Giada De Laurentiis Partners with Home Chef to Bring Italian Flavors to Home Cooks

Home Chef, a popular meal kit service, has joined forces with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis to offer a series of Italian-inspired recipes designed to simplify weeknight dinners. The partnership, announced in early March 2026, aims to provide Home Chef subscribers with accessible and flavorful meals created by the renowned chef.

What is Home Chef?

Home Chef is a weekly subscription meal kit service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions directly to customers’ doors. NBC News reports that the service offers a variety of meal options, including Express Meal Kits (ready in under 30 minutes), Oven-Ready meals, and Fast & Fresh microwaveable meals. A Culinary Collection is also available for those seeking more advanced cooking experiences. Home Chef meal kits are also available for purchase in Kroger-owned grocery stores.

The Giada De Laurentiis Collaboration

Giada De Laurentiis, known for her approachable Italian cuisine, is collaborating with Home Chef to release two new co-branded recipes each week through April 24. Dining and Cooking highlights that the recipes are designed to be quick, tasty, and easy to recreate at home. Subscribers can expect elevated, everyday meals that capture the essence of Italian cooking.

Featured Meals

The collaboration features a range of dishes, including:

• Cacciatore-Style Chicken Milanese
• Seared Salmon Orzo
• Effortless Parmesan Shrimp Risotto
• Giada’s Three-Cheese Baked Sausage Pasta
• One-Pan Italian Chicken Florentine
• Giada’s Veggie-Packed Beef Bolognese
• Weekend-in-Positano Shrimp Pasta
• Giada’s Creamy Chicken Scaloppine

How to Sign Up for Home Chef

New Home Chef subscribers can sign up by completing a Taste Profile, which helps the service personalize meal recommendations. Subscribers can choose from over 35 meals and 18 extras each week, with the option to skip deliveries as needed. Home Chef offers two main plans: the Home Chef Plan (minimum $50.95 per week) and the Family Plan (minimum $90.91 per week). Meal kits start at $7.99 per serving.

Exclusive Offer

Through April 17, new customers can use the code NBCSELECT to receive $4.99 per serving plus free shipping on their first box, and a free Mini Giadzy Olive Oil (while supplies last). This offer is valid for residents of the contiguous United States and excludes Tempo and Family meal plans.

Home Chef Meal Options

Beyond the Giada De Laurentiis collaboration, Home Chef offers a variety of meal options to suit different needs and preferences, including Oven-Ready meals for busy weeknights, carb-conscious choices, and calorie-conscious selections.

For more information and to explore the Giada De Laurentiis menu, visit Home Chef’s dedicated page.