Pros Cons Offers stand-alone grocery delivery in addition to kits (and has lots of fun healthy packaged snack options). Recipes can get boring after a while, since they tend to pull from the same core ingredient set repeatedly. Caters to many dietary preferences. Meal planning services. Easy recipes. Other meal kits we’ve tried… If you’re looking for both ease and affordability, then Dinnerly could be another meal kit delivery service for you. It proclaims it’s “The Affordable Meal Delivery Service,” and at $5 a meal it does come in cheaper than most competitors. When trying it out for myself, I liked that there were many dinner options to choose from (28 a week, to be exact) and that every meal came with an easy-to-follow recipe card with only five steps. I went with the pastrami-crusted steak, orange chicken, and Thai red curry stir-fry—all good, all fuss-free. The flavors were on point but mellow, so to take them up a notch, I added more seasoning. For the orange chicken I doubled the orange juice and soy sauce and also added honey and chile flakes. You don’t have to stick to the recipes exactly (though you certainly can), but I think they offer a good base to play around with flavors you like. —Rachel Gurjar, associate food editor

These chefs are known for their expertise in specific cuisines, and they’ve created recipes that are both delicious and easy to follow. The service offers a variety of meal kits, each with a different theme, such as Mediterranean, Thai, and Mexican. Each kit includes all the necessary ingredients, pre-portioned and measured, along with clear instructions and a video tutorial.

But, like any other service, it has its drawbacks. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of HelloFresh:

* **Factor Meals: Your Doorway to Healthy, Convenient Eating**
* **Factor:

Factor delivers pre-portioned meals, ready-to-eat, to your door. **Key Features:**

* **Nutritionally Balanced:** Factor meals are designed to meet your daily nutritional needs, with a focus on whole foods and minimal processed ingredients. * **Variety:** Factor offers a wide range of meal options, catering to different dietary preferences and restrictions.

A. **Healthy Eating for Everyone**
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The company’s mission is to make healthy eating accessible to everyone, and they’re doing this by offering a variety of meal kits that cater to different dietary needs and preferences. They offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as meals that are low-carb, high-protein, and keto-friendly. This commitment to inclusivity is reflected in their marketing materials, which feature diverse models and promote a positive body image.

Territory Territory Foods, another brand that solely provides premade meals, began in 2011 as a meal delivery service targeted at the cult of Paleo adherents. Now it’s expanded, thanks to a $22 million investment, into a more diet-agnostic but still Paleo-minded platform. The name “Territory” presumably references the fact that the company works with local restaurants and independent chefs in each of its markets—a cool feature. Because of that structure, menu options vary widely across locations and change frequently, though everything is always free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugars. If that sounds limiting, it really isn’t: In the three weeks that I sampled Territory, I didn’t notice those omissions until I read the fine print. Choose your delivery schedule (once or twice weekly) and number of meals (at least four per week). Each meal is priced individually, and you can skip weeks without penalty as often as you need to. I like how many filtering options there are when choosing dishes: Customers can limit by diet (Paleo, of course, but also vegan, vegetarian, keto, Whole30, low-fat, and more) or even specific macro amounts. Of all the different meals, miso pesto ramen with shrimp was my mainstay—the shrimp were large and tender, and the brown rice-and-millet ramen was delicious both hot and straight from the fridge. I also found myself returning to the Springbone chicken and rice, which came close to the halal cart I used to frequent near my office. The best part about all of them? The preparation doesn’t require any cooking, all you have to do is reheat them in the oven or microwave. Meals arrive in an insulated cardboard box. Except for the included ice packs, all the packaging is recyclable; the Paleolithic people would be proud. —Amanda Shapiro, contributor

They wanted to bring the authentic flavors of Tamil Nadu to the world, and they found a way to do it through a subscription box service. Cumin Club offers a curated selection of spices, ingredients, and recipes, delivered to your doorstep. This subscription box service allows subscribers to experience the magic of Tamil Nadu cuisine at home.

Sunbasket’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond just ingredients. They also prioritize environmentally friendly packaging and carbon-neutral shipping. Their commitment to health is reflected in their diverse menu options, catering to various dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and paleo.

BA’s commerce editor Carina Finn called her time testing Sakara Life’s healthy prepared meals her “week of wellness-girlie cosplay.” At $420 for 5 days worth of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), this is one of the more outrageously expensive meal kits on the market. And the brand is definitely positioning itself in the luxury health space: It has been endorsed by a whole host of wellness influencers, and also, crucially, by Gwyneth Paltrow—so you get what you’re dealing with here.