How to use the food wheel
- Look at the list of meals and remove anything you don’t fancy today.
- Add your own options, such as local restaurants, leftovers or a new recipe.
- Click Spin and eat whatever it lands on.
Food wheel ideas
Copy any of these into the entries box to make a themed wheel:
- Dinner at home: spaghetti bolognese, chicken stir-fry, homemade pizza, chili, fajitas, fish and chips.
- Breakfast: pancakes, omelette, porridge, avocado toast, smoothie bowl, breakfast burrito.
- Cuisines: Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Greek, Lebanese.
- Budget meals: rice and beans, pasta bake, jacket potatoes, egg fried rice, soup.
Why spinning helps with food choices
Deciding what to eat is a classic case of decision fatigue. After a long day, even a small choice feels like work, and groups get stuck because nobody wants to choose. Handing the decision to a fair, random spin removes the pressure. And if you secretly hoped it would land on something else, you’ve found what you really wanted.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the foods on the wheel?
Yes. Edit the entries box, one food per line. Try your favorite local restaurants, home-cooked meals or cuisines you want to try. The wheel remembers your list next time.
How do I make a healthy food wheel?
Clear the list and add healthy options like grain bowls, stir-fry, grilled fish, salads and soups. Then spin when you need dinner inspiration.
Can a group use the food wheel to decide?
Yes. Let everyone add one or two options, then spin once. Agree before spinning that the wheel's answer is final, and it ends the "I don't mind, you choose" loop.
Can I share my food wheel?
Press "Share link" to copy a link containing your list. Anyone who opens it sees the same wheel.
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