First year at uni? We make it feel like home.
New city, new friends, new life — but familiar food. Weekly home-style meals that help freshers settle in.
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First year at university is exciting but overwhelming. New city, new people, and suddenly you're responsible for feeding yourself. Saakshis makes it easier with weekly home-style Indian meals delivered to your door. No cooking skills needed, no meal planning stress. Just proper food that tastes like home.
Why first year students choose Saakshis
Tastes like home (helps with homesickness)
No cooking skills or equipment needed
Parents can set up subscription for you
Flexible - pause anytime for holidays
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Frequently asked questions
I've never cooked before - can I manage?
No cooking needed! Cook or reheat straight from frozen. Perfect for students who've never had to cook for themselves.
Can my parents order for me?
Yes! Many parents set up Saakshis for their children starting university. They can order from anywhere, even overseas.
What if I don't have a freezer?
Most student accommodations have shared freezers. Meals are delivered frozen — keep them frozen and cook or reheat straight from frozen.
Can I pause during holidays?
Absolutely! Pause anytime for Christmas, Easter, or summer. Your subscription continues when you're back.
Other challenges we solve
Home-cooked Indian food on a weekly plan — no restaurant mark-ups, no service fees.
Proper ghar ka khana across the week — dal, sabzi, curries — delivered frozen, heated when you need them.
Halal and pure veg options delivered to your halls. Heat and eat between lectures.
Pick your weekly comfort
Choose from our curated meal plans designed for busy students
New here? FIRST20 takes 20% off your first box — no minimum. Skip or cancel anytime.
Make it a full thali. Prefer to choose every dish? Pick a build-your-own box above, then add roti, rice and a little something sweet in the builder — one kitchen, the whole thali.
Eat With Your Eyes
Home-style recipes, premium ingredients, and 100% home-cooked. Delivered frozen across the UK.
Creamy Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach, soft paneer cubes
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati, tender chicken
Amritsari Chole
Spiced chickpeas, home-style taste
Shahi Paneer
Rich cashew gravy, royal spices
Homestyle Chicken Curry
Just like mum makes it
Dal Palak
Slow-cooked lentils & spinach
Home-Cooked, Locked In ✨
Our multi-step process means every meal arrives with its home-style taste intact — cooked once, frozen, and ready to reheat.
See How Much You Could Save 💷
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Delivery
Confidence 🚚
Reliable, tracked delivery across mainland UK. We handle the logistics, you enjoy the food.
UK Mainland Coverage
We deliver to mainland UK. From London to Edinburgh, we've got your university town covered.
Student Friendly
Works seamlessly with uni halls reception, safe places, and direct-to-door DPD notifications.
Frozen Delivery
Insulated packaging keeps meals frozen in transit. Keep frozen in your freezer, then reheat from frozen until piping hot.
Still Have Questions?
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