9 Best Meal Delivery Services of 2025, Tested

Anyone who wants to brush up on cooking basics, but doesn’t have the time or money to spend hunting down lesser-known ingredients.

“As a very rookie chef, it opened my eyes to some efficient kitchen techniques I simply hadn’t thought of before,” she wrote in her review. “The recipes are super easy to follow, but still involved enough that the results have a nice presentation and flavor combo.”

Meals start at $10 per serving. The weekly order minimum is $51 for a standard Home Chef plan (one to three meals, with two servings per meal) and $91 for a Family Plan (at least 10 meals, with four servings per meal), including shipping.

High-protein, low-carb, keto-friendly, vegetarian, pescatarian, Mediterranean, high-fiber

One-pan ground chicken burrito skillet, sheet pan gochujang pork meatballs, cheddar bacon ranch turkey quesadilla, peach balsamic salmon, tortellini a la vodka

First-time customer deals: 18 free meals when you order 10 meals per week over your first five orders; free shipping on your first box | Recipe options per week: At least 35 meals with 18 extras | Availability: Nationwide

Best for multi-person households who enjoy cooking, but are stuck in a rut of eating the same meals every week.

“From the seamless ordering and delivery to the flavorful meals, I could not be happier with this service,” she wrote in her review. “As someone who loves to cook and finds cooking to be a way to wind down, Green Chef took the prepping and grocery shopping out of the equation, so I could turn my brain off and just follow the recipe card. I got to enjoy all my favorite parts of cooking and skip the rest, which was so relaxing.”

Meals start at $6 per serving with free shipping for your first box, then start at $12 per serving with $10 shipping after that.

Mediterranean, keto, high-protein, plant-based, gluten-free, high-fiber, dairy free, low added sugar

Mediterranean pork with feta kale salad, spicy shrimp with cheddar bacon mash, truffle linguine with chicken and bacon, beef enchiladas, sweet and spicy orange cauliflower bowls

First-time customer deals: Get 50% off your first box and an extra protein or box for free for the first eight weeks | Recipe options per week: Over 80 recipes and market add-ons | Availability: Contiguous United States

“I loved every Purple Carrot meal I ate,” she wrote in her review. “They were all extremely flavorful, and I found each one to be deeply satisfying—so much so that I saved the recipe cards to make them again.”

“Another nice perk?” Winderl adds. “There are a few photos to go along with each recipe that can help you confirm you’re on track—for example, an image that shows what your tofu should look like after it’s sauced and crisped.”

Two-person plans start at $13 per serving. Four-person plans start at $11 per serving. There’s also an option for one-serving, oven-ready dishes (each meal costs $13). Shipping is an additional $10 for orders under $99.

Plant-based, high-protein, high-fiber, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

Elote gnocchi, okonomiyaki, caprese pasta salad, creamy coconut curry udon, green shakshuka

First-time customer deals: Get 40% off your first purchase and free shipping | Recipe options per week: At least 16 meals; various quantities of add-ons and pantry items | Availability: Contiguous United States

Factor is our pick for people who live alone, since every meal is one serving. We also recommend it if you’re trying to boost your protein intake or be mindful of portion sizes.

“One thing I love…there’s a lot of sauce! Also, none of the proteins were overcooked after the microwave,” she says. “I also liked that I could keep an eye on calorie count, and I did my best to stay in the 500 to 600 range. Portion control is one of the hardest things I battle, so I appreciate everything being measured out for me.”

Meals start at $11 per serving and shipping costs vary per box.

High-protein, low-carb, high-fiber, keto

Honey butter chicken breast, truffle butter filet mignon, ginger teriyaki salmon, penne rosa and meatballs, Texas cheddar burger

First-time customer deals: Get 50% off your first box, then 20% off the next 2 to 5 boxes after that, plus 1 free breakfast item per box for a year | Recipe options per week: 91, plus over 65 add-ons | Availability: Contiguous United States

People with limited cooking skills who want to get more comfortable in the kitchen, but don’t know where to start.

“Gobble meal kits live up to the promise that the recipes only take 15 minutes to cook. For me, this is what really made this brand shine compared to others I’ve tried,” she wrote in her review. “Each dish tasted like something from a cozy neighborhood restaurant.”

Meals start at $12 per serving. Shipping is free for your first week, then an additional $10 after that.

Vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free

Butter chicken with vegetable biryani and naan, saffron paella, spicy penne arrabbiata, Argentinian steak with chimichurri potatoes and roasted vegetables, heirloom tomato flatbread pizza with arugula salad

First-time customer deals: Get your first 6 meals for $36 | Recipe options per week: At least 10 Classic Dinner options; can add on sides, desserts, and breakfasts | Availability: Contiguous United States, excluding Montana and with limited service in Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

If you have a lot of dietary restrictions and often struggle to find a meal delivery service that can meet all of your needs, give Sunbasket a try.

“The Sunbasket recipes are blissfully easy to follow, and they don’t exaggerate about how long the prep and cook time will be,” she wrote in her review. “The recipe cards lay out all of the ingredients, and each of my meals only included about three to four steps. None of my meals took more than 30 minutes from start to finish, which honestly surprised me given that they were pretty nutrient-packed meals that would normally take longer to prepare, in my experience.

For your first order, meals start at $4 per serving and shipping is free. After that, meals start at $10 per serving and shipping is $10.

Mediterranean, vegetarian, pescetarian, paleo, gluten-free friendly, keto, soy-free, dairy-free, vegan, no added sugar, high-protein

Spanish steaks with patatas bravas and bell pepper aioli, sweet and sour eggplant wraps, white bean turkey chili, ground beef and bow tie pasta skillet, BBQ ribs and stone fruit salad

First-time customer deals: Get $90 off 4 boxes and free shipping | Recipe options per week: 24 meals; various quantities of add-ons and grocery items | Availability: Contiguous United States, excluding Montana

“I grew up eating plenty of TV dinners, and none of the veggies in them quite tasted like the real thing—but Territory captures that fresh vegetable texture and taste,” she says. “I think the produce was fresher-tasting than other microwave meals and even some cook-yourself options I’ve tried in the past.”

Most meals start at $14 each, but exact prices per meal range depending on your location. Shipping costs $10 per order ($11 in New York and San Francisco).

Vegan, Mediterranean, paleo, keto-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free

Spicy Thai beef, jerk tofu, salsa verde chicken, shrimp fra diavolo, vegetable enchiladas

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: 35 meals, various quantities of add-ons | Availability: The East Coast, west Chicago, Texas, and select parts of the West Coast

Anyone who’s new to plant-based eating (or wants to give it a try). Snacks and tons of new recipes to try will keep things interesting as you shift the focus of your weekly menus.

“Hands down, my favorite features of the service were its fun, varied, plant-based groceries, the speedy prep time of meals, and the ability to add breakfast and snacks (like the brownie batter, which I could eat every day),” she wrote in her review.

Breakfasts start at $4 per serving, lunches start at $6 per serving, and dinners start at $9 per serving. Shipping costs $7 for orders under $70 and is free for orders over $70.

High-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian, less sugar, dairy-free, pescatarian, vegan, peanut-free, tree nut-free, soy-free, egg-free, shellfish-free

2-minute Southwest shrimp salad, sweet potato ranch burger and fries, honey garlic beef and gingery cucumber salad, cheesy veggie vodka pasta bake, pork chops piccata

First-time customer deals: Get 30% off your first order over $99 and a free gift in every delivery | Recipe options per week: Hungryroot’s library includes over 1,000 recipes | Availability: Contiguous United States

Work late hours or often find yourself at the gym after your 9 to 5? These restaurant-quality meals that take just minutes to warm up are for you.

“[The instructions] were very quick and straightforward—just peel back a corner of the plastic lid and microwave for three minutes,” she says. “The pastas were amazing!” she adds. “I would be happy to be served one of these in a restaurant.”

Plans start at $14 per meal for four meals per week.

Vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low sodium, paleo

Pappardelle with beef ragú, Japanese shrimp tempura bowl, miso-style ramen with tofu, cheesy beef picadillo, brie and blueberry quinoa salad

First-time customer deals: Get 50% off your first week and free cookies for life | Recipe options per week: Over 300 | Availability: Nationwide (check to see if your zip code is included).

Most meal kit services deliver once a week. Some can ship more often, while others offer one-off options. Many are also flexible, so you can skip or pause deliveries if you’re going out of town. You’ll also want to check whether the deliveries happen at a time when someone can be home to unbox the food—fresh produce may need a speedier transfer to the fridge than frozen meals.

The delivery frequency you opt for will also depend on how much food comes in each box. Think about how many meals you typically eat at home each week (and how many of those you’d like to come from your delivery service). Depending on the brand, you’ll get a set amount of food each week, or you can select exactly how much you want.

Are you cooking for yourself, for two, or for a family? With many services, you can choose how many servings you want in each meal. You’ll also want to look into the serving sizes and ensure they make sense for you and whoever else you’re cooking for. Do you want lots of leftovers, or just enough for one meal?

Setting a budget for yourself up front can help you narrow down your options quickly, since meal kit prices can range quite a bit. Our picks cost between $10 and $12 per serving (some are less expensive for your first order). Don’t forget to factor in shipping fees too.

No matter what kind of diet you follow, there’s probably a meal kit delivery service out there for you. Many popular options offer meal plans for all kinds of dietary restrictions, and several smaller companies make meals exclusively for certain diets. You can find brands that spotlight vegetarian, vegan, keto, and paleo meals—some even allow you to filter weekly menus based on your allergies or certain ingredients. Double check that the service you’re interested in can meet your dietary needs and that it offers a good variety of meals, so you don’t get bored.

Most of our picks ship nationwide, but some smaller companies have more limited availability. Most sites have a place where you can search your zip code to make sure you live in their delivery range.

Meal kits delivery services are generally pretty convenient—they can help you cut down on trips to the grocery store and stop wasting mental energy figuring out what to eat. But the time it takes to make your meals can vary. If you’re looking for something that’s super fast and easy, look for pre-prepared, heat-and-eat meals (like Factor’s). If you still want to cook, there are options that prioritize quick recipes, like Gobble. Either way, most sites mention how long each recipe typically takes to make (though many reviewers say these estimates aren’t the most accurate, so keep that in mind).

If you find it easy to plan, shop for, and prepare your food every week, you probably don’t need a meal kit delivery service. But if spending time in the kitchen causes stress, they can be really helpful. They eliminate a lot of the creativity and planning required for cooking, cut down on food waste, and can help you get out of a rut if you realize you’re eating the same thing all the time. They can also expand your palate, teach you new skills, and make cooking more fun.

Of course, they have to fit your budget (and meal kits can be expensive). In many cases, you can most likely make more affordable meals by shopping and cooking yourself—but the convenience factor may be worth the extra investment.

Here’s how our picks stack up.