Tried SupperWorks, it was interesting and fun

On Wednesday night we visited the SupperWorks for our visit to this new concept. The idea started in the US, How It Works, and SupperWorks "recently" opened in Waterloo at Northfield & Bridge. I was fortunately enough to win the preview at the Eastbridge Silent Auction for only $42 (worth of $150), and lazy enough to finally reserve and go after a full month. Let the story begin ...

Here are our 6 entrees for August

1. 
   
   Bourbon-Molasses Pork Tenderloin (grill)
2. 
   
   Cajun Basa (grill or oven)
3. 
   
   Cinnamon-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summertime Salsa (grill)
4. 
   
   Java Joe's Flats (grill)
5. 
   
   Mango Tango Chicken (grill)
6. 
   
   Pesto Chicken Salad Wraps (Ready to Eat)

Pros

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  No cleanup required - you use the tools/utensils provided, place them in dirty basket afterwards, done
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  No preparation needed - all materials are prepared for you beforehand (or even splitted), you go there, put on a chef apron, go to your entree station, follow the recipes, place the food into the ziploc bag, and store them in the cooler before you go home
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  Lots of choices from the menu - steak, fish, chicken, wrap, desserts
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  Opportunity to bond, or team building, or a fun adventure with a date or s.o.
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  Quick - we finished 6 entrees in an hour
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  Cheap (subjective) - $42 for 36 servings is dirt cheap, each serving is $1.17

Cons

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  You still have to cook/oven/grill the entrees at home, in addition to prepare the rice/potato/vegetable/pasta and etc...
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  Expensive - even with the onsite rate of $153 for 6 entrees, that's still $4.25 per serving. Some may argue it's cheaper to buy groceries and prepare ourselves. I don't argue that, but I see the merits of trying it out occasionally and this is cheaper than dining out as well

Verdict

We were sold, at least for another month as we really enjoyed the experience

Tastewise it's hard to say yet, I've only finished the Pesto Chicken Wrap so far in 3 days. Will report back once we eat through the remaining 5 entrees, can't wait because they look delicious

Here are our 6 entrees for September ($153, $4.25 per serving)

1. 
   
   Eggplant Caponata (stovetop)
2. 
   
   Holiday Quiche (oven)
3. 
   
   Horseradish Sirloin Roast (grill or oven)
4. 
   
   Korean Orange Spice Steaks (grill)
5. 
   
   Salmon with Herbed Couscous (oven)
6. 
   
   Thai-Style Grilled Chicken (grill)