Cook your meals soon after receiving them. Because of transit times, they might actually be older than what you buy from the store. Use common sense when approaching certain dishes—seafood, fresh greens, and chicken should be prepared first, while red meat, pork, and harder produce can last a few more days.

Cancel at least one full week before you want your last box. If you want to skip a week or take a break from deliveries, most services allow you to make those selections, too. Many meal kits are now offered in grocery stores. To combat the high operational costs of delivery-only services, many companies have partnered with or been acquired by major food stores and are now offering its kits in the grocery aisles.

While we only tested delivery services, many of the recipes we tried are also available in stores for equal or lower prices. Some meal kit companies now offer prepared and heat-and-eat meals.

We've noticed a recent trend toward speed and convenience in the meal kit world, both with traditional companies and with frozen and ready-to-eat brands. Home Chef now offers at least two oven-ready dishes per menu every week, and Sunbasket has introduced both oven-ready and pre-made options.

We recommend having a good cast iron pan or a Dutch oven handy. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time. The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered.

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Accessibility All Accessibility. Why trust Reviewed? Learn more about our product testing. Read More Pros Large variety of appealing dishes and extras Big portions Straightforward recipes Cons Recipe timing can be inaccurate Vegan offerings are limited.

Read More Pros High-quality ingredients User-friendly recipes with accurate timing Large variety of options and extras Cons Lots of packaging. Read More Pros Balanced flavors Quality ingredients Quick and easy Creative recipes Cons Some recipes fall short.

Read More Pros Fully plant-based Tasty , unique meals Premade meals offered Cons Learning curve with recipe cards. Written by Cassidy Olsen , Madison Trapkin , Monica Petrucci , and Danielle DeSiato.

Best Overall. Pros Large variety of appealing dishes and extras Big portions Straightforward recipes. Cons Recipe timing can be inaccurate Vegan offerings are limited. Buy now at HelloFresh. Best Value. Favorite meal: Soy-ginger pork tenderloin with garlic rice and green beans Cost: Visit Dinnerly for updated pricing.

Cons Organization is lacking Navigating the website can be challenging. Buy now at Dinnerly. Most User-Friendly. Pros High-quality ingredients User-friendly recipes with accurate timing Large variety of options and extras.

Cons Lots of packaging. Buy now at Home Chef. Best Pre-Prepped Kit. Favorite meal: Paneer and cauliflower tikka masala with garam masala basmati rice Cost: Visit Gobble for updated pricing.

Pros Balanced flavors Quality ingredients Quick and easy Creative recipes. Cons Some recipes fall short. Buy now at Gobble. Best Plant-Based Kit. Favorite meal: Tamarind cauliflower with gingered fried rice and cashews Cost: Visit Purple Carrot for updated pricing.

Pros Fully plant-based Tasty , unique meals Premade meals offered. Cons Learning curve with recipe cards. Buy now at Purple Carrot. Best Prepared Meal Delivery Service. Favorite meal: Sesame-ginger tofu poke bowl Cost: Visit CookUnity for updated pricing.

Pros Tasty meals Countless options Personalized menu. Cons Ranging portion sizes. Buy now at CookUnity. Blue Apron. Favorite meal: Crispy skin salmon with salsa verde and farro salad Cost: Visit Blue Apron for updated pricing.

Pros Affordable Accurate cooking time estimates Quick and easy. Cons Flavors and ratios sometimes off in recipes Disorganized packaging Limited menus. Buy now at Blue Apron.

Favorite meal: Apricot dijon chicken legs with roasted carrots and lemon garlic couscous Cost: Visit EveryPlate for updated pricing. Pros Affordable High-quality ingredients Quick and easy recipes. Cons No recipes for special diets Limited meal options.

Buy now at EveryPlate. Martha and Marley Spoon. Pros Flavorful dishes Inventive recipes Eco-friendly packaging. Cons No recipes for special diets Smaller portions. Green Chef. Favorite meal: Red-miso steak stir-fry with udon noodles, carrots, edamame, pickled ginger and carrots Cost: Visit Green Chef for updated pricing.

Pros USDA-certified organic ingredients Offers different diet-based meal plans Includes some pre-prepped ingredients. Cons Limited weekly menus Higher prices. Buy now at Green Chef. Favorite meal: Fresh pappardelle verde with sweet pea pistou and sugar snap peas Cost: Visit Sunbasket for updated pricing.

Pros Great for vegetarians Wide variety of meals offered Easy recipes. Cons Portions not big enough for leftovers. Buy now at Sunbasket. Meet the testers Cassidy Olsen Contributor olsencassidy.

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The best part about all of them? Meals arrive in an insulated cardboard box. Except for the included ice packs, all the packaging is recyclable; the Paleolithic people would be proud. All the dishes are vegetarian, and I often use them as a base for my dinners or add a quick-cooking veggie—like frozen peas and carrots to their upma —to call it a day.

You could also add meat. My favorite meal was the dal makhani. It's made from a short list of simple ingredients, has all the creamy richness you'd expect from the dish, and it takes seven minutes to prepare as opposed to overnight in the slow cooker. I ate this with a dollop of yogurt, chopped cilantro, and premade rotis.

I also appreciate that Cumin Club offers dishes from distinct places of origin, like Kolkata and Chennai—both regions that represent my cultural identity but that often get overlooked when it comes to Indian food in the US.

The Cumin Club. All of the dishes I tried were flavorful and well-seasoned, and I enjoyed the unmatched diversity of ingredients. Not to mention, all of the meals are quick and easy.

I appreciated that the sauces and dressings were premade and actually tasted good and that the protein choices for the meals were customizable. For example, when ordering the BBQ meatloaf with garlicky greens and potatoes , you can select either ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey.

For other meals, you can even choose your preferred cut of steak or chicken. They also offer weekly fully prepared, microwave-ready meals I can vouch for the turkey chili mac with cheddar.

Go directly to our top picks to order your weekly meals: Sign up for Purple Carrot , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Marley Spoon , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Home Chef , or skip ahead to read our review.

Sign up for Gobble , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Dinnerly , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Green Chef , or skip ahead to read our review. Shop at Purple Carrot. Shop at Home Chef. Shop at Marley Spoon. Shop at Gobble. Shop at Dinnerly.

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Shop at The Cumin Club. Plus, the meals were tasty, satisfying and creative, but take note that many of the keto meals are very high in fat. Favorites included the pork tenderloin with cheesy cabbage, vegan mushroom marsala and the herb cream cheese salmon.

Curated for athletes, this all-organic prepared subscription service uses high-quality ingredients like grass-fed meat and wild-caught seafood.

Those serious about counting macros will appreciate that each plan has curated macros depending on the specific goal. The Trifecta app can also give you a personalized plan and tools to help you manage your weight. How it works: Choose from over high-protein meals each week.

The service has four different meal plans including clean, Paleo Whole 30, keto and plant-based. Have Trifecta's chefs select the meals for you or pick them on your own. You can choose 5, 7, 10 or 14 entrees per delivery, and add on an optional seven breakfasts if desired.

Trifecta meals arrive in vacuum-sealed containers and last 6 to 10 days in the fridge or over three months in the freezer. Lab results: Our experts appreciate Trifecta's focus on nutrition, macronutrients and meal planning.

The brand provides great tools for those looking to gain muscle or lose body fat with its corresponding app. Testers enjoyed the meals too, describing the portions as "on point" and "well balanced. That being said, the meals aren't the most flavorful we've tried, but they do offer a balance of carbs, protein and fat.

The topics of weight loss and dieting can be controversial , but what caught our attention about BistroMD is that the service was founded by a medical doctor and includes a team of dedicated dietitians.

And BistroMD's diet options aren't just for weight loss but also for diabetics who may have trouble finding other services that they can enjoy. How it works: Start by selecting a program to fit your dietary needs, which include:.

There are over meals to choose from. Items arrive frozen and simply need a quick reheating before you dig in. Lab results: A top performer in our tests, BistroMD thoroughly impressed our testers and judges with its high-quality meals and variety.

Our nutrition experts appreciated the variety of plans that BistroMD offers, which cater to specific medical conditions and phases of life. The pre-portioned meals are science-backed and take the guesswork out of healthy eating.

Testers gave the service top marks for convenience, variety, freshness of ingredients and ease of reheating the meals, saying they loved that the meals required no prep work. Known for its signature line of smoothies and soups, this female-founded company is fully plant-based and now offers grain and noodle bowls as well as cold-pressed juices and wellness shots.

Splendid Spoon is a great option for individuals who are looking for a light lunch or nutritious on-the-go breakfasts. How it works: Select how many meals you want — 7, 14 or 21 — and then customize the delivery frequency.

Options include weekly, bi-monthly or monthly. Choose from over 50 pre-made smoothies, bowls and dishes. Filter for additional dietary needs like higher fiber, higher protein, lower calorie, lower carb, lower fat, lower sodium and lower sugar.

Lab results: Our lab experts appreciated the straightforward ordering process and quick shipping turnaround. Although the food arrives frozen, testers noted you can still taste the freshness of each item.

Same with the soups," said one tester. Testers do note that some of the noodles, grain bowls and smoothies have two servings in one small container.

Although the fare is on the lighter side, the flavor profiles are great. And while we love the offerings, this isn't the choice for fresh lunchtime salads or sandwiches. RELATED: The Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services. These plant-based, organic meals deliver great flavor and sizable portions too.

The service is also gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO and free from refined sugars. How it works: Sakara Life offers a variety of plans with pre-set menus ranging in length from two days to 60 days. The service has five targeted nutrition programs, which include its signature nutrition program and its new Sakara Systems.

Lab results: A tester favorite, Sakara Life's meals had balanced portions and inventive ingredients. Our experts love the high-quality ingredients from Sakara and although the plan is designed to offer health-conscious plant-based options, testers found the meals filling and flavorful.

Another tester commented, "The delivery was well organized and the meals were fresh, flavorful and satisfying. READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Is Sakara Life Worth It? Thistle focuses on nutritious, fully prepared meals that are veggie-forward. All of the meals are gluten-free and dairy-free too.

Enjoy fully prepared meals delivered right to your door, and items are fresh, never frozen. How it works: The service offers a weekly rotating, globally-inspired menu of six different breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. You'll also find jarred salads, soups and organic cold-pressed juices and wellness shots.

There is the option to add meat protein options to lunches and dinners like sustainably sourced chicken, turkey and pork, making it great for flexitarians too.

For shipped boxes, meal subscription plans are available, and you can choose from the following meat or vegan plans:. Lab results: Our registered dietitians appreciate that the meals have balanced macronutrient ratios and substantial amounts of fiber and protein to help keep you full.

Testers liked that the service was plant-forward but also offered up the option for high-quality animal proteins. Popular menu items included the chunky monkey smoothie, Thistle pad thai, southwestern black bean salad, chili verde soup and grilled corn and poblano chile salad.

One tester said: "I loved that everything was already gluten-free and dairy-free, and the meals tasted really fresh. The vegetables were very good quality. If you live locally on the West Coast or Northeast, you'll get access to Thistle's entire menu. But for the few areas that the brand ships to, you'll only be able to access fixed plans.

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's or other gastrointestinal issues, you may have written off meal delivery altogether. Michelin-star chefs team up with physicians and dietitians to create delicious meals that accommodate complex dietary restrictions.

How it works: The subscription option is designed to help you maintain a low-FODMAP regimen over the course of two to eight weeks. You can subscribe and choose your meals and have them sent on a recurring schedule or opt for a one-time order.

Epicured offers over menu items ranging from fully prepared bowls, entrées and soups to smoothies and energy bites. Organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Lab results: Our experts appreciate that Epicured caters to an underserved population, providing exceptional-tasting meals that are easy on the gut.

They even offer extra-sensitive IBS meals and GERD-friendly options. Testers liked the "generous portion sizes" and that the meals were surprisingly delicious even though they were also gluten-free and low-FODMAP. But surprisingly, it was all very good.

RELATED: The Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services. You'll pay a premium for this health-conscious prepared meal delivery service from Methodology, but the quality is top-notch. The entire menu is free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar and includes high-quality proteins that are sustainably sourced.

Plus, this service was actually utilized by researchers at Stanford Medicine in a clinical study that looked at the Mediterranean and keto diets. How it works: Plans include a four- or five-day reset, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner or just lunch and dinner.

You can select a plan with meat, seafood or vegan offerings or a combination of the three. Meals are ready to eat and can be reheated in a microwave or on a stovetop in less than 5 minutes.

The brand recently started shipping nationwide too. Lab results: We were really impressed with not only how fresh the meals were but also how filling the generous portion sizes were.

You could tell that everything was made with high-quality ingredients, and the meals received rave reviews in taste tests. Testers appreciated that the meals and snacks come in nice reusable containers too.

There are some restrictions to consider with this service. The menus are largely pre-set, and you'll have to commit to at least four days of meals. Plus, the cost is higher than other services we tested, but the quality definitely reflects that. Our dietitians also point out that although the meals are nutritionally balanced, the brand does not disclose the sodium in the meals, so keep this in mind if you need to follow a low-sodium diet.

To find the best meal delivery services, we recruited over at-home testers along with our in-house food and nutrition experts. We evaluated over 50 different meal delivery services , ranging from fully prepared options to traditional kits that come with pre-measured ingredients and a follow-along recipe card.

We made our selections based on expert evaluation and tester feedback, including overall satisfaction, food quality, cost, recycling efforts and availability. Our picks for the best prepared meal delivery services cater to a wide variety of special diets and dietary preferences including gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and more.

We've also found that customization is important to many testers, so we took that into account. Although taste is subjective, we chose companies that scored high points overall with testers. For prepared meal delivery services, we assess how easy it is to navigate and utilize the service's website.

We look for robust menu variety, ample dietary preferences to accommodate different needs, multiple reheating options and delicious and inventive meals.

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Overall, the sheer variety of Dinnerly—along with its low price—makes it a great fit for most families without special dietary needs. They even offer some low-carb and dairy-free meals. HelloFresh is one of the most well-known meal kit delivery services. They offer a wide variety of meals each week, including crowd-pleasing choices and more unique dishes.

For singles, a two-serving plan provides a dinner and one serving worth of leftovers for lunch the next day. It can save a lot of money compared to dining out for lunch and dinner. Other than occasional shipping issues, reviewers rate HelloFresh highly—with many saying that they cook at home much more since starting their HelloFresh subscription.

Meal delivery services are companies that ship prepared meals or meal kits to your doorstep each week. There are several different meal delivery services to suit nearly all budgets and diet preferences.

Meal delivery services are convenient and they can help you save time and money. They also may help you incorporate healthier meals into your routine and they can add some variety if you find yourself in a cooking rut.

By eliminating the need to meal plan and grocery shop, meal delivery services provide convenience and save lots of time. Even if you choose a meal kit that requires you to prep and cook the ingredients, you may still save a couple of hours each week of planning and shopping.

If you find yourself eating out or ordering out regularly, meal delivery companies could also help you save money. Many meal delivery services also feature well-balanced, nutritious meals that prioritize fresh produce and healthy protein sources. They can be a good way to introduce your family to healthier meals.

Finally, meal kit services often feature large selections of meals from different types of cuisine. They can add some much-needed variety if your dinners have been feeling stale.

There are two different types of meal delivery services: prepared meal delivery and meal kit delivery. Prepared meal delivery services send single-serving meals that are completely cooked.

They only require reheating and they may be sent fresh or frozen. Meal kits, on the other hand, consist of weekly shipments of recipe cards and all the corresponding ingredients to cook those recipes.

There are five main factors to consider when choosing the best affordable meal delivery service for your household. For individuals, prepared meals may be more convenient, but meal kits are often a better choice for families. Families who follow specific diets like gluten-free, vegan or keto will need to choose meal delivery services like Purple Carrot or Green Chef, which are more expensive than some others.

Additionally, if you eat organic that will limit your options as well. Only Green Chef offers exclusively organic meal kits. Finally, you should review the menu before you sign up and make sure that there are plenty of options that you and the other members of your household will enjoy.

When choosing a meal delivery service, what to avoid really comes down to your personal preferences and budget. Fortunately, you can view the menu for all of these services on their websites before signing up.

In fact, I have tested all of the services on this list for myself, in addition to several others. We were able to use my first-hand experiences to help guide our decisions for the best cheap meal delivery. Additionally, we considered price per serving, specialty diets and customer reviews to ensure that we included highly-rated meal kits that offered affordable options for people with many different dietary needs and preferences.

Meal delivery services are weekly subscriptions that send pre-prepared meals or meal kits with recipes and ingredients to your door each week. Some, like Nutrisystem, send monthly shipments.

Meal delivery services are available at a wide range of prices. Many of them cost around eight to ten dollars per serving, but they can range from five to fifteen dollars per serving. Meal delivery services can be a good fit for athletes, depending on their unique nutrition needs.

Typically, athletes need to prioritize protein intake and may need to time their carbohydrate intake around athletic events. Most meal delivery services feature protein-rich meal options and you can adjust the size of your carbohydrate serving if needed. Cheap meal delivery services can save your family hours each week.

Although they are typically more expensive than grocery store prices, there are several affordable options that can save money compared to regular dining out.

Be sure to choose a meal kit that fits within your budget, is a good fit for your dietary needs and contains plenty of options that your household enjoys.

Sign In. SI Tickets. SI Shop. Deals Fitness Health Nutrition SI Tickets SI Shop Sleep Tech. By Matthew Dustin, fitness coach Feb 12, By Gabrielle Hondorp Feb 9, By Pete Nastasi, certified sports nutrition coach Feb 9, By Ashley Zlatopolsky Feb 8, Hungryroot is a meal planning service and grocery ordering site all in one.

New customers complete a detailed food preference quiz, and Hungryoot's algorithm creates a tailored meal plan with an accompanying list of groceries and pre-portioned ingredients to make meals in 10 minutes or less. With an archive of thousands of recipes and tons of search filters, you can mix and match to create nutritious and healthful meals, including salads, rice bowls, soups, pantry items, snacks, beverages, and even ready-to-eat foods.

In addition, Hungryroot focuses on sustainable packaging , with recyclable boxes, biodegradable ice packs, and recipes designed to curb food waste.

If you have specific dietary needs or even just a family of picky eaters, Hungryroot allows you to customize your order more than almost any other meal delivery service we tested. Once your profile is complete, Hungryroot will send you suggested meals based on your preferences every week.

Hungryroot delivers everywhere in the contiguous U. Most recipes require only five or six steps, and we found that actual cooking time was very minimal and estimated hands-on time was very accurate.

In fact, both our recipes took under 20 minutes to complete. We tried two recipes from this service:. The suggested cook time for a medium-rare steak was 3 to 4 minutes per side, but we found this left the steak with a cool, red center. The only other step was adding creme fraiche to the potatoes and mashing them.

Pros: CookUnity offers chef-crafted meals that cover a range of dietary needs, and its focus on sustainable packaging appealed to our eco-conscious testers. Cons: With only single-serving options, CookUnity isn't an ideal choice if you're looking to feed a family.

CookUnity offers an extensive selection of fresh, small-batch chef-to-consumer meals ready to heat and eat in minutes. With east coast, west coast, Texas, and Midwest hubs, you can select from a rotating menu of meals created by award-winning chefs, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Esther Choi.

The menu caters to all sorts of dietary preferences , including dairy-free, vegan, low-calorie, low-sodium, and keto. Culinary and global delights feature bibimbap, Thai curries, barbeque, udon soups, pizza, tacos, and mezze platters.

Meals are all single-serving, and you can order up to 16 entrées a week. The company also includes profiles of all its chefs, which makes the site more engaging. The service only delivers to select regions in 47 states, leaving many testers outside major metropolitan areas out of luck.

The box is insulated with a recyclable paper insert, and the contents are kept cool with a large ice pack at the bottom of the shipping container.

Each meal tray is encased in a colorful paper sleeve with the name and photo of the chef who created the recipe, a use-by date, and detailed nutritional information. The meal tray is made of industrially compostable material and sealed with a plastic film.

We were generally impressed with these prepared meals; while we found some portions on the small side, the flavors won over many of our prepared-meal skeptics.

Pros: Daily Harvest's menu is entirely plant-based, and the service makes every effort to use organic ingredients.

Cons: More impatient home cooks may not like that all meals arrive frozen; you also must commit to a minimum order of nine items with each delivery.

Since , Daily Harvest has provided plant-based eaters nationwide with top-notch meals that are chock-full of nutrients. Everything on the menu is plant-based and gluten-free, with a strong focus on organic ingredients. There are more than dishes on the menu , from sweet potato and wild rice bowls to artichoke and spinach flatbread to purple corn and tomatillo soup.

While all items arrive frozen, that just means you can keep your freezer stocked with meals whenever you need them. Ordering from Daily Harvest is a straightforward process. You do not need to create an account to view the menu, so browse as much as you like before signing up.

Instead, your order will simply repeat until you manually alter it. While there may be better choices than Daily Harvest for larger households, we found its smoothies, bowls, and flatbreads to be a solid choice for folks who want a quick, nutritious meal.

Daily Harvest ships its products in a cardboard shipping box, insulated with a liner and kept cool with a package of dry ice. Your items will arrive frozen and can be stored in your freezer for up to three months. Most packages have at least three elements: a paper-based vessel, a plastic film seal, and a plastic lid or thin cardboard sleeve.

Harvest bakes are the exception; they have the sleeve and plastic seal, but the vessel is an aluminum tray. In general, containers, lids, and sleeves are recyclable or compostable. Preparing your Daily Harvest meals is about as foolproof as it gets. Aside from overnight oats and chia bowls, which need to soak for at least six hours, harvest bakes and flatbreads take the longest, requiring roughly 20 to 30 minutes to bake in the oven or toaster oven.

Everything else is ready to eat in about five minutes. We sampled nine different items to get an idea of what Daily Harvest has to offer, including:.

During testing, we found that the more umami a dish had, the more filling it felt to testers. However, this service fits the bill if you want something fast and healthy. Pros: With its ethical sourcing and USDA-certified organic ingredients, Sunbasket has a level of variety and customization options that set it apart from the rest.

Cons: Our testers found some of Sunbasket's recipe instructions hard to follow, and shipping is only free for your first order. Sunbasket takes pride in ethical sourcing and using certified USDA-organic ingredients whenever possible from a plethora of U.

purveyors and farmers. The service offers healthy and nutritious meals , with an option for a traditional meal kit with pre-portioned ingredients or fresh-and-ready prepared meals you can heat up in minutes.

Meals are available for two or four servings, and many of the meals offer protein customization alternatives, plus options to add on breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. From Persian salmon to chimichurri steaks to chop suey, Sunbasket creates enticing and internationally inspired meals.

Sunbasket tries to ship its meals in environmentally-friendly packaging; our items arrived in a cardboard box lined with paper and denim insulation. The food is kept cold with plastic ice packs, which are filled with compostable gel. Proteins are sealed in plastic, while all other ingredients are sealed in brown paper bags.

Recipes are printed on a full-color folded sheet, and their information is extensive and helpful. There are even instructions on making your meal ahead of time, which we thought was a nice touch.

As part of our testing, we cooked and prepared:. Despite the care Sunbasket puts into its packaging, we were puzzled to find that the company made ingredient substitutions with no warning beforehand.

The differences were small we received Parmesan instead of Pecorino, and the recipe listed roasted garlic when we had raw cloves , but enough to give us pause. Pros: Home Chef has recipes designed to save you time, and with its easy-to-customize dishes, bigger serving sizes, and affordable price point, it's a great option for families.

Cons: Home Chef only offers limited dietary accommodations, so those with specific needs may want to look elsewhere. You can choose from tasty, comfort food-leaning options like Tuscan-style shrimp penne, crispy shallot beef burgers, and mushroom and black bean chili, each of which can feed up to six people.

Then you specify your dietary preferences. You have until Friday each week to pause, skip, or cancel your order, which you can do via Home Chef's website or app. At this time, Home Chef does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.

Our Home Chef ingredients arrive in an insulated cardboard box, with items kept cool with ice packs. Proteins are individually wrapped and packed together in a plastic bag, and all premeasured ingredients are grouped in resealable plastic bags, making it easy to store the items in the refrigerator until ready for use.

Each recipe comes with its own double-sided card; these are already three-hole punched and intended to be saved in a binder. We sampled several recipes from Home Chef, which consisted of the following:. Pros: Dinnerly offers comfort food favorites in varying sizes at budget-friendly price point.

Cons: In order to cut down on cost, Dinnerly only offers digital recipe cards. Some of our testers also report chatbot issues when reaching out to customer service. You can order meals with either two or four servings, with an option of three to six meals a week. Dinnerly's rotating weekly menu focuses on family-friendly comfort foods like steak and potatoes, quesadillas, and rice bowls.

You can also incorporate grocery items into your shipments using the new online Market by Dinnerly. With preportioned items and only a handful of ingredients, meals are quick to prepare and delicious.

You don't need to create an account to view Dinnerly's menu. Simply click on "View Menu. First, select the number of meals and servings you need.

Then, provide your location, email address, and delivery address. Choose the delivery day that suits you best. Once you've added your payment information, you can select the meals you want for your first delivery. Dinnerly will choose your meals, but you can adjust your preferences by clicking on the "edit taste profile" link in your account settings.

Once there, you can customize the types of proteins you prefer, whether you want vegetarian options, and whether you like spicy food.

To choose your meals, simply click on "edit recipes," select the meals you want, and then hit "continue" to reach Dinnerly's "Market" section.

In the "Market," you can choose up to 10 additional items from categories such as bakery and dessert, breakfast and brunch, drinks and smoothies, fresh fruits and vegetables, lunch, and prepared meals and sides.

Dinnerly ships its meal kit ingredients fresh, and items are kept chilled in transit by a combination of insulation which can vary based on your location and a large ice pack. Proteins are separated from your produce and seasonings, and all perishable items should be stored in the refrigerator.

The company only provides digital recipe cards to reduce costs and its carbon footprint. These are always available in your Dinnerly account and can be accessed on your phone via the app or on your computer.

Our sample meals included:. Our main complaint? The broccoli and chicken were supposed to be cooked in the same skillet, but this proved impossible and required another skillet and thus more dishes to clean.

Dinnerly is also the most affordable meal delivery service we tested. Blue Apron stands out from the rest for its diverse selection of meals and entrées available, all with a gourmet touch. Additionally, the company offers both kits and the convenience of heat-and-eat meals, giving busy folks more options to save valuable time in the kitchen.

Last but not least, with its pre-prepped ingredients and clear, step-by-step instructions, Blue Apron makes it both fun and convenient to try new meals each week. Our dedicated team, which includes editors, researchers, home testers, dietitians and skilled chefs, has conducted a comprehensive review of over 50 meal delivery services.

We've carefully evaluated each company on various criteria, such as pricing, meal variety, packaging, cooking time, and more. To ensure we provide the best recommendations to our readers, we've tested and tasted over 1, meals and counting! Our testers begin by creating an account with the service and exploring the website to assess its user-friendliness.

They then select a diverse range of meals that represent a variety of dietary preferences and make a purchase. Upon delivery, our testers meticulously document the unboxing process by conducting a packaging count and taking photos.

Next, our testers follow each recipe's directions and photograph the cooking process as they chop, slice, and sauté. They keep track of the time spent preparing and cooking the dish to see how these recipes stack up against their expected preparation and cooking times.

Finally, we document the best part—the food! Our testers are encouraged to assemble a tasting panel of family and friends to try the meals and make note of details such as texture, seasoning levels, and presentation.

While we know taste is subjective, we collect feedback from the panel and present those notes to our readers to help them make an informed decision when choosing a meal delivery service. Each meal delivery service is unique and may offer a variety of health benefits. For instance, if you follow a strict diet, such as vegan , gluten-free , or keto, there are specific meal kits that focus on these dietary needs.

For those looking to lose weight, there are dietitian-designed services that cater to customers who want extra support. If you are looking to add more organic produce or vegetables into your diet, many meal services offer a vegetarian meal plan or work with local farms to procure and produce healthful meals.

While each meal delivery service is distinctive in its offerings, most of the meal companies share nutrition facts for each meal and may even offer filters or tags to help you find the ideal meal.

If you have any specific health ailments or issues, speaking to a doctor or registered dietitian may be advised to help select the right meal delivery plan for you.

Fortunately, for those who suffer from food allergies and restrictions, there are plenty of options when it comes to meal delivery.

Many services cater to a variety of food allergies and dietary needs, and some meal services are created by physicians and registered dietitians to offer custom meal plans. A variety of services offer a selection of diets, such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-, nut-, and dairy-free.