Mon, 31 Aug
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Servings
4
Cooked
The weekly dinner system for Kiwi households.
CartTally helps you plan dinners around your household food rules, pantry, budget and routine.
Free during public Beta. No card required.
Weekly Plan
Shopping ListRegenerate
31 Aug – 6 Sept
Current week2026-08-31
Estimated Shop
$132
Budget
$150
Difference
$18 under
Cook
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Start Cooking
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Takeaway
Servings
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How CartTally works
Five steps from household chaos to dinner sorted.
1. Set up your household rules
Allergies, dislikes, budget, household size, and weekly routine: set once, used every week.
2. Add what you want to use up
Quick pantry sweep: chicken breast, spinach, two carrots. CartTally plans around them.
3. Generate your weekly dinner plan
Dinners chosen around your rules, pantry items, budget target, and weekly schedule.
4. Shop from one clear list
Pantry-covered items removed, estimated prices shown, split into “you have” and “you need.”
5. Cook without the endless scrolling
Simple cook mode with ingredients, steps, and rule indicators. No more life-stories to scroll through.
What makes CartTally different?
CartTally connects your household rules, pantry, budget and weekly routine into one simple weekly dinner plan.
Rules-first planning
Allergies, dislikes, and preferences are part of the plan from the start.
Pantry-based meals
Use what you already have before buying more. Less food waste, save more money and help the environment.
Budget guidance
See an estimated shop total before you head to the supermarket. Less surprises at checkout.
Simple shop and cook
Turn the plan into a clear shopping list with one click, then cook from simple steps.
The useful bit of meal kits is the planning.
Meal kits are convenient, but not always flexible, budget-friendly, or pantry-aware. CartTally helps you plan your own supermarket shop around your household, your way: without the box, the packaging, or the fixed menu.
Meal kits
- Fixed weekly menus
- $12–$16 per serve
- Can’t use what’s in your fridge
- Limited allergy flexibility
CartTally
- Plans around your household rules
- Uses your budget and supermarket
- Factors in what you already have
- Full allergy and preference control
CartTally is in public Beta. Grocery prices are shown as estimates while we improve supermarket coverage. We’ll always be upfront about what’s directional vs. exact.
Public Beta access
Plan your week with CartTally at no cost while we learn from households using it.
What you can use now
Free during public Beta
- A complete weekly planning loop for your household rules, dinner rhythm, and budget
- Shopping List, Pantry context, and Cook Mode
- Directional grocery estimates to help plan the shop
- Current non-AI features available in public Beta
No card required. Beta access does not automatically become a paid subscription. Features and future tier boundaries may change as we learn.
After Beta
Before paid plans begin, we will explain what each option includes and what it costs.
Free is intended to remain a genuinely useful weekly planning loop, not a light meal planner. Plus is intended to add deeper household learning, control, flexibility, and budget usefulness as those capabilities are built.
Ready to plan your week?
Create an account, set your household rules, and build a practical dinner plan.
Create your CartTally account
Set your household rules, build a weekly plan, then shop and cook from the same place.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CartTally a meal kit?
No. CartTally is a dinner system, not a delivery box. You shop at your own supermarket using your own plan and list.
Does CartTally buy groceries for me?
Not currently. CartTally helps you plan what to buy and estimates the cost, but you do the shop yourself (online or in-store).
Are grocery prices exact?
Grocery figures are directional estimates. Live prices, availability, substitutions, pack sizes, and checkout totals may vary.
Can CartTally handle allergies and dislikes?
Absolutely. Food rules, allergies, intolerances, dislikes, and preferences are a core part of how plans are generated. You should still review meals as the system improves.
Which supermarkets are supported?
We’re starting with major New Zealand supermarkets and expanding coverage during Beta. You can tell us your main shopping brand when you join, and we'll work to expand this list over time.
Is CartTally free?
Yes. The Public Beta access section explains what that means, including cost, card, and conversion details.
What does public Beta include?
The Public Beta access section lists the core weekly loop and what may change as CartTally learns.
What happens after Beta?
The Public Beta access section sets out the intended Free and Plus distinction. Pricing and included features will be explained before paid plans begin.
When can I try it?
Now. Create an account to start planning dinners around your household rules, pantry, budget, and routine.
Is this an AI recipe generator?
No. CartTally is a structured dinner system planner. It uses your household rules, pantry, budget, and schedule to build practical dinner plans from real recipes, not random recipe generators.