Top 5 Meal Delivery Services to Try

With more and more people looking for a way to avoid going to the grocery store, meal delivery services are seeing major growth.

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Subscribing for meal delivery service will not only help you save time but will also take out the hassle in thinking about what to cook and what ingredients to use.  As a result, you get to spend more time with your friends and family.

Choosing which meal service is right for you is a crucial decision. We understand this, that’s why we’ve rounded up the meal delivery services for you.

Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced home chef, these meal delivery services will make you dinner convenient and delicious.

SunBasket

Who it’s for: For vegetarians, for people who want healthy meals, or for people sticking to a specific dietary requirement.

Cost: Meals per serving for 2 people is $11.99 and $10.99 per serving for 4 people, irrespective of frequency.  But there are other price plans available.

SunBasket is not entirely a vegetarian service, and it offers you a vast selection of quick, flavorful plant-based meals that satisfy both omnivores and vegetarians alike.  

SunBasket ingredients are organic, their seafood is fresh and caught in the wild, and their meat is antibiotic-free with no added hormones.

You can easily select a gluten-free meal. Most of their meals focus on paleo, low-calorie, and Mediterranean options.

All the meals are nutritionist approved and customers love how fresh everything tastes. SunBasket prepares its sauces and creams in advance to expedite the delivery process.

Although this saves time it might not be great for those who want to learn how to re-create their favorite dishes later.

SunBasket offers customers a wide range from experimental combinations like Farro Risotto with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Soft-Cooked eggs, to classics like Chicken Milanese with Charred Lemon and Braised Chickpeas and Carrot and Yogurt.

Home Chef

Who it’s for: Ideal for families who want to pass time or who want personalized options to select from.

Cost: $7 per serving and free nationwide delivery options for orders over $49, and $10.

Home Chef is probably the best meal delivery service in the market. This meal-delivery service allows you to choose from almost a dozen meals every week.

Within 30 minutes or less you can come up with a dish that meets your dietary restrictions and cravings.

High-quality ingredients, well-curated recipes, and excellent flavors make the Home Chef experience something you’ll want to integrate into your weeknights.

Home Chef offers you fresh ingredients for meals such as farmhouse fried chicken, tomato risotto, and shrimp scampi pasta.

The company menus are set 5 weeks ahead, therefore you always know what for dinner for the next month.

If you’re into the whole cooking for yourself business, the Home Chef kitchenware page may just impress you. On the page, you can purchase a specific set of basic kitchenware that will get you into slicing and dicing like a pro in a matter of minutes.

Home Chef also offers you add-ons for seasonal fruits and smoothies, which are fantastic if you don’t feel like shopping for those too.

EveryPlate

Who it’s for: If you want a break from your dinner routine.

Cost: $4.99 per serving, regardless of frequency, plus $8.99 for shipping.

EveryPlate is a meal delivery service that focuses on affordability.  It offers you a weekly rotating menu that’s similar to American favorites that you’d usually find at a family restaurant.

If you’re a fan of burgers stacked high and cheeses, you’ll love this menu. But if you’re a vegetarian or have food allergies, then don’t bother, you’re not in luck.

EveryPlate keeps everything simple with two plans. When you select a two-serving plan, you can purchase three, four, or five meals each week.  But if you opt for a four-serving plan, you’re restricted to only three meals per week.

You can allow the company to send you the default meals or you can choose from the 12 rotating choices. Most meals from EveryPlate take only 30 minutes to cook.

If you click the meal photo on the website, you can find all the details about the dish, including allergens, cook time, and instructions.

EveryPlate also has a simple and easy to use app that lets you view or download recipes online. 

Hello Fresh

Who it’s for: For adventurous foodies

Cost: It costs $7.49 and $8.99 per-serving based on the number of meals you order per day.   The shipping cost is $7.99.

HelloFresh was launched in 2013 and since then it has grown to become a major player in the meal delivery industry. It offers cheaper meal options, especially with its family plan.

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There are only 10 dinner options to choose from weekly. You can select a classic plan, family plan, or veggie-friendly plan, but it doesn’t offer customers vegan or gluten-free meals.

HelloFresh app makes the ordering process faster.  Plus, they pack the meals in boxes that can easily fit your fridge, making them super convenient and easy to unpack.

Freshly

Who is it for: Great for those people who don’t want to cook.

Cost: Freshly plans start from $7.99/meal. Shipping is free-for-all plans.

Freshly weekly subscription service delivers four, six, nine, and even 12  fresh, chef-cooked meals that you can heat in your oven for a maximum of  3 minutes.

Freshly accommodates a variety of dietary preferences and offers customers an entirely gluten-free and peanut-free menu. However, all their options include meat, so vegetarian and pescatarians are not in luck.  

Freshly meals are carefully prepared from all-natural ingredients and can last up to a week when refrigerated.

You can set your preferences and find a diet that works for you.  You can also make changes to your upcoming delivery before the weekly deadline if you plan to skip the week.

Sample meals include: Chicken Livorno with white beans and kales, Buffalo chicken with loaded cauliflower, Sausage Baked Penne with Sautéed Zucchini, and Spinach and more.