FAQ's | Frequently Asked Questions

Dream Dinners is an innovative concept in meal preparation that eliminates stress by taking away that nagging question of - what am I going to make for dinner tonight? It removes all menu planning, shopping, prep-work and clean-up by moving the meal assembly process out of people's kitchens and into specially equipped stores.

Dream Dinners' guests preview a changing monthly menu online at dreamdinners.com and select their dinners from a menu featuring up to 17 items (depending on location) such as Steak Gorgonzola, Penne with Chicken and Peanut Sauce and Firehouse Three Cheese Pasta with Meatballs. The guest can elect to assemble 3-serving or 6-serving dinners, in any combination that works best for their families. (The minimum order per session is 36-servings.) Our guests then register to attend a meal assembly session at the nearest Dream Dinners store location, and pay for their session online.

When it's time for their session, guests bring boxes or coolers with them to the Dream Dinners store, where our friendly and knowledgeable staff greet them and explain the process. At the store, guests rotate through refrigerated recipe stations, scooping prepped ingredients into the provided baking pans or gallon-sized, zip-top bags, which they label with the appropriate cooking instructions.

After assembling their dinners, guests take the uncooked dinners home and freeze them. Each week, three meals are taken from the freezer and placed in the refrigerator to be enjoyed during the upcoming week.

Our guests find that Dream Dinners enables them to provide their families with nutritious, wholesome, home-cooked dinners with less stress and more time to enjoy their families.

We hope you will give Dream Dinners a try!

Dream Dinners meals are priced per menu item, offering guests flexibility with their food budget. The range includes everything from higher-end prime rib dinners to a more reasonable chicken dishes.

To view menus with prices for your location, click on View Menu.

Yes! Dream Dinners offers a wide variety of pre-assembled side dishes and accompaniments through our Sides & Sweets menu. Variety and availability vary by location.

Freezer storage lengths vary by menu item, so we include our suggestions for best quality on each of our cooking instruction labels. After assembling your dinners, the sooner you can get them into your freezer, the better. Don't forget to take out at least 3 dinners at the beginning of each week to thaw in your refrigerator.

We recommend that you take 3 dinners every week from your freezer and place them to thaw in your refrigerator. Depending on where you place them in your refrigerator and what temperature you hold at (recommend 38 - 40 degrees), and what the dinner is, it can take several days (sometimes up to 2 - 5) to completely thaw your Dream Dinners.

Once your dinner is completely thawed, be sure to cook your dinner within these timeframes:
- Steaks/beef, three to five days
- Poultry/Pork, one to two days
- Seafood, one to two days

We are sorry but, due to the space limitations in our stores, we are unable to allow guests to split sessions.

Therefore during regular sessions we permit only one guest per session slot. This policy allows our store owners to offer comfortable sessions for all of our guests and meet occupancy guidelines as set out by state laws.

Our website allows guests to reschedule their session within 6 days of their session date. To reschedule your session, log into your account using your login name and password, then click on "My Account". If your session can be rescheduled there will be a "Reschedule" link. Click on the "Reschedule" link, and select your new date and time from the calendar then complete the remainder of the rescheduling process. Your account will show the rescheduled date and time of your session and you will receive an email confirmation of the change as well.

Note: Sessions cannot be rescheduled into a new month or a day offering a different menu selection via our website. Your home store will be pleased to assist you in rescheduling sessions in these, or any other circumstances. Contact information for all of our stores is available on our Locations page.

We understand that life is unpredictable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, guests may need to reschedule sessions. Since we order ingredients specifically for each guest's dinners, we do ask for a 6-day rescheduling/cancellation notice prior to your session date. Reschedule/cancellation changes made with less than 6 days advance notice from the session date will be subject to a 25% restocking fee. This policy allows Dream Dinners to continue to offer our guests healthy, nutritious dinners at reasonable prices. If possible, the store will work with you to reschedule your session within two weeks of your original session date without penalty.

During inclement weather, please contact your local store to see if your session has been cancelled. In the event the store must close, information will be provided on the store's voicemail and every effort will be made to reschedule your session.

Dream Dinners orders ingredients specifically for each guest's dinners prior to the scheduled session. If your session is more than 5 days away, you may change your order by contacting your local store for assistance. Order adjustments are subject to availability of ingredients. Contact information for all of our stores is available on our Locations page.

Whether or not children may attend a session varies from store to store. In some states children under the age of 12 are not allowed, by state law, to participate in a meal-assembly session.

One of our goals at Dream Dinners is to make our sessions family-friendly; therefore some of our stores do allow guests to bring their spouse with them to a session or they may offer special "Date Nights" or "Helper Session". Due to the size limitation of our stores, overcrowding of sessions can become a concern. In order to provide all of our guests with comfortable sessions, and to remain in compliance with local occupancy requirements, Dream Dinners must limit the number of guests in stores at one time. Contact your local store in advance of your session for more information.

Each of our stores is independently owned and operated as a franchise, so pricing may vary from store to store. Click on "Store Locator" to search for the store you will be attending. Then click on "View Menu" and you'll see their pricing.

At this time, Dream Dinners does not accept payment using Food Stamps or EBT.

Absolutely! We can help save you even more trips to the grocery store when you choose more dinners and delicious sides. First, place your order for the Introductory Offer online. You can then contact your selected store and let them know you would like to add additional menu items over the phone or when you are at your Dream Dinners store location for your session, ask the staff about all the additional pre-assembled dinners, desserts and side dishes that are available for purchase.

Great question. If you order from the regular menu, you have your choice of any dinner available at our stores, you can select item quantities and you can order 36 or more servings. The "Introductory Offer" is a special offer menu that allows for a selection of any combination of 18 servings. This special offer is for new customers wanting to sample the Dream Dinners experience and lifestyle.

The menu items are available to view after you find your store location and choose the "View Intro Offer" button next to it. The dinners vary monthly with each menu, so check it out and enjoy the variety.

The great benefit to Dream Dinners is that you can customize each meal to your taste and most special dietary needs. Contact your store for more details.

Yes! Please send your friends to DreamDinners.com, and have them click on the Introductory Offer banner on our home page.

This is a one time, limited offer and we encourage you to continue ordering from our regular menu and join our PLATEPOINTS program to earn points and perks in the future!

Yes you can, and the Gift Cards make a great gift to "pay it forward" if you know of someone else in dire need of some dinnertime stress relief!

This special offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

Spend even more time with family and friends and let us assemble your meals.

HOW IT WORKS

YOU
Select a Made for You pick up time (M) on the calendar and place your order.
OUR TEAM
Will assemble and place your meals in the guest freezer for pick up.
YOU
Stop in and pick up your meals during your scheduled time.

YOU'LL RECEIVE

Meals made just how you've requested.
1 PLATEPOINT for each dollar you spend.
Up to 4x PLATEPOINTS for signing up again in the store.

While we don't offer a delivery service, we do offer a "Made for You" service, which means our staff can assemble the meals for you. Contact your local store for information on the service charge. Your meals are then assembled and ready for pick-up on a prearranged date. Enjoy the convenience!

Your opinion matters to us! We want your feedback on your dinners each month. In order for a menu item to be brought back on the menu in the future, the recipe must have a minimum average rating of 3.5 stars and have a minimum of 100 ratings to qualify. So how do you rate your meals? By visiting your My Meals page in your account, you can give your dinners up to 5 stars and leave us notes about specific things you liked a lot or would like to see changed.

New menu items are especially important to rate, because they are starting from scratch. If you want to see them on the menu again, login to your account and let us know how your family liked the dinners. Items you mark "Would order again" are flagged on the menu as a favorite with a star icon to make it easy to remember which menu items you loved.

The comments you leave about each dinner are read through periodically and can be used to make updates. We do not directly respond to comments. If you have a question or concern about a menu item, please contact your store directly. Please continue to rate and comment on your meals. They are a key piece in our menu selection process! So important in fact, you get 5 bonus points for each meal you rate in the PLATEPOINTS program.

We look forward with great anticipation to the day that we have the opportunity to serve you and your community. We are, however, a franchise organization and our stores are owned and operated by individuals who are qualified to purchase and invest in owning their own Dream Dinners business. As such, our desire to expand is directly related to connecting with strategic-partners to join us on our journey to make a difference in the lives of families across the nation. Please continue to watch our website for updates and for new location notifications.

If you are interested in starting or owning a Dream Dinners Franchise in your area, click here to visit our Franchise Information site.

Dream Dinners is pleased to provide nutritional information for all our dinners. The nutritional information is based on individual servings (unless otherwise stated). For example, if one Dream Dinners meal was divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional information is accurate for one portion. To view this information, go to your stores menu page through the View Menu link. Below the calendars on the left hand side are links to download the full nutritional details for the menu. Optionally, each menu item has individual nutritionals when you click to Learn More about that menu item.

At this time we are not able to offer a large selection of vegetarian dinners, although some of our stores are able to provide a soy/gluten substitute for chicken. Please call your local store well in advance of your session to find out if the soy/gluten substitute is available.

While Dream Dinners would love to provide organic meats and produce for our guests, these products are not readily available to all of our stores and are often cost-prohibitive. We do recognize that the availability of organic ingredients is growing and are watching the market very closely. Our goal is to provide great family dinners at prices affordable for all our guests.

Dream Dinners chicken meat is antibiotic and hormone free. However, we cannot guarantee that all of the meat products used in our meals are free of these ingredients. Dream Dinners food products are similar to those used in fine restaurants and other quality establishments.

Although we do not specifically offer "low-carb" menus, many of our guests who are decreasing their carbohydrate intake have found they are still able to make Dream Dinners work for them. By reviewing the nutritional information on our web site, they are able to choose those meals which are either lower in carbohydrates, or those that can be easily modified by making small substitutions, or by deleting some of the higher carbohydrate ingredients.

We use low- to non-fat ingredients where we can, without compromising on taste. We also try to use leaner cuts of meat such as boneless, skinless chicken meat. Although we do not specifically offer low-fat menus, many of our guests who are decreasing their fat intake have found they are still able to make Dream Dinners work for them. By reviewing the nutritional information on our web site, they are able to choose those meals which are either lower in fat, or those that can be easily modified by making small substitutions or by deleting some of the higher fat ingredients.

We offer a variety of meals each month that are prepared with seafood, various types of meat or no meat at all. Since we specifically pre-order all ingredients for each guest, they are able to substitute one type of protein for another. For example, if you would prefer to use chicken instead of beef that would be fine. We do ask that, prior to signing up for a session, you let your home store know of the substitution so they can order the extra ingredients for you. There may also be a small charge, depending on the cost of the ingredient substituted. Many guests enjoy the flexibility that Dream Dinners offers in allowing them to increase, decrease, or substitute ingredients to accommodate their family's tastes.

It is always a pleasure for us to assist our guests in making substitutions. However, Dream Dinners meals are tested in accordance with the recipes provided. Therefore any substitutions made may alter the taste and cooking instructions of our tested meals.

The safety of guests and their families is of the utmost importance to Dream Dinners. We work hard to address the concerns of those with food allergies and other health issues. For example, some guests with allergy concerns have contacted us and we have reviewed recipe ingredients with them over the phone. We are sorry, but we are unable to provide ingredient lists in written form. Our store managers are also pleased to assist by reviewing ingredients, and by providing package labels of prepared food items, so guests may determine whether the listed ingredients are of concern. Guests may also omit ingredients or substitute with other ingredients available in the store.

However, we must also note that, given the close proximity of our food stations, it is difficult for us to guarantee that cross-contamination of products will not occur. Ultimately, we must leave it up to our guests to determine whether Dream Dinners meals and the environment in which they are prepared will work for them, in light of their unique concerns.

The health and safety of guests and their families is of the utmost importance to Dream Dinners. To assist our guests in meeting their dietary requirements, we are pleased to offer nutritional information for every menu item. The nutritional information provided is based on 6-servings (unless otherwise specified.) For example, if one Dream Dinners meal was divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional information is correct for one portion. It is always a pleasure to assist our guests. Ultimately though, we must leave it up to our guests to determine whether Dream Dinners meals, and the environment in which they are prepared will work for them, in light of their unique concerns.

Dream Dinners strives to provide nutritious, healthy meals. We use low- to non-fat ingredients where we can, without compromising on taste. Also, we try to use leaner cuts of meat, such as boneless, skinless, chicken breast. Our guests are welcome to add, delete or substitute for in-store ingredients and proteins to better accommodate their family's dietary needs. For example, if you would prefer to use chicken instead of beef that would be fine. We do ask that - prior to signing up for a session - you let your home store know of any protein substitutions, so they can order the extra ingredients for you. There may also be a small charge for protein substitutions, depending on the cost of the ingredient substituted.

Dream Dinners understands that the point system belongs to Weight Watchers. Therefore, we are unable to convert our nutritional information over to the Weight Watchers point system for our guests.

Dream Dinners is pleased to provide sodium, net carb and sugar information as part of our Nutritional information. In an effort to meet the needs of our guests, many Dream Dinners stores are offering lower-sodium ingredients such as sauces, soups and stocks. Call your local store to find out if these items are available. Contact information for all of our stores is available on our Store Locator page.

Dream Dinners would love to provide more kosher meats and produce for our guests. Presently though, all of our food products are supplied by Sysco Foods, which is a national food distributor. At this time, Sysco Foods does not carry a large selection of kosher food products. For Dream Dinners to purchase these types of foods from another vendor on a national level would result in substantially higher costs for our guests. Our goal is to provide great family dinners at prices affordable for all our guests.

Although Dream Dinners does not use preservatives in our recipes, there may be a small number of prepared ingredients (i.e., condiments, sauces, soups, etc.) used in our recipes which contain preservatives or monosodium glutamate (MSG). If MSG or preservatives are a concern for you, your local store will be happy to review recipe ingredients with you.

Q: What is PLATEPOINTS?
A: PLATEPOINTS is Dream Dinners' guest loyalty program where we reward you for serving homemade dinners to your family. You will earn 1 PLATEPOINT for every dollar you spend. For every 500 PLATEPOINTS you accrue, you'll receive 10 Dinner Dollars. As you earn more PLATEPOINTS, you will get recognized with Chef Milestone Badges that give you additional perks. For guests that want to earn their Chef Milestone Badges quicker, they can earn extra points by participating in bonus activities and signing up in-store.

Q: How do I earn PLATEPOINTS?
A: You earn PLATEPOINTS based on your Dream Dinners activity. You earn 1 PLATEPOINT for every dollar you spend. You also earn PLATEPOINTS for bonus activities including:

Sign up in-store for next month's session
- PLATEPOINTS Member & Chefs earn 2X PLATEPOINTS
- Station Chef & Sous Chefs earn 3X PLATEPOINTS
- Head Chef & Executive Chefs earn 4X PLATEPOINTS
Host a Dream Taste - 500 PLATEPOINTS
Invite a Friend - 500 PLATEPOINTS for each new friend that places and completes a 36-serving order, or 250 PLATEPOINTS for each new friend that places an order for an Introductory Offer
Rate your dinners in My Meals on DreamDinners.com - 5 PLATEPOINTS per meal
Link your Facebook Profile to Your Account - 50 PLATEPOINTS
Auto-sharing the following activities on Facebook:
- Share your Badge on Facebook - 25 PLATEPOINTS
- Share your My Meals Rating on Facebook - 5 PLATEPOINTS per meal
- Share your session on Facebook - 10 PLATEPOINTS
- Share your Dream Taste event on Facebook - 10 PLATEPOINTS

Q: How do I earn PLATEPOINTS for Facebook Posts?
A: In order to participate in any of the Facebook PLATEPOINTS opportunities, you must first link your account. To do this, log into your Dream Dinners' account, then follow the options to link your Facebook profile.

Once your account is linked*, you can choose which Dream Dinners' activities you want to share with your friends and family on Facebook.

These options are:

Share your Badge on Facebook - 25 PLATEPOINTS
Share your My Meals Rating on Facebook - 5 PLATEPOINTS per meal
Share your session on Facebook - 10 PLATEPOINTS
Share your Dream Taste event on Facebook - 10 PLATEPOINTS

If you check the box for any of the above options in your My Account section, we will automatically share them with your Facebook community every time you do that activity. For example, if you choose to share your My Meals ratings and rate five meals one day. We will push out all five of those ratings and you will earn 25 PLATEPOINTS.

*By connecting your Facebook account, you are allowing Dream Dinners to use your likeness across our digital properties. Connecting will auto-share your connection on your wall.

Q: What's the benefit of placing my order in the store?
A: You earn extra PLATEPOINTS! If you sign up in-store for next month's menu, you earn extra PLATEPOINTS depending on your status.

PLATEPOINTS Member & Chefs earn 2X PLATEPOINTS
Station Chef & Sous Chef earn 3X PLATEPOINTS
Head Chef & Executive Chef earn 4X PLATEPOINTS

Q: When do I start earning in-store sign up bonuses?
A: As soon as you enroll!

Q: What does an in-store sign up mean?
A: To earn extra PLATEPOINTS for an in-store sign up, you must place next month's order during your monthly session. After you assemble your meals in-store, spend some time checking out next month's menu and place your order before you head home.

Q: What happens if I don't place my order in the store?
A: You still earn PLATEPOINTS! You will earn 1 PLATEPOINT for every dollar you spend on your order, but you will not earn your in-store bonus.

Q: When do I get my PLATEPOINTS for my in-store session?
A: PLATEPOINTS appear in your account 7 days after your in-store session. PLATEPOINTS for bonus activities, like sharing your badge on Facebook, appear immediately after you complete the activity.

Q: What are my PLATEPOINTS worth?
A: You receive a 10 Dinner Dollars for every 500 PLATEPOINTS you earn. You also earn perks and Chef Milestone status based on your PLATEPOINTS total.

Q: What is the difference between PLATEPOINTS and Dinner Dollars?
You are awarded PLATEPOINTS for every dollar you spend plus extra PLATEPOINTS for signing up in-store and other bonus activities. PLATEPOINTS never expire and they give you status and perks. The more PLATEPOINTS you have the more we recognize you.

Dinner Dollars, like a voucher, are made to be spent. You are awarded 10 Dinner Dollars for every 500 PLATEPOINTS you earn. Your Dinner Dollars expire in 6 months.

Q: Is there a limit on the PLATEPOINTS I can earn per day/month/year?
A: There is no limit to the PLATEPOINTS you can earn.

Q: What are pending points?
A: Pending PLATEPOINTS you will earn on your next order, for hosting a Dream Taste or when a new friend places an order and gives you the referral. These PLATEPOINTS are "pending" until 7 days after your session, your Dream Taste, or your friend's session has taken place. This ensures that any change in the order (e.g. additional items ordered, a cancellation or reschedule of your session) is accounted for and your PLATEPOINTS are calculated correctly.

Q: How can I use my Dinner Dollars?
A: PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars can be used on:

Our sides and sweets freezer
Made for You service fees
Lowest price menu items over 36-servings

All PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars must be used in conjunction with a 36-serving minimum order. They are intended to be used during your monthly session, and can not to be used during a freezer sale. PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars can only be redeemed at participating stores.

Q: Do I have to use my Dinner Dollars at my next session?
A: No, you don't have to use your Dinner Dollars during your next session, but, don't wait too long. PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars expire 6 months from their issue date.

Q: How soon will the Dinner Dollars appear in my account?
A: Your Dinner Dollars will appear once you reach a 500 PLATEPOINT interval.

Q: Can I give my Dinner Dollars to someone else?
A: Dinner Dollars are non-transferable.

Q: Do Dinner Dollars expire? How will I know when my Dinner Dollars expire, will you notify me?
A: Yes, Dinner Dollars expire 6 months from their issue date. You can always check your account for expiration dates on your available Dinner Dollars. We will also send you an email to keep you posted if your Dinner Dollars are about to expire.

Q: Is there a limit to how many Dinner Dollars I can use at one time/purchase?
A: There is no limit to the number of Dinner Dollars you can use at one time, but just remember your Dinner Dollars must be used on:

Our sides and sweets freezer
Made for You service fees
Lowest price menu items over 36-servings

Q: Do my purchases using Dinner Dollars count for PLATEPOINTS?
A: You get PLATEPOINTS for money spent not Dinner Dollars used.

Q: Can I redeem my Dinner Dollars when I sign up in-store?
A: You may use the Dinner Dollars already appearing in your account in-store on orders over the 36-serving minimum, for sides and sweets to round out your plate, or Made for You service fees. Dinner Dollars for orders placed that day will become available to you 7 days after your session.

Q: Can I use my Dinner Dollars for a Freezer Sale?
A: All PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars must be used in conjunction with a 36-serving minimum order. They are intended to be used during your monthly session and can not to be used during a freezer sale.

Q: Can I use my Dinner Dollars in conjunction with other promotions or coupons available?
A: No, Dinner Dollars cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or coupons.

Q: What is a Chef Milestone Badge?
A: We recognize your status in the PLATEPOINTS program by awarding you Chef Milestone Badges as you reach important PLATEPOINT levels. Each Chef Milestone gives you additional perks and surprise gifts. It is our way of honoring you for a job well done and recognizing you in our stores.

Q: What is a Badge Bonus?
A: Every time you receive a new badge for reaching a Chef Milestone, you earn an extra 10 Dinner Dollars to spend. This is your Badge Bonus.

Q: How can I find out what Chef Milestone Badge I have?
A: The easiest way to find your Chef Milestone Badge is to log in to your account. Your Chef Milestone Badge will appear in the upper right hand corner with your PLATEPOINTS total and number of available Dinner Dollars. You will also be able to find out during your next in-store session.

Q: How will I know when I am due for a gift?
A: When you reach a new Chef Milestone, you will receive an email congratulating you for your achievement and letting you know what new perks you will receive. In that email, we will let you know that you have received a gift as our way of saying, "thank you," for being a loyal customer. When you head into your next in-store session, we will have your gift waiting for you to take home.

Q: What happens after I become an Executive Chef? Do I still earn rewards?
A: Yes, you continue to earn perks! You will continue to earn 1 PLATEPOINT for every dollar you spend and 10 Dinner Dollars every time you accrue 500 PLATEPOINTS. You will also continue to earn 10 Executive Chef Dinner Dollars every time you earn an additional 10,000 PLATEPOINTS.

Q: How do I sign up?
A: Log into My Account on DreamDinners.com and complete the PLATEPOINTS enrollment questions, or fill out the enrollment form during your next in-store session. You will begin earning PLATEPOINTS on your next order. It's that easy!

Q: Do I need to pay to enroll?
A: No, there is no annual fee. PLATEPOINTS is completely free!

Q: My store isn't participating in PLATEPOINTS. Why not?
A: Most Dream Dinners locations are franchises with independent owners. These owners can choose to opt out of corporate programs like PLATEPOINTS. If you would like your store to participate, please let them know.

Q: What happens to my Dinner Dollars if I move or my store stops participating in the program?
A: As long as you are enrolled in the program, you will continue to earn PLATEPOINTS for your purchases and bonus activities, but Dinner Dollars can only be redeemed in participating stores. If you are moving to a new location, we suggest calling the local Dream Dinners location to see if they are participating. If they are, then your Dinner Dollars will transfer. If they are not participating, we suggest using your Dinner Dollars before you move.

If your store discontinues the PLATEPOINTS program, you can use your Dinner Dollars at a different participating Dream Dinners location.

Q: I am a preferred guest, can I participate?
A: Yes. Preferred guests can enroll and participate in the PLATEPOINTS program. However, because of your preferred status you will not receive PLATEPOINTS Dinner Dollars or perks.

Have fun earning points and sharing your milestones when you connect your account on Facebook.

Q: When I enroll, will my previous purchases be taken into account?
A: No. The transition period ended June 30,2014. When you enroll in PLATEPOINTS, you will begin as a new PLATEPOINTS member.

Q: What happens if my preferred status changes?
A: If at any time your preferred status is removed from your account, you will keep your PLATEPOINTS and Chef Milestone status, and you will begin earning the Dinner Dollars and perks associated with them.

PLATEPOINTS Chefs have the exclusive opportunity to host a Dream Taste session for their family and friends. Help them solve their dinnertime dilemma by showing exactly how Homade, Made Easy can work for their families.

HOW IT WORKS

HOSTESS
Select a date and work with our team to invite your friends, family and neighbors.
GUESTS
Sign up online and assemble three wholesome meals to take home and enjoy.
TOGETHER
You'll bring your families back around the dinner table.

HOSTESS PERKS

3 FREE Dinners
500 PLATEPOINTS BONUS for hosting your Dream Taste.
10 Dinner Dollars BONUS for each new guest who completes a standard order.
250 PLATEPOINTS BONUS for each new guest who completes an Introductory Offer.

Contact your store today and schedule a Dream Taste event.

Invite family and friends to assemble meals with you at your next session. Help them to experience the ease, comfort and relief Homemade, Made Easy can provide their families.

HOW IT WORKS

YOU
Click the Bring a Friend link on your Order Confirmation or Session Reminder email.
FRIENDS
Using the email, sign up for a session and complete their order online.
TOGETHER
You'll bring your families around the dinner table.
WE
Help to make your session effortless, quick and delicious.

WHAT YOU GET

10 Dinner Dollars BONUS for each new guest who completes a full order.
250 PLATEPOINTS BONUS for each new guest who completes an Introductory Offer.

Host a fundraising event at your local Dream Dinners store, where each attendee will receive three, 3-serving meals for just $34.99. Plus, $10 from each purchase will automatically be donated back to your group or organization.

WHAT WE DO
Dream Dinners provides groups and organizations an opportunity to meet their goals through in-store Fundraising Events. During your event, everyone in attendance will be able to assemble their meals and enjoy samples of delicious dinners and sweet treats.

HOW IT WORKS

Set a date and time for your event
Invite guests and promote your event
Host your event
Exceed your goal

In conjunction with a Fundraising Event, this program also allows stores to participate with add-on items from the Sides & Sweets freezer. Stores can use this program to donate an additional specific dollar amount to an organization for every Sides & Sweet that were purchased during the Fundraising event.

Contact your local store today and get your fundraiser moving in a positive direction.

Share the fun and camaraderie of the Dream Dinners experience with your friends. Groups of 10 to 12 may reserve a private session at no extra charge. You'll have full access to your local store for a full 2 hours just for you and your invitees.

A session with family, friends, neighbors or colleagues is a great gathering for baby or wedding showers, housewarming parties, or even team building for your business. Also, for every new person you include in your private session, you are entitled to earn PLATEPOINTS towards future Dream Dinners orders - as many as 500 points for each friend that completes an order. (Click the Bring a Friend link to learn more.)

How?

Contact your local store owner to schedule. We recommend you schedule two to three weeks ahead.
Discuss details about your party, the theme and purpose.
Receive instructions and an email link to our Private Party Evite system. (Paper invitations may also be available. Ask your store owner.)
Email everyone on your invitation list.
Stay in touch with your local store owner during the weeks prior to your party.

For more information, please contact your local Dream Dinners store.

Yes! Looking for a gift that will delight not only the recipient, but everyone else at the table as well? Dream Dinners gift cards are an excellent gift for family, friends and co-workers, as well as a customer appreciation gift or employee reward.

Gift Cards are easily mailed directly to a family member or friend in any city where there is a Dream Dinners location. You can purchase multiple cards and give them away personally or send an eGift card instantly via email! Dream Dinners Gift Cards are available through our website and in stores and are redeemable at any Dream Dinners location.

Traditional gift cards are the standard plastic gift cards that that can be purchased in Dream Dinners stores or online and shipped via standard mail (2-4 business days). Our eGift cards are virtual gift cards that are sent instantly via email and can be used immediately by the recipient.

Both gift cards types work identically as a form of payment when making a purchase at DreamDinners.com.

Yes, treat your gift cards like cash. They can be redeemed by anyone with the Gift Card details.

Gift cards are redeemable on our website at the time you register for a meal-assembly session. When entering your payment information, choose the "gift card" payment option and enter your gift card details as well as the gift card value to be redeemed.

Gift cards may not be redeemed for cash or used to obtain cash in any way, except as required by applicable law.

Click here to check your current balance. (DreamDinners.com/main.php?page=gift_card_balance)

Our payment system allows multiple forms of payment. If your gift card value is less than your order, enter your gift card information and enter your credit or debit card information. Your order summary will reflect both forms of payment.

If your gift card value is more than your order, only the amount of your order will be deducted from your gift card. The remaining value will be available for future orders.

Finding out the value of your gift card is easy. Click here to check your current balance and enter your gift card information.

Traditional gift cards are shipped via standard mail in 2-4 business days. Virtual eGift cards are sent via email instantly after purchase and can be used immediately.

Dream Dinners gift cards are only redeemable at Dream Dinners' stores.

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