Our Team Reviewed & Ranked 6 Popular Meal Kit Delivery Services!

Looking for the best meal delivery kits? We tested 6 meal delivery services and gave our honest reviews.

These meal delivery kits are like having a personal chef in your kitchen!

And we’ve done the research on the best ones for you! Our team has tested several of the top meal delivery kits and given our honest reviews so that you can find the best one for you and your family.

Our reviews are based on the freshness of ingredients, ease of preparation, packaging, menu options, price/value, and more. Check out the results below.

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Here are the 6 Meal Delivery Kits We Tried:

1. EveryPlate – Overall rating: 5.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

EveryPlate delivers pre-measured ingredients with simple recipes right to your door. They offer flexible menus and plans for 2 or 4 people at a cost of just $4.99 per serving. You can easily skip whenever needed, too.

Here’s what I thought of EveryPlate:

This is one of my favorite meal boxes (and the Hip2Save team loves it, too!)! Not only is EveryPlate THE most affordable meal kit delivery box on the market, but their meals are amazing and the quality is fantastic! In fact, I quickly noticed that the ingredients they send in their boxes are the SAME quality and/or brand as other boxes – for much less!

I love that EveryPlate offers a variety of meals with portions that are usually a great size for my family – sometimes with leftovers! Plus, each recipe includes fun or helpful tips & hacks on the recipe card to guide you while you’re cooking.

The only downside is that EveryPlate does not cater to special diets or allow customization, but they do offer extremely low prices for their meal kit delivery service and have great customer service. If you’re wanting the convenience of a meal box but at an affordable price, I think that EveryPlate offers the best bang for your buck!

I just got EveryPlate in the mail. We have tried one meal so far and it was good. The choices are def more simple and seem like they would be more kid/picky-eater friendly. Certainly worth a try in my opinion. – Hip2Save reader Joann

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I have found this to be the most affordable boxed meal plan for my family. It’s easy to skip or customize. They also have kid-friendly meals with decent portion sizes. – Hip2Save reader SophieA

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Over the past six months, we’ve used this service for about 15 weeks. The two-person weekly plan is definitely enough for my hubby and me. Sometimes my daughter-in-law will stop by for dinner and I will just add some biscuits or rolls to stretch it to three people. We absolutely love this service and the price cannot be beat. Everything is always fresh and the recipes are easy and delicious. – Hip2Save reader charlistoneman

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They are definitely one of the most affordable meal boxes. The meals aren’t complicated to make and my kids like them, definitely good for families – Hip2Save reader doryfish

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I love this meal kit. It’s simple ingredients I can easily make and recreate the recipes again. It’s always fresh and I love that I can just pause on weeks I do not prefer the menu. Highly recommend. – Hip2Save reader JessicaG

Does EveryPlate accommodate special diets?

Unfortunately, no. To keep their prices so affordable, they do not cater to special diets such as keto, gluten-free, paleo, low carb, or vegan. Although, they do have several veggie-only options now, and they may offer more options in the future.

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2. Home Chef – Overall rating: 4.8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Home Chef offers various recipes each week, and you can even upgrade, double-up, add, or swap protein on select meals! Plus, with their “Customize It” feature, you can choose from up 20+ fresh weekly options including steak, chicken, pork, fish, and vegetarian.

They also offer meat/seafood samplers and protein packs if you want to stock up on meats. Pick any combination of recipes, in servings of 2, 4, or 6 servings – or change the day of your delivery from week to week and skip whenever needed.

Also, Home Chef packages all of the ingredients for each recipe in separate plastic bags (except for meat) so you can just grab a bag and start cooking!

Here’s what I thought of Home Chef:

I was impressed with the Home Chef packaging and loved that all the items you need for each recipe were organized in separate bags (except for meat). The meat was packaged nicely at the bottom of the box with plenty of ice packs to keep it fresh. Plus, the photos on the recipe cards were really eye-catching!

One of the things that set Home Chef apart from the other meal kit delivery services is that they send you a 3-ring binder with your first box so you can keep all of the recipe cards in one place – super handy! That way if you want to keep a recipe and make it again, you’ll have easy access to it!

We tried a Huli Huli Tofu Rice Bowl recipe and a Salmon with Dill Butter recipe and they both were delicious, easy to make, and a hit with the whole family!

“I’ve ordered from Home Chef many times and every single meal has been amazing! I really love their Oven Ready meals that require little to no work – they’re perfect for busy nights when my kids have practice and I’m short on time.” – Lina 

I love my Home Chef. I get a delivery every week and I’m never disappointed. – Hip2Save reader Kell6580

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I’ve tried Home Chef, Green Chef, and Plated. I really liked the options and flavors of Home Chef! – Hip2Save reader Amanda

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I’ve tried Home Chef in the past. I like that there are plenty of options to choose from and the instructions are straight-forward. I don’t have a consistent delivery since it’s not quite in the budget, but I have been pleased with the boxes I have received. – Hip2Save reader Cie

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My husband and I have tried a few different boxes and Home Chef is probably my favorite. We’ve yet to have a dish that we weren’t satisfied with! We both have big appetites and there is enough to fill us both up in the two-person plans. I am such a picky eater, but there are so many choices on the menus each week that it’s easy to avoid things I don’t like. It has also made us branch out and try things we wouldn’t normally prepare. – Hip2Save reader Jessica 

Does Home Chef accommodate special diets?

Yes – somewhat. They offer low-calorie and low-carb options, and you can also customize meals with or without meat, seafood, vegetables, pork, wheat, milk, nuts, etc.

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3. HelloFresh – Overall rating: 4.7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HelloFresh offers a weekly menu of 27+ dinners, including options for carnivores, vegetarians, calorie-counters, and more. Pick any combination of recipes for 2 or 4 people, choose the day of your delivery from week to week, and skip whenever needed. Choose recipes from their Meat & Veggies, Veggie, Family-Friendly, or Low-Carb menu plans.

Ingredients for each recipe will be packaged in separate paper bags (except for meat), making it easy to get organized for meal prep.

Here’s what I thought of HelloFresh:

HelloFresh has been amazing lately. I’m honestly impressed with their chef-designed recipes, quality ingredients, and easy shipments. We have enjoyed all of our meals and it’s so nice to not worry about meal planning or grocery shopping. I love having a couple of meals like this loaded in the fridge for busy weeknights!

It’s so much healthier than opting for take-out. Plus I have learned a few new cooking skills too. Just last week I learned how to make a quick and easy tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes for a pasta bake! Recipes go faster when everything is pre-measured and preportioned.

I have been blown out of the water with every meal from HelloFresh. They have all been delicious! I have been trying the “calorie smart” meals and other ones that are healthier options. None of these were recipes I would’ve printed and made myself, but they are keepers for sure. I would be able to buy all the ingredients at a grocery store (and grow some of the produce in my garden during summer) so these recipes are going in the vault! I’m trying to clean up my eating and stay on track, and trying some new meals with the ease and convenience they provide is amazing. These really help me out on weeknights, being a single mom with not getting home until 5:30-6:00. – Hip2Save reader Chelsea85

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I have tried HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Plated, Sunbasket, and Home Chef. Out of all of them, I found Hello Fresh to have the most approachable grocery list. I’ve made several recipes again and the ingredients were not so obscure it required much “special” shopping. I have one picky eater and one kiddo who eats anything and both are satisfied with the recipes. – Hip2Save reader Robyn

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We are currently doing HelloFresh. We have really enjoyed learning different techniques, trying new things, and less grocery shopping. The only issue we’ve had is some fresh produce getting too cold in transport. But HelloFresh has been extremely helpful when I had these issues. – Hip2Save reader Jes

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If you have picky eaters, I would try HelloFresh first. My kids are 11 and 13 and to save money I buy the 2 person plan (3 meals a week) and try to order meals I can add a little more meat or pasta to make it larger for everyone yet less expensive. –Hip2Save reader Kelley

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We’ve been really happy with HelloFresh! The meals take under 30 minutes to prepare, and both my hubby and I have liked the unique and tasty choices! – Hip2Save reader Lauren

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Does HelloFresh accommodate special diets?

Somewhat. HelloFresh offers a few menu options, like Meat & Veggies, Veggie, Calorie Smart, Quick and Easy, Pescatarian, or Family-Friendly. While HelloFresh offers a variety of meal preferences, they do not offer a Keto/Paleo meal plan or any meals for specific diets.

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4. Sunbasket – Overall rating: 4.6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sunbasket offers a weekly menu of 14+ dinners. Pick any combination of recipes, in servings of 2 or 4. You can also change the day of your delivery from week to week and skip whenever needed. Every kit includes high-quality, organic, non-GMO produce, and antibiotic and hormone-free meats.

They also offer various add-ons for breakfast, lunch, healthy snacking, and even pantry staples. Also, Sunbasket packages all of the ingredients for each recipe in separate paper bags (except for meat) so you can get cooking in no time at all!

Here’s what we thought of Sunbasket:

We liked Sunbasket, as the meals were very fresh, healthy, and included all organic produce and sustainably sourced meats. The meals were pretty easy to prepare, too!

I loved how everything they sent us was organic and clean. They even included pasture-raised organic brown eggs, which I thought was pretty cool considering that most meal boxes don’t send any eggs, butter, etc.! Overall, the meals were very interesting and healthy, but they were a little on the bland side and not our most favorite recipe choices.

Does Sunbasket accommodate special diets?

Yes – lots! Choose from various menu plans, such as Carb-Conscious, Paleo, Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian/Vegan, Lean & Clean, Diabetes-Friendly, and more!

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5. Blue Apron – Overall rating: 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Blue Apron offers a weekly menu of 14 recipes with a mix of meat, fish, Beyond Meat, and vegetarian recipes (including WW-approved recipes)! Pick any combination of recipes from 2 to 4 people or change the day of your delivery from week to week.

Here’s what I thought of Blue Apron:

I was excited to try Blue Apron, as I have been doing WW (formerly Weight Watchers) for a while and wanted to see how their Freestyle menu plans tasted. I was a little shocked that both of the recipes I received were each 11 SmartPoints per serving, which seems like a lot of points for one meal (my daily points allowance is 23).

Also, I was surprised at some of the additions that the recipes called for – like sugar, Crème fraîche, or golden potatoes. While most foods are “allowed” on the WW diet, it seems they could have used other items with lower WW point values instead.

All of the ingredients were super fresh, the meats were high-quality, and it was convenient that they included a barcode you can scan with your WW app to track the SmartPoints! I also really liked the way their recipe card was laid out as it was very easy to follow. The meals tasted pretty good, but we didn’t discover any new family favorites.

Does Blue Apron accommodate special diets?

Yes, somewhat. Blue Apron accommodates a few dietary preferences and offers these options – WW Freestyle, vegetarian, or Signature (an ever-changing mix of meat, fish, Beyond Meat, and vegetarian recipes along with repeating customer favorites).

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6. Green Chef – Overall rating: 4.4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Green Chef offers weekly menus based on your dietary and delivery preferences. Pick any combination of recipes, in servings of 2 or 4, for diets like paleo and keto, vegetarian, as well as a balanced living option. Change the day of your delivery from week to week and skip whenever needed. There are 9 different options to choose from every week.

Also, Green Chef packages all of the ingredients for each recipe in separate paper bags (except for meat) so you can just grab a bag and get started!

Here’s what I thought of Green Chef:

As much as I really wanted to love Green Chef, it wasn’t my favorite box. We tried the keto meal plan and while the meals were somewhat tasty, unfortunately the portions were not very generous and there were absolutely no leftovers.

We made a Chicken with Creamy Caper Sauce, Malaysian Spiced Pork Patties, and Montreal Shaved Steak Hash (pictured above). The meals took around 25-35 minutes to make which was great, but we definitely had to add in a side veggie or salad to make enough food for dinner.

The net carbs per serving were 9g for the Chicken with Caper Sauce meal, 11g for the Pork Patties meal, and 20g for the Steak Hash meal. I don’t personally follow a keto diet, but those net carbs seemed a little high to me!

Overall, Green Chef was packaged nicely, had simple instructions, and had really fresh ingredients, but the meals were not our faves.

Does Green Chef accommodate special diets?

Yes! Green Chef offers keto + paleo, balanced living, or plant-powered plan.

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