It’s been two decades since The Office first premiered, yet few sitcoms have given us food moments as unforgettable as Kevin Malone’s chili disaster, Michael Scott’s pre-race fettuccine binge, or Stanley’s pure joy on Pretzel Day.
Now, to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary, HelloFresh is giving fans a chance to bring those culinary classics into their own kitchens. Launched in October, The Office Eats is a limited-edition HelloFresh menu inspired by the series’ most beloved bites.
The Office Eats is a limited-edition HelloFresh menu inspired by the show’s most beloved bites, from Kevin’s Famous Chili to Pretzel Day favorites.
On deck: Kevin Malone’s Famous Chili, a hearty beef chili featuring beans, ancho chili, and Southwest spices. It’s a comforting classic that tastes like it’s been passed down from Malones for generations.
And of course, Michael Scott’s Fun Run Alfredo, a creamy, comforting carb-load inspired by Michael’s pre-race meal during the Michael Scott’s Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run Race for the Cure.
But the real scene-stealer might just be the Pretzel Day Kit, an ode to National Pretzel Month that’s available all month long through the HelloFresh Market and at HelloFreshOfficeEats.com. It’s a tribute to Stanley’s favorite day of the year, complete with everything you need to bake buttery, soft pretzels and all 18 toppings from Michael’s legendary “The Works” order: sweet glaze, cinnamon sugar, chocolate syrup, white chocolate syrup, fudge, candy-coated chocolates, caramel dip, mint chip, chocolate chip, marshmallows, peanuts, toffee nuts, coconuts, peanut butter drizzle, chocolate cookie crumbs, sprinkles, cotton candy bits, and powdered sugar.
“The Office is packed with unforgettable food scenes, so our goal was to blend culinary creativity with pop culture to bring these dishes from the screen straight to the dinner table,” said Michelle Doll Olson, Senior Culinary Development Manager at HelloFresh. “As long-time fans, we wanted to stay true to what made these dishes so memorable on the show, while ensuring they’re just as enjoyable to cook and eat at home!”
“HelloFresh is all about bringing joy to home cooking, and this partnership brings the humor and heart of The Office into the kitchen with fun and easy recipes that fans will recognize instantly,” said Adam Kalikow, Managing Director, HelloFresh. “From Kevin’s famous chili to Michael’s race-day fettuccine, we’re excited to bring these fan-favorite moments to life with delicious meals that make dinner and snack time something to look forward to!”
HelloFresh U.S. subscribers can purchase the Pretzel Day Kit through the HelloFresh Market in the weeks of October 20th and October 27th. Non-subscribers and Canadian* customers can purchase the kit through www.HelloFreshOfficeEats.com, with limited quantities dropping weekly on Monday, October 13th, 20th, and 27th at 9:00 am ET. The kits are priced at $24.99 plus free shipping, and are available on a first come, first serve basis. It’s a rare chance to relive some of Scranton’s most delicious moments (minus the office carpet cleanup).
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