes, and what appears to be ground meat and cheese. The yellow paper liner is crinkled and vibrant. The background is a blurred wooden surface, suggesting a casual dining setting like a table. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures and fresh colors of the ingredients. The image conveys the immediacy and convenience of fast food. White text overlaid at the top states "We relied on fast food", with smaller grey text at the bottom reading "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:06takeout noodles
The camera captures a close-up, overhead view of a light greenish-white rectangular plate filled with a generous serving of Asian-style noodles. The noodles are coated in a rich, dark brown sauce and are mixed with various colorful ingredients, including sliced beef, green and red bell peppers, and white cabbage. The texture of the noodles is glistening and inviting. The plate is positioned on a slightly textured, light grey or off-white surface, possibly a counter or another table. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the details of the food. White text overlaid at the top reads "and delivery", with smaller grey text at the bottom stating "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:08piled receipts
The scene features an extreme close-up, overhead shot of multiple crumpled and folded paper receipts piled on top of each other. The receipts are mostly white with black printed text, showing various purchase transactions, itemized lists, and total amounts, with some numbers like "$170.75" and "$146.75" clearly visible. The paper textures are crinkled and show signs of being handled. The background is a soft, blurred white, suggesting a surface like a desk or a lighter background that emphasizes the receipts. The lighting is bright and direct, making all the text legible. White text overlaid prominently in the middle reads "BUT IT WAS GETTING SO EXPENSIVE", and smaller grey text at the bottom says "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:09home chef delivery
The camera is positioned slightly above, looking down at a person's hands interacting with a brown cardboard delivery box on a grey concrete doorstep. The box has the 'HOME CHEF' logo in green with a house icon (fork and knife inside) printed on its side. The man's hands gently push the box, adjusting its position on the step. The background shows the entrance to a house, with a dark grey door and white siding, along with a decorative white lantern to the right. The lighting is natural and bright, suggesting an outdoor daytime setting. White text overlaid at the top reads "Then my brother recommended", with smaller grey text at the bottom stating "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:11unboxing meal kits
The scene provides a medium shot of a person's hands unpacking multiple clear plastic bags containing meal kits from a brown cardboard Home Chef box. The box is placed on a pristine white marble kitchen counter. Each clear bag features a label with a picture of the prepared meal. In the background, a modern kitchen is visible, with light cream-colored cabinets, a silver range hood, and several decorative copper pots hanging on the wall. The kitchen appears clean, organized, and brightly lit. The natural light highlights the glossy surfaces and the fresh packaging. White text overlaid at the top reads "Home Chef's Oven-Ready options from the Family Menu", with smaller grey text at the bottom stating "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:14meal kit contents
This overhead shot focuses on a person's hands opening a clear plastic meal kit bag on a light wooden cutting board. Inside the bag, various fresh ingredients are visible, including green onions, small packets of sauce, and other components for a meal. To the left of the cutting board, a plate with fresh cherry tomatoes and a green leaf is visible, and to the right, a recipe card for a 'Sheet Pan Cheesy BBQ Beef Meatballs' is partially seen, along with a wooden spoon and a rust-colored napkin in the upper left background. The kitchen counter is a clean white marble. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the freshness and organization of the ingredients. White text is overlaid at the top: "And WOW! I can't believe we didn't try this sooner", with smaller grey text at the bottom stating "Actor portrayal based on real user reviews."
0:17organized meal ingredients
An overhead shot displays an array of meal kit ingredients meticulously arranged on a light wooden cutting board, which rests on a white marble countertop. The ingredients include several clear plastic bags of dry pasta (penne), pouches of red tomato sauce, shredded cheese, a small container of 'Calabro Ricotta', a stick of butter, and cloves of garlic. Each item is neatly separated, highlighting the pre-portioned nature of the meal kit. In the upper left background, lemons and limes are visible in a bowl, and a mortar and pestle are in the upper right. The lighting is bright and clean, emphasizing the fresh and organized appearance. White text at the top reads "They offer 18+ meal options".
0:19mixing meat ingredients
The scene provides a close-up, overhead view of a stainless steel mixing bowl on a wooden cutting board. Inside the bowl, raw ground meat is being combined with white grated cheese, some spices, and other ingredients. A black spatula is actively stirring and mixing the components together. The wooden cutting board has a warm, natural tone, complementing the bright, clean kitchen environment suggested by the indirect lighting. The composition is focused entirely on the bowl and the mixing action, highlighting the hands-on preparation step. White text overlaid at the bottom reads "every week".
0:20formed meatballs
This overhead, close-up shot features a pair of hands holding a stainless steel mixing bowl filled with neatly formed raw meatballs. The meatballs are uniformly sized, pinkish-red, and lightly seasoned, arranged in the bowl. The bowl is positioned centrally, held by the hands. The background is a warm, light wooden cutting board, which enhances the natural feel of the ingredients. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the texture and freshness of the meat. White text at the top states "And it's delivered right to our door".
0:22cooking pasta and meatballs
The scene transitions between two overhead views of cooking. First, a stainless steel pan on a black induction cooktop shows raw meatballs sizzling, cooking evenly. Then, the shot seamlessly transitions to a hand adding uncooked penne pasta from a clear plastic bag into the same pan, which now contains a rich, red sauce and some cooked meatballs. A white spatula is used to mix the pasta into the sauce. The cooktop is clean and modern, set against a bright white marble countertop. The lighting is direct and illuminates the cooking process clearly, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the sauce and the browning meatballs. White text at the bottom highlights "with pre-portioned ingredients ready for 4 servings".
0:24preparing chicken and veg
An overhead shot shows a person's hands using metal tongs to transfer cooked chicken and roasted vegetables into a shiny silver aluminum tray. The tray already contains brightly colored roasted vegetables, including green brussels sprouts and orange carrot slices. The chicken pieces appear lightly browned and seasoned. The tray is placed on a light wooden cutting board, which rests on a white marble countertop. In the background, fresh lemons, limes, and a red onion are visible in a bowl, alongside a raw chicken breast seasoned with red spices on a white plate. The lighting is bright and natural, enhancing the fresh appearance of the food. White text overlaid at the top reads "The best part is the Family Menu is picky-eater approved".
0:26oven to table meal
The scene transitions from an inside-oven shot to a plated meal. Initially, two silver aluminum trays, one with chicken and vegetables and another with Asian-style noodles, are seen baking on a rack inside a stainless steel oven with red knobs. The interior of the oven is dark, with the food illuminated by the oven light. The next moment, a hand, wearing a grey oven mitt, takes a cooked meal (chicken with almonds, brussels sprouts, and carrots) out of the oven and places it on a clean white plate, then removes the mitt. The plate is then positioned on a white marble countertop next to another similar plated meal and a recipe card. The lighting shifts from the warm glow of the oven to bright, ambient kitchen light, making the prepared meal look appealing. White text overlaid at the top reads "so everyone can enjoy the same yummy meal".
0:29asian chicken prep
This overhead shot focuses on a person's hands preparing a meal kit on a dark wooden countertop. Two empty silver aluminum trays are positioned in the foreground. Hands use a wooden spoon to scoop colorful diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green) into one of the trays. In the blurred background, a packaged meal component and a small bowl are visible. The dark wood creates a warm, rich base, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the vegetables. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the freshness of the ingredients. White text overlaid at the top reads "Like this Savory Asian-Style Chicken".
0:32adding noodles and sauce
The scene is an overhead, close-up shot of a person's hands adding ingredients to an aluminum tray on a dark wooden countertop. The tray already contains colorful diced bell peppers. First, a hand pours par-cooked Asian noodles from a clear plastic bag into the tray, spreading them over the vegetables. Then, another hand squeezes a dark, glossy sauce from a packet over the noodles and vegetables. To the left, a light wooden cutting board is visible, and to the right, a recipe card for 'Savory Asian-Style Chicken' is partially seen. The dark wooden surface provides a warm backdrop for the vibrant food colors. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the textures and rich hues. White text overlaid at the top says "that my kids are obsessed with".
0:34putting meals in oven
The camera first shows a close-up, slightly high-angle view of two silver aluminum trays, one with chicken and the other with noodles and vegetables, resting on an oven rack inside a stainless steel oven. The interior of the oven is dark. Then, a person's hand reaches in to push the trays further back into the oven, and the oven door, a sleek stainless steel with a prominent red 'WOLF' brand logo and red knobs, is gently closed. The action is smooth and efficient. The lighting is initially from inside the oven, then becomes ambient kitchen light when the door is closed, highlighting the modern appliance. White text is overlaid, stating "It's so easy to prep you just follow the instructions and pop it into the oven".
0:37clean kitchen sink
The scene presents a wide shot of a pristine, modern kitchen featuring a large white farmhouse-style sink embedded in a white marble countertop. The sink is completely empty and clean, with a shiny chrome gooseneck faucet. The countertops are a mix of white marble with grey veins and darker grey cabinetry below. In the foreground, a patterned grey and white kitchen mat is visible on the light wood floor. The background shows more of the white cabinetry and a stainless steel refrigerator. The kitchen is brightly lit, giving it a clean, spacious, and inviting atmosphere. White text at the top reads "We love that we barely even have to do dishes".
0:39garnishing chicken meal
This close-up shot focuses on a person's hand sprinkling what appears to be sesame seeds or a spice blend over a beautifully plated chicken and noodle dish. The chicken is sliced and drizzled with a savory sauce, alongside a portion of Asian-style noodles mixed with vegetables. The meal is served on a light brown ceramic plate. Another similar plate is blurred in the background, suggesting multiple servings. The surface beneath is a warm, dark wooden table. The lighting is bright and highlights the textures and colors of the food and garnish, making it look appetizing. White text is overlaid at the top, stating "with the Oven-Ready meals".
0:41garnishing steak meal
A close-up shot captures a person's hand carefully placing fresh green herbs onto a cooked steak. The steak, seasoned and seared, is topped with a dollop of a creamy, light green compound butter. It's served on a dark blue plate alongside a vibrant side of green beans and cherry tomatoes. A clear glass of water is partially visible in the background, which is a blurred, dark surface. The lighting is soft and focused, emphasizing the rich colors and textures of the meal, creating an appetizing visual. White text is overlaid at the top, reading "Now we cook all our meals at home".
0:43saucing salmon meal
This close-up shot features a person's hand pouring a thick, reddish-orange sauce from a small brown ceramic bowl over a cooked salmon fillet. The salmon, topped with toasted coconut flakes, is served on a dark grey plate with a side of white rice and a fresh lime wedge. The background is a blurred, dark surface, making the vibrant colors of the meal pop. The lighting is focused and warm, enhancing the appealing textures and rich hues of the food. The act of saucing adds a final touch to the dish, making it look gourmet. White text at the top reads "and we don't have to worry about untouched leftovers".
0:45shrimp pasta dish
An overhead, close-up shot displays a white round plate filled with a hearty serving of shrimp linguine. The pasta is coated in a rich, red tomato sauce, generously mixed with numerous cooked pink shrimp, diced red onions, and fresh green parsley. The dish looks vibrant and flavorful. The plate is positioned on a slightly textured, light grey or off-white surface, possibly a counter or a table. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the fresh ingredients and the appetizing presentation. White text is overlaid at the top, stating "extra ingredients".
0:47eating from tray
The scene shows a close-up of a person's hand holding a fork, picking up a piece of green bean and chicken from a silver aluminum tray. The tray contains a cooked meal with green beans, red peppers, and chicken, all appearing freshly roasted. The background is slightly blurred, showing part of a kitchen counter and a recipe card. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the textures of the food as it is being eaten directly from the convenience-focused tray. White text at the top reads "or trips to the grocery store".
0:48unboxing second time
The camera provides a close-up, slightly overhead shot of a person's hands pulling out a clear plastic bag containing a meal kit and a recipe card from a brown cardboard Home Chef box. The box is open and sitting on a white marble kitchen counter. The meal kit bag clearly displays a picture of the finished meal and the Home Chef logo. The background is a modern kitchen with light cabinetry. The lighting is bright and even, suggesting a clean and organized environment. White text is overlaid at the top: "We've saved so much money using Home Chef".
0:50lineup of meal kits
The scene displays a lineup of three clear plastic meal kit bags, each showcasing a different prepared meal on its label, neatly arranged on a white marble kitchen countertop. The bags include images of 'Garlic Herb Shrimp', 'Crunchy Almond Baked Chicken', and 'Sheet Pan Chorizo & Black Bean Rice'. In the background, a modern kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a silver range hood, and decorative copper pots hanging on the wall is visible, slightly out of focus. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the product packaging and the clean kitchen aesthetic. White text is overlaid at the top: "with 18 FREE meals when you come back".
0:52home chef call to action
The final scene features a brown cardboard Home Chef delivery box, prominently displaying its green 'HOME CHEF' logo with a house icon (fork and knife inside), sitting squarely on a white marble kitchen countertop. The box is closed and looks sturdy. The background reveals a modern, clean kitchen with light-colored cabinets and countertops, providing a bright and inviting setting. The lighting is even and direct, making the box and its logo the central focus. A large blue text overlay, centered on the screen, serves as a call to action: "So click here to come back and get 18 FREE MEALS today!".
