Is "I don't mind, what do you want?" taking up your evening? Put your favourite meals on the wheel, give it a spin, and settle dinner in seconds. No more going round in circles while everyone gets hungrier.
How to use the what to eat wheel
- Start with our list, or replace it with meals and takeaways that you really like.
- Press Spin in the middle of the wheel.
- Read the result in the pop-up, and spin again if nobody can face it.
- Your list is saved in this browser, so it is ready for tomorrow.
Who uses the What to Eat Wheel
Couples and housemates
When nobody wants to choose, the wheel chooses for you. Add options that you are all happy with before you spin, then agree to accept the result. That way, nobody gets the blame for a disappointing dinner.
Families with fussy eaters
Let each person add one meal to the wheel, then let a child press Spin. Children are often more willing to eat something that they feel part of choosing, and it turns a daily argument into a small game.
Weekly meal planning
Planning meals is one of those jobs that feels harder than it should. Build a list of dishes that you already cook, and use the wheel to choose the week. It brings variety without any extra thinking.
Choosing a restaurant with friends
Ask everybody to suggest one place, add them all to the wheel, and share the spin on one phone. The choice is made before anyone has to argue.
Making the wheel work for your household
The starter list is only a guide, so replace it with food you really eat. Type the dishes you can cook, or the places that deliver near you, one on each line. Your list is saved in this browser, so it is ready next time.
Ideas for your list
- Family favourites: the meals everybody already agrees on.
- Use it up: dishes that finish what is already in the fridge.
- Something new: one recipe you have been meaning to try.
- Lazy nights: toast, leftovers or a takeaway.
Planning a whole week
Tick Remove winner and spin seven times. Each dish comes out of the wheel once chosen, so the week does not repeat itself, and the Results tab becomes your meal plan to copy into a shopping note.
What to Eat Wheel questions
Can I add my own food?
Yes, and we recommend it. Type each meal or restaurant on its own line. The wheel updates as you type, and your list is saved in this browser for next time.
Can I make a favourite more likely?
Yes. Each line counts as one entry, so a dish that you add twice has twice the chance. It is an easy way to favour the healthy meals, or the takeaway.
Does it know about allergies or diets?
No. The wheel only picks from what is on the list, and it knows nothing about ingredients. Please make sure that every option is safe for everyone who is eating it, and remove any that are not.
How do I get the original list back?
Press Reset above the entries box and confirm. The wheel goes back to the starter list, and your own entries are replaced, so copy them first if you want to keep them.
Can I keep separate wheels for lunch and dinner?
This page keeps one list. For more, the random name picker lets you keep up to 20 wheels, so you can have one for lunch, one for dinner and one for takeaways.
Can I use it on my phone in a restaurant?
Yes. It works in your phone's browser with nothing to install. Type in the dishes that you are choosing between, and let the wheel settle it before the waiter comes back.
Last updated by GetRandomName.